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Now you gotta do IT’S A LONG WAY TO YHE TOP. The one where they are on the back of a truck.
You really need to watch this one. It features about the only rock and roll bagpiper you will see. Before Bon did rock he did a pipe and drum corps. But make sure you get the live one in the truck.
the "highway to hell" album is what propelled them to global status. sadly it was Bon's last album. Bon had finally hit the big time, as did AC/DC, but for Bon, it was short lived. the irony to me is.... because of Bon's passing, and the subsequent release of the "back in black" album in memory and honor of him, AC/DC became legends! well done Bon!
Well done Brian!
Whole Lot of Rosie. River Plate. Everyone agrees too.
I agree River Plate is a great must-see concert, but starting off you wanna see a twenty-something year-old Angus, not a fifty-something year-old Angus! Try "Let There Be Rock", the movie! Then move your way up!
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Yup! 😂
I feel like more people need to do a reaction to their concert at Donnington. It's probably their best live performance with Brian imo.
Look up the Brian Johnson Hoover vacuum commercial. From the week before he got his current job.
The greatest 'balls to the wall' rock in roll band to ever walk the planet. The raw, high-voltage electricity of AC/DC is unmatched.
Even earlier AC/DC: Covering a blues classic "Baby Please Don't Go" and they manage to make it their own. Definitely needs a reaction.
The Animals covering it is great as well
Love the Bon Scott era and was fortunate enough to see Bon 2x live. Bon actually broke his foot in the jump in this video
Lucky you!
If you want to watch this live with Bon you should check out the greatest live performance from AC/DC (IMO) Live at the Apollo 1978. It is incredible. Angus gives his all.
Bon Scott had such an infectious smile with that shit eating grin
That is Angus .. A very young Angus! ... Scottish-born Angus and older brother Malcolm Young formed AC/DC in the 'Land down under' way back in 1973. A guy by the name of Dave Evens was the bands singer in the beginning. It wasn't until 1975 that Bon Scott took over as lead vocals and recorded AC/DC's debut album .. #High Voltage .. that same year. Bon Scott is credited with 4 studio albums under his belt before his untimely death in February 1980. After a night out drinking, Scott was being driven home by good friend {who was also out drinking w/Scott that night} Allistar Kinnear. Before arriving home, Kinnear noticed Scott had fallen asleep in the car. He had called another friend to help put the car seat down so Bon could sleep more comfortably on his back. By morning, Scott was still 'sleeping' when his friend went to check on him. Getting no response and panicked, he took Scott to the hospital and learned that he had already died. Cause of death was acute alcohol poisoning/asphyxiation {on his own vomit}. Bon Scott was only 34 y/o.
Brian Johnson came in as Scott's replacement soon after and recorded #Back in Black which sold over 10 million copies.
Long time producer and older brother George Young passed away on October 22, 2017
We, the fans and the band also lost older brother and AC/DC co-founder/rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young from complications of dementia on November 18, 2017. Malcolm was 64.
Malcolm's nephew Steven Young has filled in as rhythm guitar before and after his uncle's passing.
Try for "It's a Long way to the Top," on the back of a flat bed truck driving down a street in Melbourne Victoria Australia.
When Bon Scott juumped down, he broke his foot, they had to finish the next day sans costumes.
Angus started at age 16, still in school uniform, no time to change. His sister had a sewing machine, with AC/DC power on the back label. She made him uniforms for on stage. Angus came home from school one day, to police in the front yard, stopping him going in, not believing he lived there. Some Easybeats fan-girls had found out the Young boys lived there, and Stevie was staying there, so they broke in to the house, So mum had to vouch for her son living in her house to get him inside.
His eldest brother George was in The Easybeats, Harry Vanda and George Young went on to write a lot of great music, for a lot of talented people, including Hey, Saint Peter, which they ended up recording themselves. They also wrote, Evie, parts 1, 2 and 3, for the lead singer from the Easybeats, Stevie Wright.
Early AC/DC was the best, so great live.
Back in Black came out the summer of 1980. Months after Bon's death in Febuary. This was recorded in probably 1977-78, a couple years after Bon took over from their first singer, Dave Evans.
If you got the chops do the song “Let There Be Rock” from the River Plate concert December 2009. Angus does damn near 16 minutes of kicking ass guitar work and a solo in the air. Granted it is a longer video than most to get by the censors but the time flys and it’s probably their greatest performance of all time. You won’t be disappointed!!!! Just saying!!!! So says Austin Tx. 🎸🎸🎸🎸😍😍😍🥳🥳😎🍸
YES!!!! Even though it's not Bon performing his song... Brian does it COMPLETE justice every single time he performs it! So... he needs to see the River Plate '09 performance!!! Sincerely, Angus is the heart and soul of AC/DC and the '09 River Plate performance highlights that perfectly!
While Brians vocals are on point... Angus' long-azz solo at River Plate, and the crowd's reaction to it is proof that Angus is the heart and soul of AC/DC!!!🥰🥰🥰 It's a long solo... but well worth it!!!! I'm sure Bon was smiling in heaven.😊
@@tinagilbert8902 Oh how I miss Bon Tina!!!! I was blessed to see him live for 5 concert performances and he was da man!!!!! So charismatic and the best front man of all time in my humble opinion!!!!! He controlled the audience like no other I have seen live anyway!!!! He has been missed!!!! Cheers!!!! 🍸❤️❤️❤️❤️🎁🎁
Absolutely sick 👌👌👌👌
I 120% agree for this song. Angus really cuts loose and gave it his all. Iconic photos from that song. He really must experience it.
@@SWTSU wow lucky you. I never got to see Bon live. Saw the FTATR tour, fckin cannons are so deafening when you at the top indoors, but damn the wind from them was blowing our hair out of our faces, literally. Diehard hooked me as I left that show. Went back for more on the 96 Ballbreaker tour. Still 2 of the best concerts I am grateful to have seen..
My personal favorite AC/DC song. R.I.P. to Bon Scott. He was the lead singer until his sudden death.
They then found Brian Johnson and dedicated BACK IN BLACK to Bon.
Rock music is my religion. 🤘🏽
Bon presaged his passing when he saw Brian and told the boys to hire him when he died.
To the best of my knowledge AC/DC IN America they wasn't well known til highway to hell, the producer for thst album was mutt Lang, he also produced the next album back n black, when back in black hit a lot of Americans went back to discover the rest of AC/DC but once they discovered them they blew up huge. One of the biggest bands ever.
When the singer jumped over the drums he broke his ankle and still finished the video
They have had some flack over the years. Angus used to moon the crowd and he got in trouble over here for that. Bon broke his ankle on that jump and Angus burned his amp up recording this 🙂 You should watch him live young. He is like a caged animal. He is like 22 here I believe. Riverplate he is 54. Not as wild but still moves the whole time.
Yep that was Angus. All 5 feet 2 inches of him.
This version with Bon Scott RIP is legendary
At this time, they were not yet famous-// they were making a name for themselves as a hard driving touring band. They were ahead of their time and they were also outside of what was mainstream at that time- they were a band from
Australia-- hitting the road touring looking for their big break. This album is a masterpiece-- but most of their fans didn’t “discover” it until after they did hit it big with their Highway to Hell and Back in Black albums.
Great reaction video
Everything in this was LIVE. YUP
The Let there be rock album was received well and helped to cement their early reputation, they spent more time in the U.K. for greater exposure and their fan base and popularity began to grow steadily over the next couple of albums. The live album If you want blood , you’ve got it, really boosted them and sold really well , then the Highway to hell album broke them wider internationally. Unfortunately Bon died shortly after, the bands profile was definitely still in the ascendancy. The mega success undoubtedly came with Brian at the helm but, it’s anyone’s guess if similar success would’ve been had with Bon. I imagine they would still have been a huge band
Oh baby AC/DC Angus looks like he's in school for real. Its Bon Scott RIP too. 🤘🔥🎸
I grew up in Australia listening to early ACDC, my first album was TNT, love that early era. Bon is buried in Fremantle, 30min away from where I live, still need to visit
Hey I'm from Cleveland and we got into album Rock back then the albums are what hit the charts a lot of us rock and rollers back in the day. Listen to the whole album. We really didn't buy singles and Bon broke his ankle during the filming of this video in case you wondered why he fell off the stage. Great reaction. Bye
did you know bon scott broke his ankle filming this vid when he jumped off the stand thats why the vid cuts to the sound studio he is nursing a broken ankle just a little acdc trivia
Here is a list that you should try (in any order):
-Let There be Rock - Live at Apollo Theatre - (with Bon)
-Whole Lotta Rosie (Live at River Plate) - (With Brian)
-TNT (Live at River Plate) - (with Brian)
-Riff Raff Live at Apollo Theatre - (with Bon)
- The Jack Live at River Plate - (with Brian)
- Its a Long Way to The Top (If you wanna Rock n Roll) - (with Bon)
- Thunderstruck - Live at River Plate or Donington - (with Brian)
-For Thouse About to Rock - Live at River Plate (is The Last song from the concert)
Livewire
Monsters of rock California 1979, opening song
This is the first AC/DC I heard in the mid 70s and never looked back 🤘
FYI...when Bon jumped over the pulpit; he actual broke his ankle.
Another Bond Scott AC/DC song that you really need to hear is It's a Long Way to the top. Nothing like a rock band lead singer playing the bagpipes. You need that song in your life.
Watch this from River plate live, Angus has a 12 minute guitar solo that will blow you away
Nervous shakedown and spellbound are also bangers from acdc
Yes blues rock. When you get more into their catalog, you will find the bluesy kickazz gems.
Bon died 1980 Feb 20 & Brian rehearsed & recruited in March. Album recorded in April in a week with Brian tasked with lyric writing & album released in July.
Watch ANY of the performances from Bon Scott era. Angus was so much wilder and energetic back then. He is still great afterwards but during the early days it was just insane.
So, they were breaking world-wide with "Highway To Hell," Bon's last album. Don't worry, they were massive in Australia from their first record. Many international fans grew appreciation of their earlier sound after Back In Black. You mentioned the producers - Harry Vanda & George Young. Harry & George were in a successful Aussie band "The Easybeats" in the 1960's. George is Malcolm & Angus' older brother. As the Easybeats gained success, (in Australia and gradually England & Europe) George bought home guitars for his younger brothers, who spent countless hours practicing & learning. Jeff Apter, who has written a couple of books on the band, tells one story: "The older brothers would play a song on a record or the radio, like Chuck Berry or The Beatles etc, and say to Angus 'play that.' Angus would go & practice it for 15, 20 minutes, then come back and play it. Perfect. Note for note."
After The Easybeats broke up, Harry & George went on to produce & support many brilliant Australian rock bands, and wrote heaps of great songs for other artists, Australian & international. They wrote "Walking In The Rain," a huge hit for Grace Jones. They also formed their own band "Flash & The Pan" to perform some of the vast catalogue of songs which they hadn't passed on to other acts. They are referenced in the Dire Straits hit "Sultans Of Swing," ("check out guitar George..." & "Harry doesn't mind....")
AC/DC had already made a name for themselves around the world America was their'e last Frontier
He looks so different because he is like 20 years old in this video...lol
To answer your question about controversy…I was around when this came out. The band hadn’t broken overseas at this stage, but there was No controversy about this video in Australia when it came out.
At this time in Aust .Pop music was possibly pushed more than Rock even though Rock music was popular in Australia .There was also a lot of rock bands in Australia at that time .
Bonn broke his ankle in this shoot when he jumped off the pulpit. He kept going to the end.
The one and only Bon Scott on vocals. Listen to the Bon Scott version of Dirty Deeds next.
The only Australian born member of this ACDC lineup is drummer is Phil Rudd, bass player Cliff Williams is from England and Bon, Angus and Malcolm were born in Scotland.
Controversial equates to FUN in this video! And im Catholic Aussie. ACDC fan since age 11 circa 1975. I turned 60 in Feb and still love Jesus, thanks ACDC
BON SCOTT actually discovered Brian Johnson. He told the band if something ever happens to me Brian should be my replacement. Weird
Bon Scott broke his ankle when he jumped from the pulpit
They were young back then. ✌
Real rock and roll ..and a lil blues❤️🔥🔥
Bon is the Preacher. The band is the choir.
R.I.P. Bon....dead but never forgotten !
Bon broke his ankle in that jump and they kept it in the video.
I don't really remember, but "Highway To Hell", the album before "Back In Black", should've been what really put them on the "pop" map? But what you need to remember is that Mtv & music videos didn't exist till '82(?), let alone the internet or satellite radio. & most cities only had one Rock station. You had to be in the know & buy the albums if you wanted to hear them, so not much AC/DC played to push them up the U.S. charts till probably singles like "Highway To Hell" was sent out by their record company & got put on by a dj who liked it? By the time "Back In Black" came out, people were waiting for it, & the hit single "You Shook Me All Night Long", which I personally never need to hear again as long as I live😅, took them to the next level & they became global superstars, & the rest is history!
See ya!
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they were always big in australia from 1973
I am convinced this right here inspired The Rocky Horror Picture Show. So camp!
It was filmed in Kirk Gallery church In Surry hill, Sydney, Bon Scott Broke his leg when he jumped down in the clip.
This is Bon Scott and he met Brian Johnson prior to his death and told the band if anything ever happened to him they were to replace him with Brian. Bon died shortly after saying this.
between Bon and Brian, Bon was more of a story teller with his lyrics.
Funny. You talking about as long as you are not doing anyone any harm, as Bon is about to take a jump and break his ankle. You will see him in different clothes next lol.
Phil Rudd laying down a solid beat. Love AC/DC.
Phil is a machine on this song!
@@BrianGengaBSide313 Someone once said to Phil, " Man, you are a machine!" Phil replied, "I know." lol
Social Media and ways to communicate disapproval wasn't really possible when this came out. BTW can we all be thankful that Brian came along and saved this fucking awesome band! I mean it's no easy feat following Bon and that amount of talent and charisma that he put out. I sure would have loved to have seen Bon all these years fronting AC/DC as well. RIP Legend
I agree. It’s bluesy but not not enough to call blues/rock. This is HARD rock!
Lots of groups actually used to record in churches because the Acoustics was so good
They had to cancle the Rest of the Video Shooting in the Church because Bon BROKE HIS ANCLE when he jumped of the pulpit !
I believe there are a number of classic early rock and roll riffs that Angus pays tribute to in this song.
You're right indeed. Some classic boogie and rock 'n' roll riffs stuffed in there
Ohhhh!!!!it's thee rock of blues
ac/dc is a blues rock band and has plenty of bluesy rock songs. and ac/dc very rarely charted songs but they have the lasting love of their songs with fans that very few bands have and every band wants more than chart success
I like Bon Scott, but you can't deny Brian Johnson. Hes done a good job of carrying the band on👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥
I have a t shirt with part of the lyrics to this song.... it's the Dog's B's...🤘💜🤘
Brian was in a band that would occasionally open for AC/DC and Bon told his band mates that, if anything should ever happen to him, they should get Brian to front the band . . . . . and they did. Brian was hand picked by Bon.
*AC/DC* *Forever* 🤘
It is Bon Scott, he actually broke his ankle during this video.
This one is scorching! By the way when Bon made that big jump, I heard he broke his ankle...that's why quick cut away from that.
Oh yeah.🤘 Bon Scott ❤
They’re really young in that video.
You should check out “Long Way to the Top” - the video was shot on the back of a flatbed truck that was driving through downtown Melbourne.
They love the rock n roll blues. Their history of it. " Back in 1955, the white man had the schmaltz, the black man had the blues. Bon's hero.. Little Richard, Angus hero, Chuck Berry
Angus supposedly headbanged his guitar knocking out one of his teeth. Obviously he had it put back in after the recording of the video!
AC/DC died when Bon Scott did! No better front man than Bon!! Seen them with Bon Scott 16 times! 🤘😊 R.I. P. Bon Scott!
That’s Angus lol he’s 69 now, he’s a lot older, and a lot richer lol!
You need to react to Dirty Deeds live at River Plate. PLEASE.
They didn't have much comercial exposure in north america at this time. I would assume is why this album did not hit as high on the charts.
I think they were too young as a band. AC/DC formed in 1973. Founding members Angus and big brother Malcolm were 18 & 20 yrs old. Not sure of where the original drummer or bass guitarist came from but one night their original lead singer didn't show up. So they recruited their limo driver, Bon Scott. Their first 2 albums were Australian releases only. Then they were paying dues as opening act for bigger bands. Strangely Bon returned from a trip to England and told the rest of the band if anything ever happened to him call this guy Brian Johnson. He's good, he'll do good with you guys. He's the Geordies singer right now.
Bonn Scot had screach Voice, Brian had a scream!
I remember when AC/DC first came out and a lot of people did not consider them to be a very serious band because they were kinda goofy and overly sexual. But a few years later Rock fans could not stop playing side 1 of Highway to Hell. "Girls Got Rhythm" and "Walk All Over You" were songs loved by fans even more than the title track. This album had 8 out of 10 songs that were bangers.
They hadn't really broke into America yet, was about to when Bon died. Highway to Hell album had them their. Then Bon passed, so by the time BIB hit, America was ready to go full in, and that album pushed them worldwide.
Angus looks different here because he’s basically a kid. He’s super young here.
something you might not know or your subscribers is that he actually breaks his ankle as he jumps from the pulpit. Bon Scott that is.Old news here but thought you might want to know, you can almost see it in the video.
You should listen to this song Live at River Plate...Angus does a lit 14 min solo!!!
Iirc, dirty deeds & highway to hell are the songs that propelled them into the commercial mainstream
Loved this.🔥🔥🔥🔥
You Shook Me All Night Long in River Plate
Malcolm was the boss of ACDC as he made all of the decisions and if anyone disagreed was soon gone - Bon was singer for 6 years building the foundation for ACDC success until Brian and Mutt Lange took ACDC to the next level of world wide fame
ACDC is the only Rock band on the planet where most of the focus of any video is on the guitar player, not thw singer, he's the bomb..
You mentioned George Young, the older brother of Angus and Malcolm Young. He was a guitarist in Aussie Rock band, the Easybeats which recorded hit FRIDAY ON MY MIND, check that song out, its great!
The best ACDC is with Bon. Try it's a long way to the top and jailbreak
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Going back for this one. Good for you! Bon was a great front man. There was a different tone in AC/DC pre-Brian that easily be appreciated. Controversial? Not that I recall, but rock is SUPPOSED to raise the hackles.
Yes, Angus is like that throughout an entire concert, but frequently way more frantic. Check out the live videos if you can. Their getting old. Too bad you may never get to actually see them live. A great show every time I've gone.
The origin of this kind of rock is based on blues. If you were to mellow it down, take it down a couple notches, you'll hear it.
This is Acdc brutta 🎸🎸
I can give u some info on AC/DC's career... they never evolved much from their basic sound for decades - guitar, drums, bass & vocals... no keyboards or samples. AC/DC were formed in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young... they were Scottish immigrants in Australia and their older brother George Young became a rock star in the 60's when his band The Easybeats became a sensation... George Young and his Easybeats bandmate Harry Vanda became producers in the 70's and helped AC/DC record their early albums.
In 1974, AC/DC were just another local rock band in Sydney playing clubs and bars... they recorded 1 single w/ their first singer Dave Evans - "Can I sit next to you girl" which became a minor hit (they appeared on TV w/ Angus in his schoolboy outfit)... While promoting the single, AC/DC met Bon Scott who was hired by their manager as a driver(!) and they liked him immediately... Bon was a Scottish immigrant as well...
Now, Bon Scott was a few year older than Angus & Malcolm Young... He had sung in a pop group The Valentines in the late 60's... then fronted a blues rock band Fraternity until 1972... a motorbike accident had ended his singing career. So, he recovered, got married and was working odd jobs to make a living, when he saw AC/DC perform after he was hired as their driver... He offered to play drums at first, but in 1974, their singer Dave Evans quit (he claimed they were not making any money). So Bon Scott offered to sing lead for AC/DC and they were impressed w/ Bon's vocals and stage presence... Of course, when George Young saw him, he was shocked w/ whom his kid brothers had picked as a new singer ("Bon had this shark's jaw for an earring... lost a couple of teeth brawling... covered in tattoos...") But Bon was a charmer and very good at his job, so they decided to make a record. That became AC/DC's first album 'High voltage' in Australia. AC/DC relocated to Melbourne in 1975 and soon hired Phil Rudd (drums)... then Mark Evans (bass), then appeared on Australian TV playing the single "Baby please Don't go" w/ Bon dressed as a schoolgirl w/ a wig 😂
AC/DC then recorded a 2nd album 'T.N.T.' that went to #2 in Australia... they shot a music video on the streets of Melbourne for the single "It's a long way to the top (if you wanna rock n' roll)".
However, when the band released their 3rd album 'Dirty deeds done dirt cheap' in 1976, their popularity in Australia was already declining... An offer from Atlantic Records in Europe got AC/DC signed in the UK and USA that same year... the label picked songs from their first 2 albums and released it as 1 album 'High voltage' in 1976 and AC/DC did their first UK club tour dubbed "Lock up your daughters" tour 😂AC/DC released 'Dirty deeds done dirt cheap' in Europe, but their US label refused to release it citing it as a "poor effort" (it was finally released in the US in 1981 and sold 6 million copies!) AC/DC was in danger of being dropped by their label after only 1 album.
In 1977, AC/DC went back to Australia to record 'Let there be rock' w/ George Young & Harry Vanda producing again... they wanted an album w/ "big guitars"... It took a few months to convince their label to release it internationally... By then, bassist Mark Evans was out, and UK native Cliff Williams (bass) joined AC/DC as they moved their operations to England. The band played USA for the first time that year as an opening act and 'Let there be rock' sold well in the UK and charted in the US... 'Powerage' was the next album released in 1978, and despite no singles being promoted on radio, AC/DC's constant touring paid off and the record sold a quarter million copies in the US alone... A live album "If you want blood, You've got it" was released after being recorded at a Scotland show.
In 1979, AC/DC wanted a change and enlisted producer Robert Mutt Lange... the result was the album 'Highway to hell' and it got radio promotion for the singles 'Highway to hell'... 'Touch too much'... 'Shot down in flames'... and "Girl's got rhythm"... It became the first AC/DC album to reach gold sales (half million copies) in the US in 1979 (It has sold over 6 million copies to date). Bon Scott seemed to have straightened himself out - he fixed his teeth, become responsible, and settled in London in a flat w/ his GF (he split w/ his wife in 1975), and in early 1980, he was looking forward to working on a new AC/DC album which was expected to be a bigger success.
What happened in early 1980 is a bit murky... Bon Scott had dinner w/ AC/DC's tour manager and then went to the bars in London to meet up w/ friends... There, he apparently downed whiskey shots until the bars closed and a friend offered to drive him home. But Bon passed out in his car and his friend drove him to his flat. Unable to wake Bon, his friend covered him w/ a blanket and left him in the car... The next day, he went down to his car and saw that Bon was still in it and had turned blue. Bon was rushed to the hospital where he was declared D.O.A. The coroner reported that Bon had apparently vomited while he was passed out and choked to death.
A devastated AC/DC wasn't sure if they could carry on, as they returned to Australia for Bon Scott's funeral... but Bon's parents encouraged Angus and Malcolm Young to carry on. The band returned to England and looked for potential singers... a letter from the US suggested Geordie singer Brian Johnson. Angus and Malcolm recalled that Bon Scott had once told them about seeing this great singer on a UK tour named Brian Johnson from the band Geordie... so they sought him out.
Brian Johnson was from Newcastle in England and was Bon Scott's age... he had started singing in the late 60's and formed the band Geordie in the 70's, which released 3 albums. But record sales were not good for the band and Geordie broke up by 1976... By 1980, Brian Johnson was broke, separated from his wife, and working a manual labor job while playing occasional gigs w/ a reformed Geordie. He had become a fan of AC/DC, but was surprised when his phone rang and they asked him to audition for the band. Brian did well in the audition and was hired in April 1980... AC/DC recorded 'Back in black' in the Bahamas w/ Brian Johnson on vocals and dedicated the album to the memory of Bon Scott.
In the fall of 1980, 'Back in black' charted at #1 in the UK and AC/DC needed to get the US and Canada on board and booked a huge N. American tour... They needed to reintroduce themselves w/ Brian Johnson after losing Bon Scott. Thankfully, the single 'You shook me all night long' became a huge hit that year... 'Back in black' quickly went up the charts and by 1981, the album's sales exceeded everyone's expectations by selling over 10 million copies in the US. AC/DC ended the tour in Australia in '81 where they were greeted like conquering heroes and were finally making the big money $$$.
Despite the huge success of 'Back in black'... AC/DC's next few albums did not sell as well after "For those about to rock - We salute you" in 1981 (which reached #1 in the US)... Although AC/DC were touring arenas, their albums 'Flick of the switch' (1983)... 'Fly on the wall' (1985)... and soundtrack compilation 'Who made who' (1986) each sold gold (half million copies) at the time. AC/DC were heavily targeted by religious groups in the 80's and were unfairly linked to a serial killer Richard Ramirez... AC/DC began to turn things around w/ the 1988 album 'Blow up your video' which sold platinum (1 million copies)... but it was the success of the 'Thunderstruck' single in 1990 that pushed the album "The Razor's Edge" into the top 5 charts and 3 million in sales (5 million to date) in the US... Subsequent world tours in 1996, 2000 and 2008 have been the most successful runs by AC/DC.
Bon one the all time great frontmen and yes the uppity-ups referred to them as Anti-Christ/Devil'sChild(AC/DC)
They are the church brutta 🔥🔥🔥
That's a very young Angus.
Dude I was a Democrat with conservative values, and yes that was common when this music came out! I loved AC/DC from the beginning.