WHOEVER runs things upstairs must be forming an Australian rock supergroup, taking Cold Chisel drummer Steve Prestwich to sit behind the kit just a day after cancer claimed Sherbet guitarist Harvey James.
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The 56-year-old died on Sunday, having never regained consciousness after surgery on Friday for a brain tumour found less than two weeks ago.
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His bandmates were yesterday in shock and made a simple statement on their website, sending their love to Prestwich's family including children Melody and Vaughan.
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"Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Phil Small and Don Walker are shattered by the loss. All our thoughts are with Steve's loved ones at this difficult time," they wrote.
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Barnes paid musical tribute to his bandmate - a man he often sparred with in Chisel's early years - hours later at a gig in Mt Eliza.
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With his backing vocalist and mate Gary Pinto, Barnes performed When The War Is Over, one of Prestwich's most loved compositions in Chisel's repertoire.
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The drummer's song credits included Forever Now and Flame Trees, penned with Don Walker.
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Barnsey's daughter Mahalia also wrote a poignant tribute.
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Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst saluted the drummer's dedication: "Steve Prestwich and Phil Small together were one of our finest rhythm sections in Australian rock and roll and blues.
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"He was a fine songwriter to boot and we will all miss him terribly."
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There were big plans for Chisel this year; reissuing their records after reclaiming the rights to their catalogue, and new music was on the cards.
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Grieving for one of Australian rock's finest talents will take time.
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The 56-year-old died on Sunday, having never regained consciousness after surgery on Friday for a brain tumour found less than two weeks ago.
>
His bandmates were yesterday in shock and made a simple statement on their website, sending their love to Prestwich's family including children Melody and Vaughan.
>
"Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Phil Small and Don Walker are shattered by the loss. All our thoughts are with Steve's loved ones at this difficult time," they wrote.
>
Barnes paid musical tribute to his bandmate - a man he often sparred with in Chisel's early years - hours later at a gig in Mt Eliza.
>
With his backing vocalist and mate Gary Pinto, Barnes performed When The War Is Over, one of Prestwich's most loved compositions in Chisel's repertoire.
>
Start of sidebar. Skip to end of sidebar.
Related Coverage
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* Gallery: Steve and Cold Chisel
* Cold Chisel drummer joins God's band
>
* Band shattered by drummer's death Adelaide Now, 5 hours ago
* Howe: Farewell two musical treasures Herald Sun, 10 hours ago
* Cold Chisel talent lost forever now Courier Mail, 10 hours ago
* Band shattered by drummers death The Daily Telegraph, 12 hours ago
* Last wave of summer for Cold Chisel drummer The Australian, 12 hours ago
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The drummer's song credits included Forever Now and Flame Trees, penned with Don Walker.
>
Barnsey's daughter Mahalia also wrote a poignant tribute.
>
Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst saluted the drummer's dedication: "Steve Prestwich and Phil Small together were one of our finest rhythm sections in Australian rock and roll and blues.
>
"He was a fine songwriter to boot and we will all miss him terribly."
>
There were big plans for Chisel this year; reissuing their records after reclaiming the rights to their catalogue, and new music was on the cards.
>
Grieving for one of Australian rock's finest talents will take time.
