Jimmy Barnes makes his triumphant return to the stage
Jimmy Barnes has made his return to the stage for the first time in three months.
The Aussie rocker was welcomed to the stage at Byron Bay's Bluesfest with a roar of applause from the crowd, as he performed for the first time since his open hear surgery three months ago.
The 67-year-old said he felt good about his long-awaited return to the stage, although he was worried he would "pop a valve" mid song.
"There was a time when I thought I might die but I knew if I could get back on my feet, I'd be up singing again," Barnes told Nine News.
"The best thing I can do for my recovery is get out there and sing, it makes me feel human, makes me feel good."
After singing his hot track Working Class Man, Barnes told the crowd in Byron Bay, "It's good to be here."
"It's good to be f***ing anywhere."
His daughter Mahalia Barnes said that he had given it "a good go over the years" and was grateful to see her father doing what he loves most.
"In recent times he's been so healthy and we're grateful he was fit and this didn't win."
In December 2023, Barnes shocked his fans when he announced he was being rushed into open heart surgery after developing a dangerous bacterial infection.
Since then, he has documented his recovery journey on social media, all while thanking his fans for sticking by him and sharing how excited he has been to return to the stage.
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