Jimmy Barnes
Born | April 28, 1956 |
Hometown | Glasgow, Scotland |
Net worth | $20 million |
Spouse | Jane Mahoney (m 1981 - present) |
Children | David Campbell , Mahalia Barnes , Jackie Barnes , Ej Barnes , Elly May Barnes |
Parents | Dorothy Swan , Jim Swan |
Top Stories
Jimmy Barnes to undergo surgery to address ‘constant and severe pain’ in hips and back
- The 66-year-old musician postpones six months of gigs, saying ‘stomping around stages for nearly 50 years [has] finally caught up with me’
Albums
More Stories
- NewsThe Guardian
Daryl Somers apologises to Kamahl for ‘inappropriate’ treatment on Hey Hey It’s Saturday
Daryl Somers apologises to Kamahl for ‘inappropriate’ treatment on Hey Hey It’s SaturdayFormer host backflips on ‘cancel culture’ comment and says he ‘deeply regrets’ any hurt felt by singer Hey Hey It’s Saturday host Daryl Somers acknowledges footage from the show has ‘understandably’ upset some people and he has apologised to Kamahl. Photograph: Joe Castro/AAP
Thanks for your feedback! - EntertainmentThe Independent
Ed Sheeran gets tattoo tribute to Michael Gudinski after emotional memorial performance in Melbourne
Singer-songwriter described the late music promoter as a friend, mentor and father figure
Thanks for your feedback! - EntertainmentThe Guardian
Michael Gudinski: record industry mogul who lived and breathed Australian music until the end
Michael Gudinski: record industry mogul who lived and breathed Australian music until the endObituary: the polarising but passionate co-founder of Mushroom Records championed the careers of Kylie Minogue, Jimmy Barnes, Archie Roach and Paul Kelly, and put Australian music on the world stage• Michael Gudinski dies aged 68 Australian music legend Michael Gudinski, who died on 1 March 2021 at the age of 68, was most commonly described as ‘larger than life’ or a ‘force of nature’. Photograph: Mushro
Thanks for your feedback! - NewsThe Guardian
‘I never felt alone’: refugee Mostafa Azimitabar on justice, Jimmy Barnes and freedom after eight years
‘I never felt alone’: refugee Mostafa Azimitabar on justice, Jimmy Barnes and freedom after eight yearsThe Kurdish refugee – widely known as Moz Azimi – is adjusting to liberty after 2,737 days in detention, starting with ‘the most Aussie experience I could ever imagine’
Thanks for your feedback! - CelebrityThe Guardian
Jimmy Barnes: ‘It’s criminal the way the government has treated the arts’
Jimmy Barnes: ‘It’s criminal the way the government has treated the arts’Appearing at Guardian Australia’s Zoom book club, the rock star discussed the arts crisis, mental health and his third memoir, Killing Time• Guardian Australia’s book club happens monthly on Zoom, hosted via Australia at Home
Thanks for your feedback! - EntertainmentThe Guardian
Guardian Australia's book club: join Jimmy Barnes for a chat about music, memoir and precious moments
Guardian Australia's book club: join Jimmy Barnes for a chat about music, memoir and precious moments. The rock icon’s first two memoirs caused a literary sensation. Ahead of his third, Killing Time, Barnesy will be in conversation with Andrew Stafford – and with you – in our monthly Zoom get-together . If you have a question for Jimmy Barnes, head to the comments – or pre-register to join our interactive book club on 9 October at 1pm, hosted by Australia at Home
Thanks for your feedback! - SportReuters
Authentic holds off Tiz the Law to win Kentucky Derby
Authentic, ridden by John Velazquez, set the early pace and maintained his speed down the stretch in the 1-1/4 mile classic, which was held without spectators due to the COVID-19 crisis. Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law looked well placed to overhaul the 8-1 shot as they made it around the final turn but could not close the gap and finished second in the 146th running of the race. The win capped an emotional day for Baffert.
Thanks for your feedback! - NewsThe Guardian
Jimmy Barnes, Jessica Mauboy among 1,000 others calling on Coalition for rescue package
Jimmy Barnes, Jessica Mauboy among 1,000 others calling on Coalition for rescue package. Artists including Jimmy Barnes, Tina Arena, Archie Roach, Michael Gudinski, Peter Garrett, Jessica Mauboy, Savage Garden and John Farnham sign open letter
Thanks for your feedback! - EntertainmentThe Guardian
Music From the Home Front concert shows vitality and sensitivity can coexist
Music From the Home Front concert shows vitality and sensitivity can coexistSome performers cracked through the downcast mood in Australian all-star broadcast described as an ‘Anzac Day concert for the fight against Covid-19’ * Sign up for Guardian Australia’s daily coronavirus email * Download the free Guardian app to get the most important news notifications
Thanks for your feedback! - NewsThe Guardian
The night I had to choose between Russell Crowe and Jimmy Barnes
Brigid Delaney was forced to give up her ticket to see Jimmy Barnes (right) because her editor made her rewrite her story about Russell Crowe’s divorce auction. It was a warm night in Newcastle and the theatre was filling up with excited Jimmy Barnes fans who had tickets to see his new show – a spoken-word performance combined with song that was opening the Newcastle writers festival.
Thanks for your feedback!
- Terms and Privacy Policy
- Your privacy choices
- About our ads
- Help
- Safety
- Advertise
- Feedback
- Supply chain transparency