Jimmy Barnes reveals his bold plan to get back on stage after major heart surgery

Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes is home in time for Christmas after major open heart surgery and already planning his return to the stage.

Aussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes is home in time to celebrate Christmas with family after major heart surgery.

Wife Jane Barnes revealed the Christmas miracle on Twitter, where she has been chronicling her 67-year-old husband’s recovery.

“Every test you can have under the sun. Jimmy is home, grateful & happy. Everyone cheering him on has helped our family get through,” she posted online.

Jimmy Barnes is home in time for Christmas after major heart surgery. Picture: Supplied

“The entire medical team, doctors & nurses at SVPH, you’re the best in the world. Scottish genes are tough. Teddy is ready for Xmas.”

Barnes had been recovering in intensive care after major surgery as the result of a bacterial infection spreading to a heart valve.

Day 25. Every test you can have under the sun. Jimmy is home, grateful & happy. Everyone cheering him on has helped our family get through. The entire medical team, doctors & nurses at SVPH, you’re the best in the world. Scottish genes are tough. Teddy is ready for Xmas. pic.twitter.com/X9diTIGCxi

— Jimmy Barnes (@JimmyBarnes) December 22, 2023

“All my Christmases have come at once,” Ms Barnes posted on Twitter.

“Breathing a sigh of relief for now. The healing road begins.”

Barnes had been due to perform on the Red Hot Summer Tour in January, which will see Jon Stevens added to the three shows. The shows scheduled for February will be moved to April to give Jimmy time to fully recover.

The new dates are Saturday 6 April at Roche Estate in the Hunter Valley (NSW), Saturday 13 April at the Launceston Country Club in Tasmania and Saturday, 27 April at the Bendigo Jockey Club (VIC).

Jimmy Barnes made a quick recovery after heart surgery. Picture: Supplied

Wife Jane Barnes has posted a photo of Jimmy Barnes recovering in hospital after having open heart surgery. Picture: Supplied

Barnes thanked his mates like Stewart joining daughter Mahalia Barnes, and son David Campbell, performing in his place in January. The January 27 concert is cancelled.

“It’s been an eventful few weeks to say the least but one thing that’s put a big smile on my face are the mates I have around me who have my back,” Barnes said in a statement.

“I’m a lucky guy. I’m going to be working hard to get back to full strength over the next few months so I can get back on stage for you in April.”

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