What is the meaning of Khe Sanh?

“Khe Sanh” is a song by Australian rock band Cold Chisel, released as a 45 rpm single in May 1978, and named after the district capital of Hướng Hóa District, Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam. Written by pianist Don Walker, “Khe Sanh” concerns an Australian Vietnam veteran dealing with his return to civilian life.

How did Cold Chisel get its name?

They formed in Adelaide during September 1973 on the initiative of guitarist/singer Ian Moss. In the beginning, the band used a different name for every performance. After they used the name of the Don Walker song “Cold Chisel” for one particular performance, the name stuck.

What songs did Ian Moss write for Cold Chisel?

Ian Moss wrote the music to Tucker’s Daughter and the hook “Build me up, tear me down”, but Cold Chisel’s piano man Don Walker wrote the song’s story to suit Moss’s guitar drive. In Chisel, with four songwriters, Moss wrote Bow River, Never Before (on East) and No Good for You (on Circus Animals).

Who won the battle of Khe Sanh?

Senior Marine Corps General Victor Krulak agreed, noting on May 13 that the Marines had defeated the North Vietnamese and “won the battle of Khe Sanh.” Over time, these KIA figures have been accepted by historians. They produced a body count ratio in the range between 50:1 and 75:1.

What was Cold Chisel called before Cold Chisel?

Orange
1973–1978: Beginnings Cold Chisel originally formed as Orange in Adelaide in 1973 as a heavy metal band by Ted Broniecki on keyboards, Les Kaczmarek on bass guitar, Ian Moss on guitar and vocals, Steve Prestwich on drums and Don Walker on piano.

Who is Ian Moss wife?

Moss and his partner, Margeaux Rolleston, have a son, Julian Moss – Six Strings has an instrumental track, “Song for Julian”.

What guitar does Ian Moss?

Stratocaster
My current guitar is a Stratocaster built by Sydney luthier Greg Fryer. It’s a beautiful piece of work – I built it back around ’89, 1990, and I didn’t like it for about ten years.

How old is Ianmoss?

67 years (March 20, 1955)Ian Moss / Age

Who is Australia’s best guitarist?

Top 10 Australian guitarists

• 1/10. Angus Young of AC/DC. Edwina Pickles.
• 2/10. Tommy Emmanuel. James Brickwood.
• 3/10. Ian Moss of Cold Chisel.
• 4/10. Chris Cheney of The Living End.
• 5/10. Rick Brewster of The Angels.
• 6/10. Slava Grigoryan.
• 7/10. Deniz Tek (Radio Birdman, The Visitors).
• 8/10. Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil.