Daniel Johns provides lively performance at Sydney's Vivid Festival
Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns' erratic off-stage behaviour has made headlines in recent years, even threatening to overshadow his musical legacy.
But the rocker, 39, who has battled with a crippling anxiety disorder for nearly half of his life, appeared to triumph on stage at Sydney's Vivid Festival on Tuesday.
According to News.com.au, the singer had the crowd on their feet during a lively performance where he stripped off his clothing.
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'He got his clothes off! He's drinking again!' Daniel Johns' new bandmate jokes about the former Silverchair frontman's lively performance at Sydney's Vivid Festival
The return to stage was one-of-only-two exclusive performances in Australia with his newly formed electro-rock band, Dreams.
Daniel commanded attention on the stage in a sequined cape, glitter-soaked trousers and studded platform boots.
Getting animated throughout the performance, he later stripped off his cape to reveal a black lace harness over his exposed torso.
Daniel's new bandmate Luke Steele joked on stage: 'Daniel Johns got his clothes off! He’s drinking again! Take off your pants!'
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Daniel Johns' management for comment.
Putting on a show! Daniel commanded attention on the stage in a sequined cape, glitter-soaked trousers and studded platform boots, later stripping off his cape to reveal a black lace harness over his exposed torso
Well-received: According to News.com.au, the singer had the crowd on their feet during a lively performance where he stripped off his clothing
The last time Daniel performed at Vivid was in 2015, and the following morning he was spotted looking worse-for-wear and asleep on a street in Surry Hills.
Over the past few years, reports have documented his messy public displays, including a DUI arrest and hospitalisation after falling over in a bar.
In a candid interview with The Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday, the talented star spoke about his struggle with mental illness, revealing he's 'jealous' of people who are naturally optimistic.
'I get so jealous of people that wake up and seize the day. I wake up and think, "what am I going to ruin today?'''
'I wake up and think, "what am I going to ruin today?''': Over the past few years, reports have documented Daniel's messy public displays, including a DUI arrest and hospitalisation
Musical return! Daniel debuted new band, Dreams, at Coachella Festival (above) in April. Dreams is a collaboration project between Daniel and Luke Steele (former frontman of The Sleepy Jackson and Empire of the Sun)
It's not the first time in recent weeks that the singer has spoken openly about living with anxiety.
Talking about his struggles on Andrew Denton’s Interview earlier this month, the musician said his troubles left him unable to write new music.
'If that [anxiety] gets out of control music doesn’t come anymore, there’s too much doubt and too much fear it won’t come out,' he said of the years following Silverchair’s disbandment in 2011.
'I couldn’t write words because I was so scared about what I was going to say, because I didn’t feel good, so I didn’t want to write.'