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1973 "Orange" formed in Adelaide, Australia. Originally, John Swan (Swanee) was to be lead vocalist. His younger brother James Dixon Swan alias Jimmy Barnes, a rough but well hearted 16 year old teenager became their lead vocalist. 1974 "Orange" renames as Cold Chisel. For the next four years the band tries to get a record contract, playing in hotels and halls in every corner of Australia. 1977 September 9 Cold Chisel sign to WEA Records Australia Nov/Dec Gig around Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide in between recording demos 1978 January 9 Recording commences at Trafalgar Studios with Producer Peter Walker. April 11-18 National tour supporting Foreigner. April 24 Self titled debut album released Peaks at 38 in National Charts. May East Coast tour. Single Khe Sanh / How Many Times released. July 30 Alberts Studios recording second album with Richard Batchens handling production. August The classic Khe Sanh given a " classification" {not...