‘Quite the talking point’: This moment left fans buzzing during a band's latest tour
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When a beloved band wrapped up their tour, one unexpected detail became the highlight.
What started as a simple solution quickly turned into a moment fans couldn’t stop talking about.
The story behind this surprise highlight might just surprise you.
During Cold Chisel's Big Five-O tour, Ian Moss became an unexpected focal point, capturing the attention of fans and critics alike.
While his soaring vocals and blistering guitar solos on classics like ‘Bow River’ and ‘My Baby’ were on full display, something else stood out—his metallic manicure.
Mossy had been battling a gruesome injury, one that left his nail exposed and raw after frequent contact with guitar strings.
‘When the adrenaline gets going, I’m holding a pick but I end up smacking my nail against the strings and I was smashing the nail away, leaving bare flesh,’ Mossy explained.
To protect his finger, Moss got a fake nail applied, with the nail artist joking about adding some artwork.
That joke became reality when Moss realised that many Chisel concerts featured big screens zooming in on his hands, prompting him to have the nails painted chrome.
‘I got all of them painted chrome. It ended up being quite the talking point (during the tour),’ he said.
The Big Five-O tour marked a significant milestone for the legendary band, who had been forced to overcome tensions and health scares in previous years.
For Moss, this was the smoothest reunion since the death of original drummer Steve Prestwich in 2011.
Despite past ‘beef’ or ‘scraps,’ Mossy said: ‘There was just excitement.’
To see the energy that defined Cold Chisel's Big Five-O tour, check out this live performance from Perth.
Watch the video below.
After the 50th anniversary tour wrapped in January, the band members returned to their ‘day’ jobs, including Moss, who was preparing for his next solo tour, One Guitar One Night Only.
‘I’d never have predicted it 40 years ago that we’d all end up going unplugged and acoustic,’ Moss reflected.
He admitted that the shift to acoustic performances was unexpected, yet he discovered a newfound love for it.
As a solo artist, he found more success, with shows selling better and connecting deeper with fans.
But, Mossy noted, he still saw the occasional comment on social media that some fans were holding out for the next electric gig.
While Cold Chisel entered another break, Moss was already looking ahead, planning the release of Live At Anita’s.
The album, capturing his performances during the 48-show Rivers Run Dry tour last year, was set to drop in May.
Moss was joined on stage by his son, Julian, who also opened for him on the Cold Chisel warm-up show in October.
Reflecting on his son’s journey into music, Moss said: ‘I wondered for a while if he would be a musician.’
Julian had become more involved in the music scene during the Cold Chisel Blood Moon tour.
Backing singers like Juanita Tippins and Mahalia Barnes pushed him to get serious about his talent.
For a truly heartwarming moment from the tour, check out Ian Moss and his son Julian sharing the stage for the first time on TV.
Watch the video now to see their unforgettable performance.
With Moss’s unexpected metallic manicure turning heads and his solo career taking off, what do you think is next for this iconic guitarist? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
What started as a simple solution quickly turned into a moment fans couldn’t stop talking about.
The story behind this surprise highlight might just surprise you.
During Cold Chisel's Big Five-O tour, Ian Moss became an unexpected focal point, capturing the attention of fans and critics alike.
While his soaring vocals and blistering guitar solos on classics like ‘Bow River’ and ‘My Baby’ were on full display, something else stood out—his metallic manicure.
Mossy had been battling a gruesome injury, one that left his nail exposed and raw after frequent contact with guitar strings.
Moss's metallic manicure stole the spotlight on tour. Source: Robert Hambling
‘When the adrenaline gets going, I’m holding a pick but I end up smacking my nail against the strings and I was smashing the nail away, leaving bare flesh,’ Mossy explained.
To protect his finger, Moss got a fake nail applied, with the nail artist joking about adding some artwork.
That joke became reality when Moss realised that many Chisel concerts featured big screens zooming in on his hands, prompting him to have the nails painted chrome.
‘I got all of them painted chrome. It ended up being quite the talking point (during the tour),’ he said.
The Big Five-O tour marked a significant milestone for the legendary band, who had been forced to overcome tensions and health scares in previous years.
For Moss, this was the smoothest reunion since the death of original drummer Steve Prestwich in 2011.
Despite past ‘beef’ or ‘scraps,’ Mossy said: ‘There was just excitement.’
To see the energy that defined Cold Chisel's Big Five-O tour, check out this live performance from Perth.
Watch the video below.
After the 50th anniversary tour wrapped in January, the band members returned to their ‘day’ jobs, including Moss, who was preparing for his next solo tour, One Guitar One Night Only.
‘I’d never have predicted it 40 years ago that we’d all end up going unplugged and acoustic,’ Moss reflected.
He admitted that the shift to acoustic performances was unexpected, yet he discovered a newfound love for it.
As a solo artist, he found more success, with shows selling better and connecting deeper with fans.
But, Mossy noted, he still saw the occasional comment on social media that some fans were holding out for the next electric gig.
While Cold Chisel entered another break, Moss was already looking ahead, planning the release of Live At Anita’s.
The album, capturing his performances during the 48-show Rivers Run Dry tour last year, was set to drop in May.
Moss was joined on stage by his son, Julian, who also opened for him on the Cold Chisel warm-up show in October.
Reflecting on his son’s journey into music, Moss said: ‘I wondered for a while if he would be a musician.’
Julian had become more involved in the music scene during the Cold Chisel Blood Moon tour.
Backing singers like Juanita Tippins and Mahalia Barnes pushed him to get serious about his talent.
For a truly heartwarming moment from the tour, check out Ian Moss and his son Julian sharing the stage for the first time on TV.
Watch the video now to see their unforgettable performance.
With Moss’s unexpected metallic manicure turning heads and his solo career taking off, what do you think is next for this iconic guitarist? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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