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I've been a long time AC/DC fan, got into them right around the time that Bon Scott died. Brian Johnson stepped in and they released Back In Black, their best selling album. I saw them 3 times in concert, most recently last month in Dallas. I was curious to see how the loss of Malcolm Young was going to affect their sound. Malcolm had to retire due to dementia and his nephew Stevie took over on rhythm guitar. Malcolm has always been underrated in my opinion. He was basically responsible for AC/DC'S sound and Angus was the flashy one who plays lead guitar and gets all the attention.
But I have to say, their Dallas show was great. The band sounded incredible. I sort of figured it was going to be the last time I saw them but not for the reason I thought.
Within a few weeks of the show, Brian Johnson went to the doctor who advised him to stop touring immediately or risk permanent hearing loss. Brian didn't think it was as bad as it sounded but contacted management and Angus to see what they could work out. The next day the band cancelled the remaining US tour dates due to Brian's hearing loss and said they would reschedule with a guest vocalist.
We haven't heard anything more officially from the band or Brian but what we are hearing through the grapevine sounds pretty cold blooded. Apparently Angus won't talk to Brian, Brian had all of his touring stuff shipped to his home and nobody is talking. The link at the top of this post gives more details and if it's true, makes me lose all respect for Angus. Brian brought them back from a tragedy, been loyal for 36 years and he's basically kicked to the curb? If he really can't tour anymore there's a lot of better ways the situation could have been handled. I guess Angus wasted no time in auditioning new singers and we should find out something soon. I think they are finished.
I've been a long time AC/DC fan, got into them right around the time that Bon Scott died. Brian Johnson stepped in and they released Back In Black, their best selling album. I saw them 3 times in concert, most recently last month in Dallas. I was curious to see how the loss of Malcolm Young was going to affect their sound. Malcolm had to retire due to dementia and his nephew Stevie took over on rhythm guitar. Malcolm has always been underrated in my opinion. He was basically responsible for AC/DC'S sound and Angus was the flashy one who plays lead guitar and gets all the attention.
But I have to say, their Dallas show was great. The band sounded incredible. I sort of figured it was going to be the last time I saw them but not for the reason I thought.
Within a few weeks of the show, Brian Johnson went to the doctor who advised him to stop touring immediately or risk permanent hearing loss. Brian didn't think it was as bad as it sounded but contacted management and Angus to see what they could work out. The next day the band cancelled the remaining US tour dates due to Brian's hearing loss and said they would reschedule with a guest vocalist.
We haven't heard anything more officially from the band or Brian but what we are hearing through the grapevine sounds pretty cold blooded. Apparently Angus won't talk to Brian, Brian had all of his touring stuff shipped to his home and nobody is talking. The link at the top of this post gives more details and if it's true, makes me lose all respect for Angus. Brian brought them back from a tragedy, been loyal for 36 years and he's basically kicked to the curb? If he really can't tour anymore there's a lot of better ways the situation could have been handled. I guess Angus wasted no time in auditioning new singers and we should find out something soon. I think they are finished.
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