Formed in Adelaide in 1973, Australian rock’n’roll band Cold Chisel made their
way to the top of the charts with their tough blend of hard rock, rockabilly,
and blues. Led by main songwriter and keyboardist Don Walker, guitarist Ian
Moss, and drummer Steve Prestwich, the band consolidated its lineup with the
addition of singer Jimmy Barnes and Phill Small on bass in 1975. After
relocating to Sydney in 1976, the group signed a record deal with Warner Music
Group and soon dropped their eponymous 1978 debut, which included the
country-tinged single “Khe Sahn.” Despite being censored...