Jet is an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne, Victoria, in 2001, best known for their raw garage rock revival sound and their massive 2003 global hit single "Are You Gonna Be My Girl".
The band consisting of Nic Cester, Cameron Muncey, and Mark Wilson achieved multi-Platinum success with their debut album, Get Born, selling over 3.5 million copies worldwide. After breaking up in 2012, they have since reunited and were inducted into the prestigious ARIA Hall of Fame in late 2023.
Band Members
Nic Cester – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
Cameron Muncey – Lead guitar, backing vocals
Mark Wilson – Bass guitar, backing vocals
Louis Macklin – Keyboards, percussion (touring/session member)
Note: Co-founding drummer and vocalist Chris Cester stepped back from full-time active status in recent years, with Peter Marin frequently stepping in on drums.
Studio Discography
Jet released three central studio albums before their initial hiatus, followed by a handful of individual singles during their reunion eras:
Get Born (2003): Their explosive debut album. It earned six ARIA Music Awards in 2004, including Album of the Year and Best Group.
Shine On (2006): A platinum-certified follow-up project. It features a mix of standard melodic rockers and softer anthems.
Shaka Rock (2009): The band's third record. It incorporates a heavier, straightforward hard-rock aesthetic.
Signature Songs
"Are You Gonna Be My Girl": A classic rock track recognizable by its prominent bassline and tambourine intro.
"Look What You've Done": A piano-driven ballad that showed off the band's softer, Beatles-esque melodic side.
"Cold Hard Bitch": A hard-edged anthem that reached number one on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.
"She's a Genius": The fast-tempo lead single from their third album.
Career Timeline & Current Activity
2001–2012 (The Peak Era): Formed in Melbourne. They gained sudden traction after opening for The Rolling Stones. They toured heavily worldwide before disbanding due to internal fatigue and creative differences.
2016–2019 (First Reunion): Rejoined briefly for select festival slots and opening tours alongside bands like Bruce Springsteen.
2023–Present (Second Reunion & Touring): Reassembled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Get Born. Following an extensive run across the UK, Europe, and the US, they continue to regularly tour and headline global music festivals.
