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Sir Harvest Fields · « **Reply #280 on:** July 3, 2015, 08:04:52 pm »

See ya at Wembley tomorrow then

Buck Pete · « **Reply #281 on:** January 7, 2016, 12:48:02 pm »

Just blasting out some DC on me new headphones.

Started listening to the Australian version of Dirty Deeds I've had sat on Itunes for ages. Fuck me. WHAT an album!!

"There's Gonna Be Some Rockin'" what a tune. Angus guitar licks on "Squealer" are to die for. I love big Brian Johnson but there will never be another like Bon. Ride on!

Even grabbed the artwork from the Aussie version and my Itunes is now spot on.

only6times · « **Reply #282 on:** January 7, 2016, 02:00:35 pm »

Squealer is an under rated masterpiece.

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #283 on:** January 18, 2016, 08:35:21 pm »

Quote from: only5times on January 7, 2016, 02:00:35 pm

Squealer is an under rated masterpiece.

As is "Night Prowler"...

elbow · « **Reply #284 on:** January 18, 2016, 11:31:10 pm »

As is "Ain't no fun, waiting round to be a millionaire"

damomad · « **Reply #285 on:** January 18, 2016, 11:33:55 pm »

Seen them for the first time in Sydney a few months back. Stadium gig, just such an awesome timeless band. The stamina of Angus would be incredible for any normal man never mind a man his age.

Dubred · « **Reply #286 on:** January 19, 2016, 10:13:10 am »

Quote from: Mediocre Baron Bennekov on January 18, 2016, 08:35:21 pm

As is "Night Prowler"...

One of my favourite songs.

The Bon Scott years are unparalleled for me.

Massive AC/DC fan and I love Johnson but the music just doesn't compare (barring Back in Black of course).

Love all the Scott stuff but Highway to Hell is a masterpiece of an album for me.

It really was the band stepping it up to the next level.

Is scary for me what they could have produced next if Scott hadn't died.

only6times · « **Reply #287 on:** January 19, 2016, 06:34:49 pm »

Quote from: elbow on January 18, 2016, 11:31:10 pm

As is "Ain't no fun, waiting round to be a millionaire"

Gone shootin'

only6times · « **Reply #288 on:** January 19, 2016, 06:35:22 pm »

Quote from: elbow on January 18, 2016, 11:31:10 pm

As is "Ain't no fun, waiting round to be a millionaire"

Get your fuckin jumbo jet off my airport!!!!!!!!

Jack the Red · « **Reply #289 on:** January 19, 2016, 08:02:56 pm »

Bon Scott era is probably my favourite band. Highway To Hell is a classic, but Powerage is my favourite DC album. Lyrically it's Bon Scott's finest work. I love the Brian era, but it's very inconsistent after Flick Of The Switch (which is by far my favourite Brian Johnson album).

One thing that always bugged me about this band was their video archive. There are some really good quality videos of them in concert, but there's absolutely tons that have only ever surfaced in average to bad quality video or sound. Even some of the offically released 70's stuff is below par because it's all they could find. All hindsight, I suppose they never even thought of properly archiving their early stuff.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #290 on:** January 19, 2016, 08:03:24 pm »

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #291 on:** January 20, 2016, 10:29:39 am »

Quote from: Dubred on January 19, 2016, 10:13:10 am

I fully agree. johnson can throw a party but Bon Scott could do so much more... It saddens me he went the way he did and never got to enjoy the effects of Highway to Hell. On the other hand, if he hadn't died who knows if they'd ever produced Back in Black...?

Buck Pete · « **Reply #292 on:** February 15, 2016, 10:41:08 am »

The Easybeats to AC/DC: The Story of Aussie Rock

How family-run company Albert Music launched AC/DC on the world in the 1970s and continued to back them when their type of music fell out of fashion during the punk revolution.

Caught this by accident on BBC4 over the weekend and it was bloody great.

Quite franky, if it wasn't for Angus and Malcolm's older brother George, along with Harry Vanda and Ted Albert from Albert Music, there would probably have never been an AC/DC as we know it today. George Young and Harry Vanda were certainly wily (and talented) foxes who knew exactly what the people wanted.

I've never heard much from the Easybeats but some of their stuff sounds pretty cool on the video footage and paved the way for the AC/DC sound we know today.

Some great early AC/DC footage and photographs and soundbites from both Bon and Angus

Available on Iplayer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0705t5j/the-easybeats-to-acdc-the-story-of-aussie-rock

Dubred · « **Reply #293 on:** February 15, 2016, 12:03:24 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 15, 2016, 10:41:08 am

The Easybeats to AC/DC: The Story of Aussie Rock

How family-run company Albert Music launched AC/DC on the world in the 1970s and continued to back them when their type of music fell out of fashion during the punk revolution.

Caught this by accident on BBC4 over the weekend and it was bloody great.

Quite franky, if it wasn't for Angus and Malcolm's older brother George, along with Harry Vanda and Ted Albert from Albert Music, there would probably have never been an AC/DC as we know it today. George Young and Harry Vanda were certainly wily (and talented) foxes who knew exactly what the people wanted.

I've never heard much from the Easybeats but some of their stuff sounds pretty cool on the video footage and paved the way for the AC/DC sound we know today.

Some great early AC/DC footage and photographs and soundbites from both Bon and Angus

Available on Iplayer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0705t5j/the-easybeats-to-acdc-the-story-of-aussie-rock

Cheers for this!

Never even knew it was on.

Sounds like interesting viewing!

simpleman · « **Reply #294 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:51:04 am »

I haven't seen this footage before.

https://www.facebook.com/mickmyers616/videos/398554883608717/

Interesting the video is a mirror image (can't think of a better term), unless everyone's decided to play left handed and Malcolm moved to the right.

only6times · « **Reply #295 on:** February 24, 2016, 01:14:08 pm »

Overdose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuUTtVGO10Y

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #296 on:** March 9, 2016, 09:30:09 pm »

And now Brian Johnson is out for who knows how long...

Perhaps it's time to pack it in. AC/DC with a guest vocalist just isn't the same thing, is it?

Dubred · « **Reply #297 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:56:44 am »

Quote from: Mediocre Baron Bennekov on March 9, 2016, 09:30:09 pm

And now Brian Johnson is out for who knows how long... Perhaps it's time to pack it in. AC/DC with a guest vocalist just isn't the same thing, is it?

Gutted for him.

I dunno. Maybe it is time for Acca Dacca to call it a day.

I know we replaced Bon but they're so much older now to have to do that again.

Time catches up on everyone, but it will be very very weird not to have AC/DC still around if they do call it a day.

But on the other hand Angus retire?? Most likely hell will freeze over before that happens

eddiedingle · « **Reply #298 on:** May 9, 2016, 08:32:55 pm »

Axl Rose has actually got great reviews filling in for Brian. Was sceptical but heard some youtube clips. He sounded on point.

gary75 · « **Reply #299 on:** June 1, 2016, 07:41:14 pm »

jediwarrior · « **Reply #300 on:** June 2, 2016, 08:48:33 am »

Going this Saturday to see them. Not quite sure what to expect with Axl singing the songs. Will be interesting.

mike777 · « **Reply #301 on:** June 2, 2016, 09:46:32 am »

Me as well Jedi Warrior (at the Olympic Stadium). They have had good reviews with Axl Rose, and I love GnR as much as I love AC/DC but not sure either what to make of it. We'll soon see I guess!

only6times · « **Reply #302 on:** June 2, 2016, 08:19:45 pm »

Seen him on YouTube sounding superb.

Jimmys Casey · « **Reply #303 on:** June 4, 2016, 05:12:24 pm »

Brain Johnson just tried out some state of art hearing device.
Maybe he could return to the studio at least.

Quote

Johnson released the following statement regarding his experience: "It WORKS. It just totally works and you can't argue with that. I was really moved and amazed to be able to hear music again like I haven't heard for several years now. I can't wait for it to be miniaturized so I can use it in every situation from normal communication, going out to noisy restaurants, to performing live music on stage."

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/brian-johnson-meets-with-creator-of-in-ear-device-says-he-was-amazed-by-new-technology/

mike777 · « **Reply #304 on:** June 7, 2016, 05:59:37 pm »

Superb gig, chemistry between Axl Rose and Angus Young was fantastic.

However I don't think many LFC fans, or indeed old school Hammers, are going to like the venue much.

Think it will be poor for atmosphere, like the Emirates say but worse. Also inside the venue (were a few places on the outside selling ale at £5.30 a pint) it was bottles only - £4.80 for a 330ml bottle of Fosters; that's £8 a pint or so FFS. Food prices rip off as well.

Not many pubs around either for pre match drinking, and Stratford itself (aside from Westfield shopping centre) is still a bit of a tip.

Found an OK Irish pub, the Queens Head on West Ham Lane for pre match ale, could recommend that but everywhere else looked terrible.

It isn't Upton Park that's for sure, very corporate/soulless I'd imagine for football. Gig as I say was superb though.

only6times · « **Reply #305 on:** February 19, 2017, 12:59:09 pm »

37 years ago today Bon Scott passed away. Legend.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #306 on:** October 23, 2017, 10:48:47 am »

Malcolm and Angus Young older and influential brother George Young died yesterday.

A highly successful performer, songwriter and producer he played Bass for AC/DC in the early days.

Along with Harry Vanda, Vanda & Young went on to co-produce some of AC/DC's finest albums in Let There Be Rock, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, T.N.T., Powerage and High Voltage.

Most definitely an integral part of the AC/DC success and safe to say the band wouldn't have gone on to achieve the great things they did, if it wasn't for George.

RIP

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #307 on:** October 23, 2017, 12:11:12 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on October 23, 2017, 10:48:47 am

Malcolm and Angus Young older and influential brother George Young died yesterday.

A highly successful performer, songwriter and producer he played Bass for AC/DC in the early days.

Along with Harry Vanda, Vanda & Young went on to co-produce some of AC/DC's finest albums in Let There Be Rock, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, T.N.T., Powerage and High Voltage.

Most definitely an integral part of the AC/DC success and safe to say the band wouldn't have gone on to achieve the great things they did, if it wasn't for George.

RIP

Thanks for posting that, was news to me.
What a great family.
Its always been an easy answer for me when someone asks, what's your favourite band. As you say, this man played a big part in them doing what they do.
RIP

Jack the Red · « **Reply #308 on:** October 23, 2017, 03:06:42 pm »

Sad news. Bon-era AC/DC is my favourite band. Powerage is the greatest hard rock album ever. RIP.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #309 on:** October 23, 2017, 03:13:58 pm »

Quote from: Jack the Red on October 23, 2017, 03:06:42 pm

Sad news. Bon-era AC/DC is my favourite band. Powerage is the greatest hard rock album ever. RIP.

Totally Agree with all that.

Dubred · « **Reply #310 on:** October 24, 2017, 03:36:41 pm »

Quote from: Nitramdorf on October 23, 2017, 12:11:12 pm

Thanks for posting that, was news to me.
What a great family.
Its always been an easy answer for me when someone asks, what's your favourite band. As you say, this man played a big part in them doing what they do.
RIP

Been my favourite band for a long long time.

Sad about George Young. Integral part of early AC/DC.

The albums from that period with Bon.......just the best.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #311 on:** October 24, 2017, 03:41:53 pm »

Watching Strictly Dancing on Catch-up with the missus last night and a couple danced to the worldwide hit 'Love is in the Air'

It was George Young who wrote that song with Harry Vanda for John Paul Young (no relation) in 1977.

The show was recorded on Saturday night too the day George died. Although unintentional I thought it was a nice touch.

only6times · « **Reply #312 on:** October 24, 2017, 04:40:32 pm »

Love "waitin for a train" by Flash'n' the pan. Aka George Young and Harry Vanda. The BBC had a documentary about them a while back.

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #313 on:** November 18, 2017, 01:56:17 pm »

George Young died a couple of weeks ago and now Angus has gone too..... RIP George and Angus!

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #314 on:** November 18, 2017, 02:10:12 pm »

RIP

Quote from: Mediocre Baron Bennekov on November 18, 2017, 01:56:17 pm

George Young died a couple of weeks ago and now Angus has gone too..... RIP George and Angus!

It's Malcolm not Angus

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #315 on:** November 18, 2017, 02:18:45 pm »

Quote from: rafathegaffa83 on November 18, 2017, 02:10:12 pm

RIP

It's Malcolm not Angus

FUCK! My bad.... So sorry!! Of course it's Malcom and not Angus. Sorry......

only6times · « **Reply #316 on:** November 18, 2017, 02:45:29 pm »

Quote from: Jack the Red on October 23, 2017, 03:06:42 pm

Sad news. Bon-era AC/DC is my favourite band. Powerage is the greatest hard rock album ever. RIP.

Correct. Rock in peace Mal.

Jack the Red · « **Reply #317 on:** November 18, 2017, 02:51:05 pm »

Quote from: only5times on November 18, 2017, 02:45:29 pm

Correct. Rock in peace Mal.

Devastated. RIP.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #318 on:** November 18, 2017, 04:19:27 pm »

RIP Malcolm and thank you

reniformis · « **Reply #319 on:** November 18, 2017, 05:41:05 pm »

RIP Malcolm.

We salute you.

My favourite band when I was a teen, early '80's, before I discovered post-punk.

It's the 2 year anniversary of my dad dying of dementia on Monday, he was 91. Malcolm Young was 64, not even retirement age and he'd had it 10 years. Just wrong