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Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jimmy Barnes says his 'troubled' sister became possessed after playing with a Ouija board: 'She was frothing at the mouth'
Jimmy Barnes has lifted the lid on a terrifying incident that happened when he was child. The Cold Chisel frontman, 69, candidly opened up about the inspiration for his latest project - a horror novel - and how it is based on a real life experience he had while growing up in South Australia. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, he revealed that his 13-year-old sister Linda and her friends were fooling around with an Ouija board in the room next to his when she became 'possessed', displaying odd and violent behaviour. 'She ran at the wall and smashed her head and face, blood and everything,' he recalled of the horrifying moment in a chat with the publication. 'She picked herself up and was running in to the other wall and mum, who's pretty tough, came running in and held her down and Linda was pretty well frothing at the mouth. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'She was talking weird stuff that didn't even sound like her voice,' he added. In the wake of the incident, Jimmy's parents enlisted the help of doctors and spiritualists, however he maintains that his sister was 'troubled' right up until her death in 2022. The story, while a traumatising one for the singer, gave him the idea to start his novel which is loosely based on his life, taking place in Port Adelaide. Jimmy already has a large catalogue of books behind his name - six to be exact - including Working Class Boy, Working Class Man and Highways and Byways. However, his health has seen a dip in recent months, taking time away from his writing and performing. In February, Barnes was hit with yet another medical blow, following three separate surgeries in the past year and a half. The Never Tear Us Apart hitmaker has been in and out of hospital since late 2023, receiving two hip operations and open heart surgery. The musician underwent another operation on his hip just six months after he was forced to get urgent 'remedial' hip surgery in August last year. In a video shared to Instagram, Jimmy could be seen using a walking frame to aid him as he hobbled down a hallway in the hospital just 24 hours after surgery. Garbed in a patient gown, Jimmy appeared to be in good spirits as he took a stroll through the building wearing compression socks and foot pumps. 'I'm walking, day one. Woohoo! I'll be jogging by tomorrow. Dancing by Friday,' he joked. Jimmy was forced to cancel two months' worth of gigs last August after noticing an ache in his side while performing in New Zealand, which led to an urgent 'remedial' hip operation. He previously underwent open-heart surgery to fend off a staph infection, which then returned and attacked his hip, leading to surgery and a six-week recovery. The rock star made a triumphant return to stage in October after his health struggles as he performed with his band Cold Chisel at The Entertainment Quarter. The Cold Chisel 50th anniversary tour, dubbed The Big Five-0, sold over 150,000 tickets across 16 shows, making it one of the most highly-anticipated Aussie tours of the year.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Rock Island mayor, council members to be sworn in
Three new elected officials will take office on Monday, May 12 during the Rock Island City Council meeting at 6:45 p.m. Ashley Harris will be sworn in as mayor, Glen Evans as First Ward alderperson and Linda Barnes as Third Ward alderperson, a news release says. Harris is a Rock Island native and graduate of Rock Island High School. He served in the U.S. Army for four years, fulfilling his tour of duty in Germany. He has been employed as a machinist at John Deere for 22 years and is a member of the UAW. He served on the board of Community Caring Conference before taking a position with CCC as an organizer for four years until 2024, while keeping his full-time job. 'I look forward to proving myself as a true public servant and tapping into the momentum begun by Mayor Mike Thoms,' Harris said. 'I want to ensure a smooth transition and continue to work on projects and plans already in place and address our most pressing issues.' Evans is an ordained minister with Wings of Faith Ministries and associate minister with Destiny Baptist Church. He also is a member of Laborer's Local 309, serving as auditor from 2016 to 2018. He has served as second vice chairman and chairman of the Rock Island County Republican Party, as a volunteer with Community Caring Conference, managed religious affairs for the Rock Island County NAACP, was former chairman of the Quad Cities Youth Conference, and is a community activist. Barnes is a longtime resident of Rock Island and has actively served the community as treasurer for the Rock Island County NAACP and as a member of Quad Cities Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. She has a bachelor's degree in elected studies from St. Ambrose University and a master's degree in public administration. Barnes retired after 22 years in the city's Finance Department. She began her career with the city in February 2001 as a fiscal technician and was named finance director in 2021. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
