AC/DC - THE BOYS FROM DOWNUNDER
SOCIALLY MALADJUSTED
STEP INTO LEGEND
BAND OF BROTHERS
CAN'T HOLD ME BACK
FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK
PLAY TIME TUNES
VELVET UNDERGROUND
SCHOOLBOY
CAN'T STAND STILL
THE KING
WHAT WOULD OUR FANS THINK? 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 fans as being deeply grounded men of the people and for that the world embraced them as one of their own. 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 rock has that foundation of the blues in it somewhere." CAN'T HOLD ME BACK Angus announces the fanfare, "It was fun to make this record. We never like to be under pressure, and no band should make an album like it's some sort of a chore. George likes to capture the character of the people in the studio and I think we did that. He doesn't care so much about what's technologically correct, as long as it sounds like AC/DC." FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK "We know who we are. We trust each other and rely on that. A lot of music you hear starts getting that fast food mentality, just put it out. We've never been about that." PLAY TIME TUNES Brian's enthusiasm was apparent during the new recording, "When the boys first played me that riff I just started going off in what I like to call my 'Satchmo' voice. I was like 'is this too much?' But the boys were 'no, no that's perfect.' We had such a great vibe making this record. I think all the brothers had such simpatico going with the guitar exchanges and riffs - the whole thing was just a refreshing ball." VELVET UNDERGROUND Guitarist Malcolm Young formed AC/DC after his band, The Velvet Underground subsided. Don't get confused though, his Velvet Underground had no relation to the legendary American band with the same name. SCHOOLBOY One of the many things that has made AC/DC stand out in the world of rock is Angus Young's trademark schoolboy attire. You can alter your attire to pay homage to this great band with one of their t-shirts from http://www.t-shirtking.com CAN'T STAND STILL Their new song, "Can't Stand Still" epitomizes what AC/DC style rock n roll is all about. "I love that one," says Brian. "When I listen to that song it reminds me of everything that's fun and alive about rock n' roll. I sang it through in one take and if you listen at the end you can even hear the boys applauding. That's the kind of atmosphere we had throughout the making of this album." THE KING Horror master Stephen King is big AC/DC advocate, his film, "Maximum Overdrive" featured an AC/DC soundtrack WHAT WOULD OUR FANS THINK? One of the key points of their success is that their audience kind readily to relate with AC/DC. "We always stop and say 'what would our fans think?'" says Angus. "Sometimes it's like we're on a first name basis with 'em. We've learned never to pay too much attention to the trends, or to what the experts are telling you is the next big thing. Our fans know what to expect from us. And that's how we approach making a record. I always say sometimes it's the guy digging the ditch that can tell you more about building the road then all the engineers put together." |
