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Author: Chad Koch
AC/DC - THE BOYS FROM DOWNUNDER
Many can argue that Australian rock band, AC/DC is one of the world's greatest. Their raw, simple and spacious sound is deemed as a backlash to the lumbering stadium rock of the 1970's. It was this down and dirty ethic that solidified themselves with their
SOCIALLY MALADJUSTED
Lead singer, Bon Scott helped cement the band's image as a group of brutes by having several convictions of minor criminal charges and by being rejected by the Australian Army when he was deemed, "socially maladjusted".
STEP INTO LEGEND
Their 1980 album, "Back in Black" is one of the defining albums of rock n roll. Despite its undeniable success, it was difficult for the band. Lead singer, Bon Scott, died tragically shortly before recording on the album was set to start. In an 11th hour replacement, Brian Johnson joined to front the band, recording the album a month later. What emerged was rock history. Fans flocked to the album like none other the band had released. It broke many sales records and supported the band's sold out global tour.
BAND OF BROTHERS
George Young returns to run the boards with his brothers, Angus and Malcolm. George last joined his brothers with 1978 classic, "Powerage". "Malcolm and I were sitting around going over possible producers one day", chimes Angus. "We started talking about records and stuff and the idea of using George again just snapped into our heads at the same time. Obviously he knows what AC/DC is all about. For us there has always been that subtle blues element in what we do. All good ( Next Page )
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