The Resume

(April 28, 1956- )
Nickname is 'Barnsy'
Birth name is James Dixon Swan
Frontman for the Band 'Cold Chisel' (1973-1983)
Recorded 'Good Times' and 'Laying Down The Law' together with INXS for the 'Lost Boys' soundtrack
Wrote an Autobiography called 'Say it Loud'
Hit songs are 'Working Class Man,' 'Cheap Wine,' 'Khe Sahn' and 'Breakfast At Sweethearts'

Why he might be annoying:

His music is popular among 'bogans' (Australian rednecks).
He developed a raspy singing voice after years of performing.
He recorded the controversial song 'Khe Sahn' with his band 'Cold Chisel' which refers to Vietnam war vets, drugs and prostitutes.
His first son was born when he was a teenager.
His kids formed a band known as 'The Tinlids.'
He performed a duet with Tina Turner.
He named his first live album 'Barnestorming.'
He is claimed as an Australian icon despite being Scottish.
He appeared in KFC television commercials.

Why he might not be annoying:

When he was sixteen, he replaced Bon Scott (later of AC/DC) in the band 'The Fraternity.'
He is a horse enthusiast and owns a farm.
He supported his children's music careers.
He has many tribute shows touring Australian pubs and clubs.

Credit: Fandango

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 80's Rockers/Cock Rockers
• Australian Record Industry Association Hall of Fame Members (Ranked: 2005)
• Fandango/Zoidberg/New Zealand History X's Profiles [Series 1]
• Golden Retriever Owners
• Horse Owners
• I Come from Oz
• I Covered Abba's 'Dancing Queen'
• I Covered Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change is Gonna Come’
• I Look Like a Frat Boy
• I Retired, Just Kidding
• I Sing About Coffee
• I Sing About Rock 'n Roll
• Kerrang!'s Top 20 Albums of the Year [1988] (Ranked: 9)
• KFC
• Look at Me, I Got a Microphone
• Model Railroaders
• My Song was Banned on the BBC
• Profiles 12251-12500 (Ranked: 12293)
• Toupee Wearers and Hair Transplants
• Vocalists Who Look Pained When they Sing
• Vocalists Who Sing Anti-War Songs

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 84.62% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 50 Votes: 64.00% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 41 Votes: 48.78% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 27 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 35 Votes: 54.29% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 41 Votes: 53.66% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 86 Votes: 68.60% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 393 Votes: 67.18% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 182 Votes: 48.35% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 217 Votes: 70.05% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 90 Votes: 53.33% Annoying