British guitarist analyses AC/DC Live. Speechless (Almost!)

[@freedomfest2741]

Bon Scott, he will forever be remembered and missed by true AC/DC fan's.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@Beach5289]

I remember when Back In Black came out , it took me awhile to adjust to Brian Johnson , went to that tour and I thought at the time , maybe 1 more album and they were done , who would have guessed.

[@peterbooth1525]

When I first started listening to AC/DC I loved them, however at that time I hadn't heard of Bon Scott. Once I heard him I was like, Brian who?

[@kathyrais574]

Bon was amazing & I don't think Brian Johnson near the singer Bon Scott was. No offense to Brian Lovers but in heavy metal there is a fine line btwn belting it out & screaming, when Brian sings to me I hear scream. Maybe not a good way to describe it. I love AC/DC, They are so fun to watch, Angus a show in myself, 1st u tube video of them I watched, Bon is dressed up like a lil school girl, it is hilarious. I think it was Long way to the top & those bagpipes are insane. Yea we're going to start a rock band & use bagpipes. I love it! I do listen to Brian, not a hater but Bon Scott one of a Kind!

[@mikebirkeland7650]

Right on brother..! I was lucky enough to see him live right after they came out with highway to hell they were touring with cheap trick..lol

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

You didn't even mention Malcolm Young who mostly stays in the background, but is frigging brilliant! Malcolm and Angus play different parts that fit together seamlessly.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I'm planning on doing a Malcolm video!

[@tomjimharry]

wingsofpegasus have a look at their “Live at Donnington” DVD. Find “Let there be Rock” when Angus’s guitar shits itself and how Malcom, Chris Slade and Cliff Williams keeps the hard rocking rhythm going for about 3 or 4 minutes. It really is amazing to watch and really opened my eyes up to how good a rhythm guitarist he was. RIP Malcom.

[@habsfan3363]

@@tomjimharry I seen exactly what you were talking about and you are totally correct they were all awesome

[@revans1961]

Angus said more than once that he had the easy job, there's no way he could do what Malcolm did. Malcolm could play every song exactly the same, forever.

[@revans1961]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3Tbf2Ondqararc&index=17&list=PLun0N8Lag4d1GJA3dBTxemxv5x7dDXrpR It starts about 6 mins in. Cliff with his ACE bandages on.

[@ADRAPER1303]

They played at our school dance in Sydney in 1974. Just a pub band then.

[@erichhartmann9797]

Slam dancing at a school function. Lol

[@paulfogartysongs]

lucky you. we got Air Supply in '75.

[@ADRAPER1303]

Loudest band I ever heard apart from Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs LOL

[@shilohauraable]

Kansas was the big college dance band when I attended university in Kansas! I gave them a a hard time about getting big heads about themselves when their ticket prices went up just for a concert! 😂 They were great people & talented musicians. One now sings with the Jay Sekulow Band along with the singer from Petra & other notables from various favorite bands. If you like music 🎶 from 70s - 90s,The Jay Sekulow Band is excellent! Just FYI

[@lightningbug276]

Wow!

[@evh4611]

"The other thing that separates AC/DC as a hard-rock band is that you can dance to their music. They didn't play funk, but everything they played was funky. And that beat could really get a crowd going. I first saw them play in 1979 at Madison Square Garden, before their singer Bon Scott died and was replaced by Brian Johnson. The crowd yanked all the chairs off the floor and piled them into a pyramid in front of the stage. It was a tribute to how great they were.I'll go on record as saying they're the greatest rock & roll band of all time. They didn't write emotional lyrics. They didn't play emotional songs. The emotion is all in that groove. And that groove is timeless." Rick Rubin

[@OldiesMomma]

LOL😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅 the best rock in Roll band ever. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@jr13227]

As Angus once said “Malcom could play all my leads parts, but I could never play his rhythm parts” simply the best

[@marinushj]

Exactly, and he also said this: 'Me, the greatest rock guitarist in the world? I'm not even the best guitarist in my band!' which complements your quote perfectly.

[@dirtshredder8737]

@@marinushj very humble statement but Angus is just pure badass.

[@wheresatari668]

Simply the best. Better than all the rest. - Tina Turner

[@Audfile]

The thing about AC/DC is they were soo great that if they had never existed in their time, they could come out today as a brand new band and still take the world by storm. If AC/DC was a brand new band today, rock would suddenly become #1 genre again.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Quite possibly!

[@kirkcunningham6146]

I agree...if they were to come out today with Bon Scott on vocals, it would be mind blowing. The millennials would go nuts...

[@Audfile]

Kirk Cunningham the mumble rap bubble would take a serious hit for sure.

[@jimjam1719]

yes, i agree, and would love to see that, but,,,,, today's kids,,,, i dunno. im not quite sure they would grasp onto it, that is, most are indoctrinated by computer music and rap,,,, so,,, i would hope so. whadda ya think? it would be very nice if it could make a comeback and get rid of most of the music and auto tune today. can't ya tell im an old school rocker.?. lol

[@rl1800]

It's true, if Dirty Deeds was released tomorrow, it would be number #1 within a week.

[@nickv4073]

Phil Rudd proved that you don't have to be fancy to be a good drummer. As for what else makes AC/DC special, simple catchy riffs and the best rhythm guitar player on the planet in Malcolm.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Keeping it simple is actually very difficult, so many over play.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Phil and Ringo...separated at birth😎

[@TheDrummerman1951]

A drummer"s main job is to keep the beat not get fancy Keep it solid thats the best.

[@777jones]

He’s more than merely good. Rudd is one of the best rock n roll drummers.

[@shmooless3699]

@@TheDrummerman1951 i used to think that until i saw black midis drummer

[@gnosticmom2805]

Them's my boys! You are absolutely correct: they are as tight and professional live as they are in the studio. Malcolm was a dictator about being the best - always. He said they owed it to the fans. RIP Malcolm.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen to that.

[@swinetrek]

It was George Young (his big brother) and Harry Vanda who worked them to exhaustion to get so tight.

[@zekesterboospirit8658]

Angus was/is really just one unique freak of nature. And damn Bon Scott was phenomenal.

[@gragrn]

Angus once said; "I only know one lead break, but it's a doozy!"

[@666headspin]

There was once a manager of a football club, he was a big AC/DC fan, and he took the entire team to one of their gigs, after the gig he turned to the team and said "If you lot played with the passion, the team work and the energy as that band did, we would be top of the league"

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@allanboyle1197]

Heard the club in question was Glasgow celtic. It had nothing to do with team work and more to do with a young man running around in a school uniform. If you Google "what did big jock know" you will see their is no lengths their depravity won't sink to. Glasgow celtic scotlands shame

[@666headspin]

I`m sorry Allan, but I definitely remember that it was an English club, maybe your getting confused between Angus Young and Jimmy Krankie.

[@dwgwnr1969]

That is such a cool story and totally true....any team or organization with the same passion and commitment to nail it every time

[@DiggitySlice]

Sounds like something John McGuirk would say

[@rkkotilley358]

Methinks that for pure rock n roll...there is no other band to compare with AC/DC...no love ,songs , no weepy ballads , only in your face r n r...will miss them terribly

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@rkkotilley358]

tanks 4 makin me hip...I stand corrected

[@rkkotilley358]

Gawd how I wish that could be true

[@stevematthews7568]

** Whole Lotta Rosie** is the Greatest Love Song in the history of ROCK N ROLL!!

[@rkkotilley358]

true that !

[@nickybareau3639]

No bull no bollocks AC/DC bon Scott era greatest rock n roll band ever

[@RexBarca]

I still see Brian Johnson as the "new" singer

[@iflyforfree]

How is Angus so tight on that guitar with his head banging, foot stopping, running around spastic convulsions. LEGEND 🎸

[@ray.shoesmith]

Angus is 5'4, he said in an interview that moving like he does is the only way he can get around the fretboard.

[@longlost8424]

my high school graduation (1980) song, that got the most votes (80%) was "Highway to Hell"..Unfortunately, the class leadership moved the song to "Time for me to Fly" by REO Speed wagon. In protest, myself and my best friend went naked under our gowns, and did our walk off with the back side raised.... Forever, LET THERE BE ROCK!!!!

[@juliemanarin4127]

😂 haha...good one!

[@pandorafox3944]

We voted for Back in Black. Didn't happen. Friggin squares.

[@theschath9046]

We voted for Golden Country (pre REO sell out).. they made us pick The Best of Times (Styx sell out) we complained, but no naked protest.. you done good

[@randytaylor2485]

This is a great example of how a band plays not only for themselves but for the rest of the band. There's no egos going on here. It's a passion for some raw, loud and hard rockin blues. Very brilliant!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Exactly, when the whole band pulls in the same direction it makes a massive difference.

[@davidheaton4650]

All due respect to Brian Johnson , but Bon is on a completely different level

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@kathleensmith950]

Yes bon was perfect for acdc too bad he didn't have the common sense to stay far away from killer drugs.

[@kathleensmith950]

Well see the level he's at! He musta been a narcissist.

[@thesummerland6165]

agreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! saw them both and Bon was so special!! the whole crowd was mesmerized

[@thesummerland6165]

@@kathleensmith950 ignorant comment, he died from hypothermia after drinking and passing our in a car, the temp dropped severely..., plenty of musicians drink as well as people in general....judgmental much?

[@leebanks-gorton4512]

I just love the energy in this performance wish this type of music was still around

[@constantine7382]

This song, this guitar player is the reason I play. Best band I ever seen. And not nearly as " simple" as people think. These guys were/are monsters!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@doubled2570]

Fun fact: Angus young never did drugs they asked why he told them I can be just as crazy as everyone else and don’t need them

[@greatdelusion7654]

Actually, you’re wrong - his drug of choice was chocolate milk.

[@kathleensmith950]

Yea i always was border line crazy if i could ever have been in rock band i would have been a angus oh but with a top on!

[@kathleensmith950]

I agree with Angus never desired drugs always high on life and living abit of crazyness? Heck yea!

[@ericwyatt3646]

smokes and a shitload of candy and soda. lol!!!

[@jamesart9]

Pretty sure I saw him interviewed on Australian TV and his eyes told lies to those words.

[@Phinneaus.P.Goldspinks]

AC/DC motto."When you find a good riff....... stick to it". You could never accuse the boys of straying out of their lane.

[@wingsofpegasus]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[@lesgl]

They didn't give a shit..that sums it up..here's what we do..like it or you don't..end of..

[@ronaldhartke982]

JerkyJ ..... Agreed Jerky,....always got what ya payed 4r with AC/DC, ....no experimental jazz albums,....always straight ahead rock!

[@swinetrek]

Like Status Quo

[@DC-js4gk]

Story about Malcolm in Oz probably late '80's, fellow muso mocking them "Ac/Dc, same record a dozen times". Mal grabs him by the scruff and barks, "You mean FIFTEEN albums". Probably not true

[@gragrn]

Angus once replied to a reporter who claimed AC/DC had made 13 albums that all sound the same. He said; "That's not true! We've made 14 albums that all sound the same!"

[@rlta04]

Every musician who plays rock and roll should view this as the ultimate holy grail in which to attempt to reach even if it is likely not possible. There will never be another band as good as this band. They the best at whst they do-PERIOD!

[@edwardcook2973]

They did an interview where Angus said that bobbing his head was how he kept count of the beat. If you ever watch a video and focus on Malcolm, you'll see he is doing the same thing, just not as noticeable. And so was the bass player. That is how they were able to keep their music so tight. They all kept in time with each other. Other bands could learn a lot from AC/DC.

[@greatdelusion7654]

It’s true, you’re correct. Mal’s head bobbing was usually a little quicker but more discreet. Both always moved in rhythm. Interesting point.

[@timkapeller6948]

He's keeping time with his legs also..

[@timholtzclaw8930]

Yep.

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

The thing is, Malcolm made the job a hell of a lot easier for the drummer. But here you see that Phil Rudd didn't even need Malcolm to do a perfect job. Simple but difficult music when it comes to rhythm and swing. Needless to say, the bass player is tight as a clock too. Just listen to some of the best AC/DC cover bands, then you clearly hear just how brilliant the originals were.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@rolanddeschain965]

It's impossible to play this loud enough, i've been trying for 40 years. I'll keep trying of course!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha true!

[@markduett1532]

@@wingsofpegasus They don't make speakers good enough to stand up to that awesomeness!

[@adrianblackberry9327]

Mate, I watch this song on KZbin in its various clips about every week. 5K TV, sound system and with my porcelain trinkets jumping I CANNOT make it loud enough as well! Ever! Love Tassie Joy

[@forfpartyforfparty6459]

👍😁true!

[@StopMAGA]

Have you tried turning the volume up to 11?

[@randywissler9923]

And this right here is why Phil Rudd is such the beast drummer he is. Playing those 16th notes on the high hats constantly for 7 minutes without ever missing a stroke. Dudes forearms have to be godlike!!!

[@beeemm2578]

3:11 that almost a shuffle coming back in....

[@toziahonaker9889]

I've been to three ACDC shows and all of them were among the best concerts I ever attended. Angus was all over the stage while playing extremely well.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@andrewmarinkovich8657]

I was lucky enough to see them twice with Bon Scott. Changed everything for me in terms of music and what I listened to. Bought an SG and learned to play guitar. They were SOOOO good! The amount of sound that band produced live while still sounding so tight, and the energy they put into their shows (and their recordings), well, it's no wonder they're one of the most popular and hardest rocking bands ever.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@sfjeanfrancois]

AC/DC bon-era songs get under your skin & resurface throughout your entire life. Never gets old. It’s pure quality & life long listening joy.

[@ExUSSailor]

For me, Bon was one of the most charismatic frontmen ever.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Definitely!

[@kathleensmith950]

But you see how much bon cared killed hisself way to short of his life Bummer

[@bemikentales2191]

bon and freddy

[@jimhere1]

@Steven Löhel choked on his own puke

[@markreyes9789]

I agreed but look also Ian Gillan

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

This was actually never mentioned till was mentioned... Malcolm Young!! He was the quiet one, the one not on the spot and I also admit it... I've never mentioned before till it was mentioned. Malcolm Young was the engine in AC/DC. May he RIP Great Rock icon and can't never be replaced!! Great review by the way, very different and really good. Respect!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! Yeah I got side tracked with the drums and forgot to mention Malcolm, but it's like with all the great bands, they are a sum of their parts and AC/DC had some awesome parts!

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

We all got side tracked though! Like i'd said Malcolm was the engine for AC/DC, but it was always Angus the one to see. After Malcolm left us, then, at least for me! That he was the one behind all the riffs for AC/DC. Amazing. Hey you have a nice channel. Cheers!

[@captn_hanky]

Acdc is the sountrack of my life

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@TheElizabethtarantin]

shape shifter DITTO

[@undinism69]

Just have to say, my old gym teacher at school used to watch two of Australia's best bands, ac/dc and skyhooks play together at the same pub/hotel for $1 entry. Omg, bliss, when he told me this in the late 80s at school, I was soo jealous!

[@ianconway9432]

On the Highway.

[@RedneckPunk]

Right on man..me too..this record and powerage still a staple in my ears

[@Jehannum2000]

Musically, it's the rock-steady groove and the tightness that do it for me. It sounds simple but it's not at all easy to lock in together the way those guys did.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@iangrozier7877]

55 iam now, and I still live for Bon Scott. I think of all the album's we could have had now. But i count my blessings for every one I've got. I miss you bonny lad!! You will always be the greatest front man ... EVER!! Shout you a beer one day....... One day!! Knew I shouldn't have watched this Upset myself now I have.

[@pilgrimnix1]

I've loved AC/DC since I was a kid in the third grade. I hate it when people say all their songs sound the same. TNT doesn't sound like Gimme' A Bullet...Let There Be Rock doesn't sound like Highway To Hell...maybe they use the same approach to song writing, but each record has it's own sound. You can easily hear how they grew as a band with each lp they released.

[@wingsofpegasus]

And those don't sound like Back in Black! If it were actually that simple, they wouldn't have made it big.

[@RedneckPunk]

I've said that exact thing also..powerage really showed their growth..

[@livewire2759]

I discovered AC/DC in 5th grade when I happened to find my father's cassette of Dirty Deeds. I recognised the title track from hearing it on the radio, but you'll never hear the rest of that album on radio! Love at first feel, big balls, rocker... I was hooked... I bought their entire catalog by the time I graduated from high school, and every album since then as soon as they were released.

[@gator1376]

I've often wondered what AC/DC would have become if Bon had lived on. What music are We missing out on right now , it breaks My heart just thinking about it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it was a killer line up.

[@jeraldgonzalez9676]

Gator, Right!!!! So Right!!!

[@titan-tm7kl]

@xxx xxx i agree you can see his energy and vibrancy wasn't there at that time

[@titan-tm7kl]

@xxx xxx i thought it was just me that thought that

[@cv8z231]

It's a terrible shame.😕

[@johndef5075]

Took my wife to see them on Black Ice tour. She wasnt a huge fan but was absolutely blown away by their live performance. Now says it was a top 5 concert for her.😁

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! There's nothing better than converting someone to an awesome band!

[@peterbooth793]

It is amazing how, in the midst of an epileptic fit that Angus plays so well 👏.

[@darrenreid4634]

Everyone took the lead from Mal. He was the one that controlled the tempo then Phil gave it that swing along with Cliff and then you had Angus. Pound for pound Phil is on of the best drummers around

[@74dartman13]

They were tight! If you've never jammed with a band, you won't realize how difficult that is and how much practice it takes to get to that point! They make it look easy! Awesome!👍😎🎸🎶

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it's one of those things that flies under the radar unless you actually play! Very impressive!

[@74dartman13]

wingsofpegasus that's for sure! I've done it and it's not easy, but when you get to that point where everybody clicks, it's a feeling like no other!

[@KevinHallSurfing]

74dart man True. Phil Rudd came over with a mate a few times and I remember he was saying how easy it was to start racing in the early days, the Bass would of course follow and the band were running around at 100mph. Haha Hard to imagine but it was early days ... feel old :-((

[@74dartman13]

Kevin Hall wow! Awesome story! Don't feel bad...I feel old too! Feels like my young days of wild and fun times, was a whole different lifetime ago!

[@robertallen6710]

..playing around in different bands...either you're blessed with the tightness or not...super difficult to create if it's not already there...if you'd like to hear another super tight band..check out Uriah Heep...

[@SeanCleverly]

This is why these boys are simply the best, bar none. I grew up with these guys here in Australia in an era where we had such incredible pub bands, AC/DC, The Angels, Rose Tattoo and others, but AC/DC stood head and shoulders above them all and Ronald Belford Scott was the man.

[@jennynebel5787]

My Friend,,I also grew up with these favourite bands,just like you did in the 1970's and 1980's at the time. From J. N.

[@garydevonport8101324]

totally missing the point with no mention of Malcolm. Angus is doing the visual stuff, Malcolm is making that tremendous sound.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I'm aiming to do a vid just on Malcolm 🤘

[@elizabethmom]

I've watched this critique a few times now. During my time with Phil, if there was a song I'd make sure to be side stage for, it was this one. He just blew the roof off, each and every time. It is so lovely, to hear someone, particularly from your generation, appreciate them (and him) like you have here. I'm going to pass this along to my son. It's bound to put a smile on his face, too. Just beautiful.

[@MrJoseph6119]

My Opinion AC/DC is in my 10 greatest bands ever!.....Bon Scott to Brian Johnson two killer vocals in one band!

[@beatles4ever156]

The...Bon Scott - AC/DC is the only AC/DC period. The band was on a whole different level when he was alive. RIP Mr Scott

[@wingsofpegasus]

I'd agree with that.

[@fitzyholden1036]

Bloody oath.

[@joe22589]

I know what you mean - but life goes on and is lived forward. I am fine with their decision. And I saw Bon Scott and Johnson. But the latest line-up was not my cup of tes

[@lafelong]

Agreed. I was a teenager when Bon died, and though Back in Black was a very cool "tribute album" to listen to when it came out.. I never bought any AC/DC music after that. IMO, a huge part of AC/DC was Bon's ability to do low and slow, dirty, nasty vocals. Something that was *totally* missing in Johnson's singing. =(

[@RejectHumanityReturn2Monke]

For someone who wasn't around the Bon Scott era, Johnson- AC/DC is THE rock band for me. A classic metal fan myself, I enjoy my Johnson-AC/DC as much as I enjoy my Manowar.

[@70kid8]

I love watching your facial expressions while watching this video. I can see your true appreciation and joy while watching one of the best live rock bands ever. They weren't the most technical musicians, but they certainly put on some of the best shows ever.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Angus gets me every time! But the tightness on show here was epic!

[@RedneckPunk]

@@wingsofpegasus exactly on point..they came out to blow your doors off and to make it loud and proud..just a great group with great work ethic..

[@tommyzep7401]

Pure high octane rock and roll at it's best. Firmly based in the blues and so freakin tight as you pointed out. AC/DC from the 1970s has always made me imagine what Chuck Berry would sound like on steroids and speed.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha great comparison!

[@tommyzep7401]

wingsofpegasus, check out "Rush in Rio" YYZ sometime. Audience sings along.........to an instrumental!

[@lesgl]

Yep..Chuck Berry..Little Richard etc...all the early greats who started it in the first place..

[@martymcmannis9121]

I fell in love with these guys in 79. Then my heart was crushed. RIP Bon and Malcolm

[@karenglenn6707]

I grew up in Melbourne and got to see them as a teenager so many times in the 70's. They were a brilliantly tight band even then. I have never seen them since Bon died, still love them but he was it for me with the other boys. RIP Bon, you are a legend in this country!

[@dawnmgerner692]

I’ve seen AC/DC multiple times over 35 years, every time they’ve been so tight, same with the Scorpion’s, live sounds so good, it’s like being in the studio. 💕💕🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ericheine2414]

I saw this band when they first came to America. We walked out of the show asking each other "How are you going to top that?" A lot of people don't get that a rock and roll band is a theatrical production. You got to make the scene. You got to keep it simple so you can whip it hard.

[@kevinbaldwin4816]

Bon Scott was the best frontman ever

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@davidmartinsen332]

Kevin Baldwin as much as I'm love a.c. d.c bon was fuckin great but takes 2n to Freddy Mercury ... sorry Kev....

[@mikeyj.3605]

Don't forget Ronnie Van Zant. He had similar stage presence to Bon Scott.

[@dodgerrogermarshall8125]

Edward Harshaw grow up dickhead

[@blowingfree6928]

Kevin Baldwin - he really was not; he does not have the moves or exuberance to be the best. I have seen him with AC/DC and he is good, but nothing like as good as Freddie, or some others I have seen. At an AC/DC concert you are waiting for Angus; he is the star and the pyrotechnics of the band, the one you feast your eyes on, the one the audience want. When Angus comes forward Bon Scott fades into the background; the best frontmen would not have allowed that and would have taken Angus on as two whirling Dervishes.

[@mariakent8689]

Best stuff that has EVER come out of real heavy rock so far! There is nobody like these guys!

[@robervin4384]

As a Yank I've got Aerosmith, GNR, Metallica, some classic one-off's & dig my Zep........but, given the choice of listening to some wholesome Rock-n-Roll incessantly it's gotta be there guys no question!

[@garyglasser6478]

Thanks for giving this old school jam some spotlight. Another heart and head pounder is 'Kicked in the teeth' off of their Powerage album. Again thanks Phil for catering to us old guys, Gary

[@artbylarry]

great to see your genuine enthusiasm wingsofpegasus

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

I watch this let there be rock video on KZbin all the time! Really all of the guys in ACDC including Bon Scott and Brian Johnson have made a ACDC what it is. I love them so much, I will never stop loving them until my heart quits. Rock in peace Malcolm and George. Angus? You are literally a guitar God, please don’t ever quit.

[@leebay6093]

Saw them play early 70’s in a park in Sydney and I tell you they played with same energy and class - just brilliant to walk into a park on a lazy quiet weekend day and see AC/DC playing

[@markduett1532]

Despite Angus being all over the place, that guitar never moves while he's actually playing. I don't even know how he can do that.

[@kevincroughn9816]

That whole live concert is incredible! Angus plays as if his SG is an extention of his body. His playing seems to come as naturally to him as breathing does for the rest of us. During those early years of AC/DC I was heavy into punk rock so I didn't really listen to those early records until about four years after Bon's death. And speaking of Bon Scott as far as I'm concerned there is no band without him. A friend of mine was signed to RCA in the mid 80's and was recording with his band in the Bahamas. The engineer of the studio told him that AC/DC were there a few weeks earlier and how Brian Johnson would achieve his high pitched vocals. He said that he sang quietly as to not damage his vocal cords and afterwards they would just bump them up in the mix. If it's true it just confirms my thoughts of him being a pale shadow compared to Bon Scott. There aren't many bands that equal the intensity of the Bon Scott years of AC/ DC.

[@patricklenehan1778]

A smile on your face right off the bat.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha yeah it's impossible not to watching AC/DC to be fair.

[@barrakouta]

Hi Phil. Love your videos. I keep coming back to this particular one because I loved Bon Scott era Acca Dacca (as we call them in Oz). Brian was wonderful but Bon was on another level. Such stage presence and so charismatic. I particularly like your facial expressions as you're watching it; just pure enjoyment and appreciation for a legendary band. Rock on Phil!

[@paddypoolfc3579]

Bought my first AC/DC album when I was 11. Back in black. June 23 1984. Seen them 8 times since. Simply awesome live. We'll miss them when they're gone but they're music will live on and inspire generations. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@simonnarramore6098]

The Bon Scott version of AC/DC were and still are my favourite band. Unfortunately I only ever got to see them with Brian and nice guy though he is they are a different animal without Bon. Angus was still crazy ( Back in Black and FTATR tours) so I can't complain! I can see they leave you as breathless as they did me! So much energy! Phil and Cliff are a very underrated rhythm section and you rightly point out the rock solid drums. Great tone from the Sonor kit too. What a difference Angus is to someone like Michael Schenker who is an equally fabulous guitarist but it's like comparing Beethoven to Chuck Berry! One is dull to watch live but amazing to listen to and the other gives an amazing visual and aural experience

[@openureyes929]

Love you're analysis..This has always been one of my fav songs. ACDC truly was a special band!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@truttman]

Bon Scott was a ringmaster. Could hold an audience in the palms of his hands.

[@ghfdt368]

Been a huge AC/DC fan for years. I must say as bold as this may seem Malcolm Young was the best Rock rythm guitarist I've ever heard. So unbelievably tight and dependable and has no issues letting Angus do the fancy stuff even though he was more than capable. I have heard many famous guitarists who met Malcolm who stated he was an incredible guitarist off the stage too. You should definitely do a video on either for those about to rock or to go full Malcolm central, Louisiana swamp stomp. It's an amazing insight into Malcolm playing slide guitar and swampy blues. It's a real treat to listen to.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@andrewd7586]

These guys played the local pubs & halls in my home town of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia back in their early days in the 70’s. They were heading towards legendary status then & were still bloody great the last few times they’ve come back to Oz. Last tour here my then 17 year old daughter could not believe how Angus could throw his head around as he’s always done, let alone play the guitar so perfectly! You hit it spot on, they were so damn tight then & still are. RIP Bon & Malcolm.

[@3dogdog]

And the bass tone is just so spot on clean with bottom...wow.

[@sorelsuareztube]

Let there be rock! My favorite ACDC song.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@jime386]

I was fortunate enough to see AC/DC open for Aerosmith. BEST BAND EVER! Aerosmith died that night.... Unfortunately, Bon did a little while later

[@chadreno9834]

bon and Brian Angus cliff Phil and Malcom Young. Chris Slade. Simon Wright Stevie Young. ACDC. best band of all time.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@robertcurtis1525]

Its brilliant...live music at its rawest.Thats why they're HUGE...love em

[@Idbuzzpro]

When I was on the concert in Norway and listened to them in spektrum it was almost like listening to a cd . They are very good at playing live . Very good sound.

[@garyglasser6478]

Had to come back and revisit this. Phil and his drumming performance were recognized by all, and still to this day. Angus and his simple light-picking that comes through as monstrous, is also a rock pinnacle. Their tightness comes together if they are breathing and their hearts beating as if they are all one musician. Sure, there are many more complicated styles by drummers and guitar players. If you want to be somebody and want to know where to start, and when to know you have reached a player's top skill level, then you need to watch 70's ACDC. This is where rock and roll musicians in the modern era saw what a musician's nirvana looks like. ACDC was first ridiculed for being so simple, then forever praised by the best for what is the definition of solid/tight playing.

[@fowmoufpunk]

Indeed. AC/DC are the dictionary definition of "less is more". There's nothing more astounding, musically, hearing geniuses craft simplicity. I can make a correlation of this to Hip-Hop music: Lil Jon's production of "Yeah" by Usher. The song has as much staying power today as it did in 2003 and there are only five percussion instruments and three synths in the whole song, four simple patterns and no bridge. Pure perfection.

[@OldiesMomma]

@@fowmoufpunk I don't understand how anyone can pick one group over another. Don't they all have something to give to the music world if they are good 👍 no matter who they are or where they originally came from originally. If you are from the USA or the UK or Australia. Great music, is great 👍 music 🎵🎶. I think that they are all great 😃😃😃

[@bigboy9983]

Acdc did not do rehearsals. They played the pubs night after night, first in Australia, later the world. This was their training ground.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah years of playing the small venues!

[@Kirra-Oz]

They played at my local dance in 73.

[@swinetrek]

And High Schools. We raised $300 (a lot of money in 1973) to get them to play our end of year "dance". My Mum told Bon he was a cheeky bugger.

[@Puppydoug]

Their early Australian release albums were often recorded in studio STRAIGHT AFTER CONCERT GIGS. So the adrenelin was still there, the vibe was raw and it transferred beautifully on to tape!

[@JPMonstie]

Trinitarian Your mum was spot on.

[@proudpict2057]

This song can never ever be played loud enough!!!!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@donna3465]

Man, the memories that this song and AC/DC brings back: High school keg parties with AC/DC blasting... EIGHT of us deciding (at the last minute) to pile into a pickup truck (yes, a pickup truck!) and go see them in concert again, for the sixth time, and jamming right next to the stage. My ears rang for 2 days afterwards... Midnight swims at the lake with AC/DC blasting from the boat’s 8-track player... and I could go on and on. I love this band. They played a huge role in my teenage years. Thanks for picking this one, Fil!

[@dbertoli]

WOW. Opinions were expressed years and years ago. One of the best Rock-n-Roll bands EVER!

[@teresafinoalchemy]

Oh Fil, you're killing me (in a good way!) with all your reviews of bands like AC DC. I was a teenager in the 1970s - such a fantastic era for music. It was wild!!! Saw AC DC in concert at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia in February 1981, with their massive bell. They used to be billed as "the loudest rock n roll band in the world". The night I saw them they were so loud they had to sedate all the patients in a nearby hospital!

[@clarkewi]

Its the power of the primal rhythm. Relentless. Exciting.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@davidmartinsen332]

Didn't mention Malcolm or Cliff .. Mal.is the center of it all and Cliff like an earth quake... all in all great comments and personally top 5 favorite a.c. dc songs

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah sorry about that, Phil put me off with his drumming!

[@davidmartinsen332]

wingsofpegasus it's all good... I think k the main season they play with such persision is that Angus and Malcolm are brothers..grew up together and learned together... like Angus said he's my height... u can look him in the eye... Notorious Young Brothers... plus mal was a musical genius... simplicity at its best. ...dont forget to turn it up to fuckin 11 ....lol

[@chrisb3738]

Yes! Malcolm staying home and taking care of business is why Angus can go off.

[@tezdiz9133]

Thanks

[@chrisshelton4496]

Love everything AC/DC ever did. ANGUS!!! nothing else needs to be said. The guy is King. Thanks for the vedio.

[@stevew585]

AWESOME! Bon, always my fav front Man out of the two, different class!

[@jameschance3991]

This whole live show at the Apollo was amazing! Kudos to the sound engineer!

[@aaronsilver1975]

James Chance this is live in Paris, from Let There Be Rock the movie, not the Apollo performance on If you want blood.

[@michaelsimpson3661]

@@aaronsilver1975 wrong mate that's the apollo.

[@hermanhelmich]

That energy and vocals What a blast

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it's just full on!

[@unitedplankton2866]

i love both AC/DC incarnations. Back in Black was the first album i bought back in 1982, and it led to a 30 year love affair with all their music...Bon Scott is still my favorite, though.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@swinetrek]

Both? There were 30 plus ex members

[@MrJSpicoli]

I've been around the land, and seen a million bands. Aint one of them got what AC/DC's got. Thanks for reviewing my favorite band and enduring my hack poetry.

[@Marsha0364]

Hands down my favorite band ever!!!! Love Bon so much, years ago my friends husband who is a pilot was giving private flying lessons and one of his students was Georganne Williams!!!!!!! So cool her husband just hung out with him a few times they actually even went on a riverboat together to gamble! Can you imagine! They don't hang no more but just wanted to share this with you I'll have to ask her if they still keep in touch once in awhile! ❤️🤘She said they were just such down to earth good people!

[@masteryoda498]

Greatest live rock band ever, I have seen AC/DC live four times, and each performance was flawless, in fact AC/DC sound better live than their studio material, a testimony to their talent and skill as musicians.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@rl1800]

Bon was the greatest frontman ever.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@swinetrek]

Not as good as Doc Neeson The Angels) but better than Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo)

[@williamcabell142]

You’re nuts!

[@edwardcook2973]

Second best. Freddie Mercury was number 1.

[@Divergence]

Bon was always one of those rare singers, who sounded nearly exactly like he did on the album live. Especially where they where performing with a good quality microphone on stage.

[@peterbulloch4328]

As z young kid it amazed me how Angus would lie on his side/back on the ground and rotate around while still playing, just mad genius!

[@scottboyer8450]

For me AC/DC is the greatest rock band of them all. Its all they've ever done, and they do it better than anyone.

[@futuregohan9662]

Bon Scott is my favorite singer of acdc

[@teunio501]

I think Malcom Young deserves more credits, he is so incredible rock solid. He the baseplayer and drummer are the engines of the band, absolutly Rock Solid.

[@dutchflats]

AC/DC was the BEST live Rock band ever.......Hell, they were just plain the Best Rock band ever!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@terrya8989]

Billy Joel got dragged along to see them and said they are the best band he ever saw.

[@briandoyle6188]

I'm listening and watching this with a massive smile on my face can't believe this is live... amazing...the beginning can ya imagine that there live ....so much fun.....love bon Scott....only now do I truly appreciate Angus Young's playing and ability....

[@thesummerland6165]

omg saw ac/dc dozen times over the years and could never believe how they all put 1000% into every single performance! Angus would throw himself down onto the stage and run sideways circle WITHOUT MISSING A NOTE!!! how the hell he could do it is still unbelievable! they were the hardest working band I ever saw and loved them every time