AC/DC - Flick Of The Switch - Rehearsals [Los Angeles 1983]

October 5, 1983 -- Forum, Los Angeles, CA, USA. In video!
Set List
1) Guns For Hire
2) Guns For Hire
3) Guns For Hire
4) Guns For Hire
5) Guns For Hire
6) Rising Power
7) Messin' With The Kid
8) Guns For Hire
9) Guns For Hire
10) Guns For Hire
11) Flick Of The Switch
12) Guns For Hire
13) Nervous Shakedown
14) Nervous Shakedown
15) Nervous Shakedown
16) Chatter
17) Nervous Shakedown

[@nimou777]

My first concert at 15, Monday October 17th 1983 at the Fabulous Forum. Paid $13.50 to see AC/DC. My Virgin ears rang for a week! Still have my ticket stub. 👍✌️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@robertjensen9775]

I watched these guys in concert, Los Angeles Sports Arena, in 1981. Easily the LOUDEST concert ever. My head almost exploded from the volume. Wall to wall pot smoking in every single aisle. Back then, security ignored it. Lots of fun. AC/DC: still, the greatest rock band of all time.

[@GearinSuper]

+Robert Jensen Yeah i can agree ..saw them in 85' at cleveland colosum, my ears rang for a day after the show , one of the loudest bands ever in concert. Iron maiden second loudest

[@venturamichael50]

And Brian Johnson is deaf to show for it.

[@venturamichael50]

Brian Johnson sounds a litte frustrated.

[@nonoyobeezewax9527]

Saw them here in San Diego at the SD sports arena. WORST sound on Earth. Not even an ocean of beer could wash it away. They partly blew out a stack but still kept using it. Oddly enough, one of the funnest concerts I've been to.

[@mck974]

BY FAR the loudest concert I've ever seen as well!

[@bradsteiner1322]

Very underrated album. One of my personal favorites. Brain numbing, ass kicking rock n roll from start to finish.

[@toddfrank4863]

Powerage #1 Fick of the Switch #2 By any band.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Happens to everyone from time to time. The singing voice is a delicate thing. Brian Johnson is still a badass.

[@JadenYukiFandubs]

I really love the style of Simon on the drums, he has that charateristic swing on the hi-hat like Phil, and the same punch on the kit

[@oiyabastard7275]

Jaden Yuki. Those.are nice paistes

[@NoName-ds5uq]

Love this! You can hear Brian is struggling with the high notes early before he has warmed up properly, but the finale shows his ability. This is a rehearsal after all, where the fuck ups are ironed out. Brilliant footage!

[@loringbush1455]

Love the flick of the Switch album and will always be one of my favorites! It rocks!

[@sirfrankalot]

brian still kicks ass live. thats why they call it rehearsal

[@earljohnson7745]

Angus is a monster guitar whiz!!!

[@matty_lam_937]

Those beautiful JMP's in the background... Love seeing rehearsal videos! Get well soon Malcolm!

[@jesseysguitarcovers1036]

+DeadRepublicOfficial I think there are Marshall JMP 2204 or 2203 and Marshall Super Lead and Super Bass.

[@skudlugs]

These guys, rocked, and so modest, rare to see such, respect due.

[@ProtestMoveOn]

The best thing about this video is Angus headbanging during rehearsals! : )

[@sssjenkins]

They are rehearsing you can see 3 or 4 takes on youtube alone. this is a real band not a band want to be.

[@charliehustle1540]

sssjenkins exactly ! He’s probably not going all out so he doesn’t blow his voice out especially the way he sings

[@rocknroll1973]

​@@charliehustle1540this was after a show. So that's why his voice is a bit shot

[@sjcsiba]

The way Brian glanced over to Mal right after the song says it all :)

[@KyleTheGuitarGuy]

Brian was 100% done with rehearsals.

[@pcollenyt3683]

Malcomb was on his right...he looked to his left.

[@d.rowton9687]

Killer riff.

[@KPSoutside]

I am always amazed that Brain doesn't shit himself when he sings.

[@ludocrious7898]

hahah he's saving his voice tho, giving it 80%

[@MrLucanchrist43]

Thanks for sharing I was at this concert Many moons ago so awesome to see the rehearsal downstairs in the forum

[@TheNonestopcomedy]

Brian is Pissed but he is for me the best singer ever

[@toddfrank4863]

Absolutely most UNDERATED Album by any band.

[@peterzebot1795]

A friend bought me this album for my birthday back when it came out. A true friend, I wonder where he is today?

[@Danimal77]

It was on this tour that Brian destroyed his voice and he NEVER recovered. There is a DRAMATIC change in how he sounded from 1980 to 1984 (end of the tour) and then how he sounded after (recording of Fly on the Wall and beyond). The depth, the power and the range (chest voice) was fully intact until 1984 and then it just wasn't anymore (he began using a high pitched head voice nasally and more shallow falsetto scream).

[@rahamitv5959]

Angus still headbanging even in rehearsal! Hehe monster angus

[@antostomp]

Wow ...Angus runs on cups of Tea....his energy is amazing...

[@tomlazzara6193]

This is raw footage that will be edited for the official Flick of the Switch music video. (On of many takes) .. Also if you know the words to the song, them you know what Brian is singing. This is a great true fan clip. Thank you!

[@RaceWithDevil1]

When brian's voice was a slap in the face! Greath rnr song & album.

[@massapower]

Can just imagine all the RAW Footage AC/DC has 😁👍

[@mrtv777]

Angus never lost his touch. Brian on the other hand...

[@RaceWithDevil1]

Ahahah Ahahah Yes Ahahah Ahahah , cliff bass are a landslide.

[@karmashrek]

@José Duarte lol. what nonsense? only if it's the only live show you've seen))

[@jimharley4301]

Brian on the other hand is a 75 year old man !!... you Try singing hells bells and back in black flat out for 30 years see how your voice sounds afterwards

[@craigbeaumont5224]

Fantastic

[@hbond23]

Anyone else hear Brian say "Fuck this"?

[@shiluette]

+therealwildcat2 exactly he said f.. this shit!!

[@maxti6]

+therealwildcat2 fuckin shit

[@TMoody]

+therealwildcat2 yup

[@MrX-ys2cd]

+therealwildcat2 02:09

[@TMoody]

Actually it was "fuck this shit".

[@goutrbuiner6316]

Sympa de voir ACDC en dispo repet Des moments rares

[@Valteim]

2:09 love this moment lol

[@gordiesweat676]

I've seen ac/dc more then anyone else. the first was for those about to rock. When the cannons went off. it was unreal. there was paint fallen from the ceiling at knoxvill colisum. Love this band. I was on pcp the first seen then. the kings of rock.n roll

[@johnsydneywright2028]

Gordie that isn't shit...I saw AC/DC open for KISS in 1977. in case the pcp has burned your brain,that's Bon fuckIN SCOTT ..you saw cannons and paint falling,I saw the Night Prowler, the Live Wire, the Riff Raff himself....beat that,lol

[@kimberlylongman8299]

I love this you tube could use a flick of the switch.

[@laughindrums]

Sweetest Snare ave heard

[@dextermorgan3038]

AC/DC Rocks!!!!!¡!!!

[@rodneykinney6741]

Love these rehersal videos

[@pedrohgromero1]

I would give all the concerts i've been to, just to see this rehearsal

[@Mike1614b]

that kids, is a rock n roll band

[@jamesdelaney3797]

I fucking love this song

[@jclev99]

2:12 Brian:"Fuck it!!"

[@RavnerRavner]

when this song ended i fucking cheered

[@clemeniciaazevedo8465]

flick of the switch uma das melhores músicas da banda ac dc.

[@janzandstra7054]

De beste band aller tijden.

[@steveclem]

Vocally,that was a struggle for Brian.

[@ToneTest]

far too high.. how could he stay in the band? im wondering

[@tomasgomes8793]

Did you want them to kick him? :(

[@gordiesweat676]

ToneTest

[@ludocrious7898]

he's holding back

[@justinandsheba]

@@ludocrious7898 No he isn't. It's out of his vocal range.

[@clemeniciaazevedo8465]

flick the switch uma das melhores músicas do ac dc.

[@AngelofAnguish]

@AngryNintendoSegaFan In my opinion, a TRUE RARITY, INDEED! Back then, I've ALWAYS wondered what AC/DC, let alone another favorite band of mine, did to prepare for a tour or a new album! Thanks to KZbin, I, FINALLY, have the opportunity!

[@emersomviera7706]

Ac DC a melhor banda 🤘🤘🤘

[@bigal4304]

never be bands like this again shame... all in the history books. Brian is epic.

[@loringbush1455]

Way beyond better than today's garbage 🎶

[@Johnzilla2179]

Don't worry about it; no one can. On the other hand, when you get to a video of an extremely popular band with only a few views, keep in mind that you're officially in fanboy territory at that point. When it comes to songs like these, only DEVOTED fans seek them out and you'll get flamed if you say anything that remotely resembles negativity.

[@clemeniciaazevedo8465]

uma das melhores músicas do ac dc guns for hire

[@xaviercardona1125]

the cameraman bangs way more than Angus

[@killagain6127]

Piel de gallina.

[@jackthompson2419]

hard workin band that probally gives 0 fucks about your negative opinions

[@MonsieurRette]

1:22 : Beginning :-)

[@YUG74]

Brian at 2:14 "Flick've the switch fuckin shit" lol! yea he was done for a while off t'the pub!

[@eliasfernandez5970]

OMG 😍😍😍

[@pintailrock5813]

Ole Malcolm didn't look to happy with Brians effort in this number..

[@bluespig1]

I'll never understand why Brian didn't get technique lessons. He can sing that there is no argument with, but his high range is completely forced. Breathing & exercise would have helped massively. Typical of a untrained singer. Great fuckin band though.

[@stanislavevgeniev3702]

Cliff Wiliams 🤟🎸

[@TheNonestopcomedy]

Brian is Pissed

[@marcelomonteiro5745]

Viver é conviver com os inimigos na pior das possibilidades. 🔔🔔🔔

[@taxx3000able]

¡TOTAAAALLL!.

[@Advisorbuggy]

looks to me like its for the music video, it didn't matter how brian sang it as long as his mouth was moving which is why hes throwing it away

[@blackace69]

2:10 fuckin shit - Brian Johnson

[@amilcarvalenca3381]

Top

[@nicholasosthelder8181]

Felt sorry for Brian. Lost his voice. Really frustrated too. Good thing it was practice.

[@JMP_2203]

Where did you get these rehearsal videos? I can't seem to find the original source! Thanks!

[@erickdroguett479]

angus ! 3:)

[@MrX-ys2cd]

+Brandon Doherty mabey on Plug me in (collectors editon)? I don't know

[@JMP_2203]

Maybe, but I don't think so.

[@maxti6]

Brian looks pissed.

[@filipjuskiewicz7079]

Phil Rudd left AC/DC actually in 19 May 1980

[@Brokenface]

He was still in the band in 1980

[@chadcobb2285]

Neat

[@donaldcampbell6296]

Man, Brian is really straining. Need to tune the guitars down a step.

[@justinandsheba]

Then it would sound like shit. Look at KISS and Ozzy after they tuned low.

[@zeppelin67637]

Those here saying Brian couldn't hit the highs because he was just not capable are wrong. When he was in Geordie*spelling?* He hit those notes fine. Through this whole song he sounded like he had a frog stuck in his throat. Hungover maybe? lol Or just plain ole tired of rehearsing for the day.

[@EV150]

I love Brian Johnson but you are wrong. He sounds like that all the time now. They kick ass live but he sounds like this every time they play. You can't sing the way he does every night and not destroy your vocal folds. Period. Any vocal coach or instructor that knows anything about good vocal technique will tell you the same thing. I love the guy, but his voice is totally fried. Sad but true.

[@pcollenyt3683]

Brians voice is going..he's flat on the high notes.

[@bradvan316]

2:10 F@ck it! 😆

[@ACDC4LIFE]

EVIL WALKS . . .

[@antostomp]

Brian works hard..throat of steel...

[@cliffbungalow9373]

Sure needs Phil

[@Alex-ku5us]

Leyendas

[@mnorty1]

@TheFooFighter161 sorry didnt mean to be rude but i cant understand what he is singing

[@danielpetrucci8952]

Malcolm Young and Brian tlaking in mic

[@tunaXonXtoast]

Poor Brian, he had a hard time here.

[@momoney2720]

tunaXonXtoast why?,didn't he write the lyrics?

[@tunaXonXtoast]

Just listen to him though, he was really struggling

[@momoney2720]

Havin a bad day....?

[@EV150]

More than having a bad day... he's doing vocal parts on their records that are clearly out of his range and it sets him up for disaster on live performances. No wonder his voice sounds like Donald Duck these days (before anyone starts a flame war... I LOVE ACDC AND BRIAN JOHNSON).

[@ludocrious7898]

no one understands that he holds back, saving his voice and not giving all in a rehearse

[@onemanband2157]

Pour Energie of rock n roll

[@beccahday]

@Bomenpulp yeah, he seems frustrated here, like he's struggling with his voice.

[@ThatsBadTV]

They did this right after a show I believe, so no kidding Brian's vocals aren't there

[@brycebecker7873]

Yeah he got a bit pissed at 2:10 - 2:11 actually he he said "fuck it" sounds like his monitors were a bit too low or he missed the pitch...still Brian's vocals are a lot more sophisticated than Bon's, I love Bon but Brian took ACDC into the 21st century...Hands down these guys stepped it up a notch after his passing!

[@gmanhirt8818]

malcom...

[@jimaceltic]

Haha, the wee "fuck it " coment at 2.12, funny as fuck :-), normality :-D

[@guitarnut4788]

2:11 Brian says fuck this shit. Lmao

[@CarlG0932]

2:05 flick of the switch - fuck this

[@Hammar18]

CarlG0932 haha best! Fuck this

[@japaebuh]

2:10 Fuck Shit hahaha

[@beccahday]

@jammergirl88 he was good, but he foolishly quit and was replaced by much better.

[@RaceWithDevil1]

Braian .... 4 1\5

[@Fenix555]

Где родной ударник?

[@Step198626]

Ясон Феникс был выкинут на мороз из группы после превращения в агрессивного и неадекватного наркомана

[@TheCountofToulouse]

Brians voice was pretty much cooked by this time. No air behind any of the notes. The truth is, this is the last album where he sounded decent. When you run at FULL THROTTLE all the time, don't be surprised if you run out of GAS.

[@obclouds]

too bad no-one asked the camera guy to give his camera to a pro guy..

[@azershotgun]

he is pissed at 2:08 he says FuCK it ?

[@oiyabastard7275]

Billy H. Hes.tired and.cant.get the.range.

[@momoney2720]

whos that gorrilla on drums?,not Phil ??

[@lucag.4384]

Simon Wright "1983-1988"

[@Thegamer10113]

\High Voltage/ 89 not 88

[@michaelhaungooah856]

multiple takes per song... especially at that level. Poor Brian, voice needs to rest.

[@MarkanVaran7]

Brian is a legendary singer its ok if his voice isnt at his absolute best here looks like they rehearsed quite a lot here

[@longlivethe80s]

Brian is a bad ass, but Bon Scott was much better.

[@skifusya2814]

Better songwriter/poet than Brian, yes, but not a better singer. Caterwauling is more musically aesthetic than Bon's singing.

[@mullaway5746]

@@skifusya2814 your kidding bon was a heaps better singer with a better voice