AC/DC are back, and things have changed...

Philly_Q · October 2023

AC/DC are back, playing their first live shows for seven years.

Cliff and Brian are back in, Phil's back out (again), Brian has a big(ger) barrel belly... and Angus has white hair!

Jonathangus · October 2023

Not sure Brian's belly is altogether new.

'kin muppets with their phones. It's criminal. There ought to be a law.

Philly_Q · October 2023

Jonathangus said:

'kin muppets with their phones. It's criminal. There ought to be a law.

There ought to be a whole lot more... Yeah, sorry, it's one of the better clips I could find.

(Brian's belly comment acknowledged. I have amended.)

FelineGuitars · October 2023

Brian is 76!

Angus is 68!

Not doing bad .......although I'm not sure Angus thought he'd be wearing a school uniform at this age when he started

Scary to think that the classic Donnington live album/video is 32 years old....think it was the last time I saw them live.

RickLucas · October 2023

Tuned down a semitone I think.

Woodandwires · October 2023

I think all forms of media should be banned at gigs period. I am short at five foot six, I pay good money to have look at the back of someone’s phone. A few years ago I went to see Tool at Cardiff, there was a warning before the start not to film etc. they had people with laser polnters showing anyone with a phone. They were then swiftly ejected, I personally would like to see that happen more often.

Leiversalone · October 2023

Angus Young is gonna need to change his name.

DefaultM · October 2023

Makes me laugh when you see people recording televised sporting events with their phone. You’ve paid to sit there to see it in person but you’re watching it on a smaller screen than had you just stayed at home.

DuploLicks · October 2023

DefaultM said:

Makes me laugh when you see people recording televised sporting events with their phone. You’ve paid to sit there to see it in person but you’re watching it on a smaller screen than had you just stayed at home.

Go with a mate, ask if they’re recording (which they will be). Enjoy the show, get a copy after, watch it once & never look at it again

In saying that i did get a copy of the Pixies Edinburgh gig in 2005 when they sold the CDs after which I occasionally put on & think, I was there.

Anyway, back on topic…

Devil#20 · October 2023

I always find it odd when bands almost become a tribute band of themselves. No Malcolm then no AC/DC in my opinion. Isn't is often said go out on top leaving the audience wanting more.

axisus · October 2023

Great band. Amazing band. Sad that we lost Malcolm though.

Philly_Q · October 2023

FelineGuitars said:

Brian is 76!
Angus is 68!

Not doing bad .......although I'm not sure Angus thought he'd be wearing a school uniform at this age when he started

Scary to think that the classic Donnington live album/video is 32 years old....think it was the last time I saw them live.

I saw them at the previous Donington show, 1981(?), but I've seen them a couple of times since. Most recently at Wembley stadium, I've no idea what year but it doesn't seem that long ago.

I personally think Angus should have hung up the school suit many years ago, I also wouldn't shed any tears if the band chose to gracefully retire... but they're still successful, they (presumably) still enjoy it, so it's not for me to say.

yocky · October 2023

I know it's a bit a of a cliche to point out that Malcolm's parts were played pretty clean, but Stevie almost sounds like he's picked up an acoustic there.

Moe_Zambeek · October 2023

No Malcolm *and* no Phil means it just doesn’t feel right. Having said that, a lot of the clips I’ve seen sound radically different from each other so I guess it may have sounded awesome in the venue. I wonder what state Phil is in these days. Honestly we all love Mal but it was the whole rhythm section that made them special, and Phil was as crucial as Mal. Which I guess is an obvious point - great bands were great because collectively they were great together

Last time I saw them was Hampden probably for Black Ice, and I thought they were ok but didn’t really enjoy the stadium experience. Even the times I’d seen them at the SECC had a better vibe, and that was a venue with legendarily shit sound quality.

DefaultM · October 2023

yocky said:

I know it's a bit a of a cliche to point out that Malcolm's parts were played pretty clean, but Stevie almost sounds like he's picked up an acoustic there.

Was gonna ask why he’s playing through a Boss AC2.

theatreanchor · October 2023

I thought Brian was going to go deaf if he played another show?

Philly_Q · October 2023

theatreanchor said:

I thought Brian was going to go deaf if he played another show?

He's been working with people who make in-ear monitors to design a new system which protects his hearing, apparently.

CaseOfAce · October 2023

Philly_Q said:

theatreanchor said:

I thought Brian was going to go deaf if he played another show?

He's been working with people who make in-ear monitors to design a new system which protects his hearing, apparently.

I couldn't help but notice the 8 x 10 Ampeg speaker cab behind Cliff Williams head. Legendary for being loud - they had an interview with their sound guy - all those Marshall cabs behind them are in use - they ain't dummy cabs.

mudslide73 · October 2023

I know it's irrational and we've heard it a million times but whenever Angus kicks into a solo I still get very excited.

theatreanchor · October 2023

Philly_Q said:

theatreanchor said:

I thought Brian was going to go deaf if he played another show?

He's been working with people who make in-ear monitors to design a new system which protects his hearing, apparently.

Oh. Great! Might get to see them again then.

Offset · October 2023

theatreanchor said:

I thought Brian was going to go deaf if he played another show?

What leads you to believe he hasn't?

Offset · October 2023

AC/DC are, for me, a bit like Thin Lizzy. I've always wanted to like them but I've found myself unable to do so. There doesn't mean to say I don't admire and respect them however.

I can't believe Brian J is 76 though - that's bloody crazy.

digitalkettle · October 2023

mudslide73 said:

I know it's irrational and we've heard it a million times but whenever Angus kicks into a solo I still get very excited.

Dude's still got it!

Philly_Q · October 2023

Offset said:

AC/DC are, for me, a bit like Thin Lizzy. I've always wanted to like them but I've found myself unable to do so. There doesn't mean to say I don't admire and respect them however.

With you on Thin Lizzy, but I've always liked AC/DC... however I do think their best days are long behind them.

digitalkettle · October 2023

Philly_Q said:
I saw them at the previous Donington show, 1981(?), but I've seen them a couple of times since. Most recently at Wembley stadium, I've no idea what year but it doesn't seem that long ago.
...

I think that was 1984...DC, Van Halen, Gary Moore, ZZ Top?, Y&T??

StefB · October 2023

DefaultM said:

yocky said:

I know it's a bit a of a cliche to point out that Malcolm's parts were played pretty clean, but Stevie almost sounds like he's picked up an acoustic there.

Was gonna ask why he’s playing through a Boss AC2.

AC2/DC2 I think.

slacker · October 2023

Malcome was the time keeper, Phil was the feel. I had a hard time accepting them without Bon Scott but this is a cover band.

digitalkettle · October 2023

StefB said:

DefaultM said:

yocky said:

I know it's a bit a of a cliche to point out that Malcolm's parts were played pretty clean, but Stevie almost sounds like he's picked up an acoustic there.

Was gonna ask why he’s playing through a Boss AC2.

AC2/DC2 I think.

Dirt and ODs done dirt cheap?

Philly_Q · October 2023

digitalkettle said:

Philly_Q said:
I saw them at the previous Donington show, 1981(?), but I've seen them a couple of times since. Most recently at Wembley stadium, I've no idea what year but it doesn't seem that long ago.
...

I think that was 1984...DC, Van Halen, Gary Moore, ZZ Top?, Y&T??

1981: AC/DC, Whitesnake, Blue Öyster Cult, Slade, Blackfoot, More (as in the band More, not "... and more").

I remember I had a homemade Blackfoot T-shirt with their logo drawn in permanent marker... which turned out to be not-so-permanent when it pissed down with rain all day. On a positive note, I and my friend Hugh Blackwood met and had a chat with Mick Box from Uriah Heep. Who is very small.

You're right though, I'd forgotten that AC/DC did also headline in 1984 and that was "the previous Donington show", but I didn't go that year.

digitalkettle · October 2023

Philly_Q said:

digitalkettle said:

Philly_Q said:
I saw them at the previous Donington show, 1981(?), but I've seen them a couple of times since. Most recently at Wembley stadium, I've no idea what year but it doesn't seem that long ago.
...

I think that was 1984...DC, Van Halen, Gary Moore, ZZ Top?, Y&T??

1981: AC/DC, Whitesnake, Blue Öyster Cult, Slade, Blackfoot, More (as in the band More, not "... and more").

I remember I had a homemade Blackfoot T-shirt with their logo drawn in permanent marker... which turned out to be not-so-permanent when it pissed down with rain all day. On a positive note, I and my friend Hugh Blackwood met and had a chat with Mick Box from Uriah Heep. Who is very small.

You're right though, I'd forgotten that AC/DC did also headline in 1984 and that was "the previous Donington show", but I didn't go that year.

Nice...1984 was the first time Donington appeared on my radar...it was a legendary spectacle in a far off land back then.

Philly_Q · October 2023

I did the first two, 1980 and 1981. Haven't been to any kind of music festival since!

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