Scott Ian on 'The Magic of Malcolm Young' | Artist Interview | Gretsch Guitars

Scott Ian explains the magic of Malcolm Young: “Specifically, these guys, as a guitar player, mean everything to me,” explains Ian in this video interview. “That’s why I really wanted them on me because it makes me happy to be able to look at them every day.
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The number of artists who consider Malcolm Young an inspiration runs pretty deep, but we’re guessing not too many have gone so far to actually have his face inked into their own skin. Anthrax axeman Scott Ian, though, has immortalized the late-great rhythm guitarist on his left bicep, along with his brother Angus Young on his right.
Sott Ian continues to say, “Malcolm has always been my hero since day one because he basically taught me how to play guitar. As a kid with AC/DC albums, vinyl albums, in my little bed room on a turn table, I just used to sit and figure out how to play their songs. And it was all Malcolm. You know? It was all him. So, I was learning to play specifically by listening to what he was doing. He was my guitar teacher. He was the reason I learned how to play rhythm guitar the way I do.”
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[@majugejohn3716]

“Don’t tickle the guitar, hit the bugger”- Malcolm Young

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

Jason Turner when asked about his running and jumping all over the stage during his live performances, Angus said words to the effect of: “Look mate, I’m not a big guy, have you SEEN how big that guitar looks when I’m holding it? If I want to play the guitar I’ve got no choice, I’ve GOT to beat the HELL out of it, or it just doesn’t work!” Heh, he’s SO right! The SG isn’t really a big guitar, but it looks HUGE on Angus!

[@wezacker6482]

True enough. I'm 6'5" and play a SG and it looks like a friggin' ukulele on me! I love how it plays, so I am not changing any time soon, but it's almost like it was made to scale for someone Angus's size.

[@deanladue3151]

@@wezacker6482 it is a lighter guitar scale wise compared to lets say a '59 or '60 Les Paul. I read an article where Angus played a Les Paul live and nearly dislocated his left shoulder because of the Les Pauls weight. And Angus looks better with an SG anyway.

[@wezacker6482]

@@deanladue3151 I agree. It looks like a normal sized guitar on him. Did you see the 'Back in Black' video? Poor Mal was 'playing' a Gretsch White Falcon that was bigger than he was! He went right back to the stripped Gretsch Jet Firebird afterwards. :D

[@deanladue3151]

@@wezacker6482 and then you see Ted Nugent playing Byrdlands and they look tiny! Heard one of the reasons Malcolm ditched the White Falcon was it was hard to keep in tune with the heavy gauge strings that he used, and would have feedback issues at some venues.

[@och70]

Angus Young may be known as "the face of AC/DC", but Malcolm was the backbone, the heart and soul. RIP

[@johnnyhamlett2727]

YEP

[@NapoleonBonapartepdrquay]

Malcolm Young was a great man.

[@kgunitkeese17]

Malcolm was established as being the brains behind the band.

[@chuckselvage3157]

It was Malcolms band he bought in Angus in.

[@KingCrimson82]

Nah, Common!? its pretty much 50/50 he plays and feels soloes like no second and also is a rhythm beast !

[@timrobinson9192]

I almost teared up at Scott's words of respect for Malcolm, that was super gratifying to hear. Two super great rhythm guitarists (Scott/Malcolm) each at their end of the spectrum, but respect is never far away. Rock and roll is more than just musicianship, it's a way of life, and a brotherhood. ☮☮☮🤘🤘🤘 RIP Malcolm.

[@robchy9773]

I did tear up...but i always do when it comes to AC/DC..the only band i have a soul connection to..dont know why... i grew up in the 80s and listened to every band.. i cant stand some of the bands now but AC/DC has never changed,,im almost 54 and i still crank it up when i hear that first fiff...R.I.P Mal and Bon🙏😍 The G.O.A.T

[@ryanc7160]

@@robchy9773 me too brother, no shame here. These guys have gotten me through more of life's shit than anything else, no bull. I hope I can be half the older brother for my younger bros that he is and always will be for Angus. I pray that they fully grasp the sheer scale of the impact/influence they've had on, well EVERYTHING. With a full heart, Thank you ACDC, for showing the entire world what being SOLID is all about. And thank you, Rob Chy, and the countless others like you and me that throw up that kind of thanks and praise to those gents.

[@robchy9773]

@@ryanc7160 ..I'm a she.. Robbie is my name..lol...it's all good happens all the time. The Young's will forever be the greatest in my book..so much respect. My look on life is be the best you can be..live life with no..I'm sorries..unless it's something to be sorry for..

[@ryanc7160]

@@robchy9773 Hi, um, oops my bad hahaha. Thats an even cooler name for a she!

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

And a sisterhood as well. I wanna do it myself. My family doesn’t understand it? But they don’t have too. My mother took me to the rnr hall of fame back in July that is 3.5 hours of my life I’ll never forget when I seen Angus’s school suit and Bon’s handwritten lyrics to highway to hell. And so many other rock and metal monuments it was then i truly realized? That’s what I want to do with my life.

[@skoocha]

Scott might be the biggest AC/DC fan, amazing to hear him play all the riff and tones spot on, and hear his genuine love talking about it, gotta love and respect the dude

[@catlikemeew]

Eh, second biggest. SoloDallas probably takes the win.

[@cyclocaster2]

Hats off to Scot Ian . He's a professional musician but he remains a fan of the guitarist who inspired him as a teenager. Respect!

[@sinane.y]

why would he stop being a fan lol

[@Taurus1337]

And why would he stop? xD

[@Taurus1337]

Because you answered a question without answering the question.

[@Taurus1337]

Either way I asked a completely relevant question to you lol.

[@samxday]

This is a great video. Full respect

[@McParfittLennon]

Find someone that talks about you the way Scott Ian talks about Malcolm Young

[@minebrosteaex1096]

Angus

[@ohman3500]

me

[@tenhundredkills]

Easier said than done!

[@tersan8547]

Mom.

[@juniordaddyman]

Total respect!!! Thanks brother!!

[@stevemuzak8526]

People say that AC/DC songs are easy but why no one on this Planet sounds like them? They are unique and one of a kind.

[@Riley512]

Listen to Krokus.

[@garthok6224]

Airborne...

[@DrSpoculus]

Airborne

[@BlitzBobby104]

What a great tribute to a guy that really doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Malcolm had such a way of playing. Yet stood in back of the stage and let Angus get all the attention. Thanks Scotty for showing the respect for a legend

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

So true,, never noticed really Malcolm in the background, with the bass player, and drummer,,,but listening to the late Bon Scott interviews,and Angus interviews Malcolm was the boss,,the Leader of AC/DC...R.I.P. Malcolm Young.

[@BlitzBobby104]

@@mangoMango-ck3et yes he was the brains and driving force behind the band. But didn’t like the attention. The Young’s joined the rolling Stones on stage. They kept trying to pull him to the front of the stage. But he kept going right back to side of drums

[@7guitarras326]

"Let Angus get all the attention"... i dont think that ever was an sort of decision... Angus is the reason why ACDC is the band it is. Nobody has to "let" him shine, he will shine no matter what.

[@BlitzBobby104]

@@7guitarras326 Malcolm was the brains. Angus was the Guinea pig. Trying different things so band would stand out. Super Angus, gorilla costume and the school boy outfit. Of course he wants all the attention. That’s why when Brian came in they said sing. Then shut the f up and move back by drums

[@powerage477]

Ian is a professional metal musician but he remains a fan of the guitarist who inspired him as a kid. Total respect.

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Kinda like John 5. Wearring a furry coat playing with Rob Zombie and Manson... Busting out some country ass guitar licks LOL.

[@chrisquick9219]

@@metalhead8646 one sided dipshit. I bet you dont even listen to metal that's worth a fuck!

[@davidmartinsen332]

And he gets so excited..

[@stephenhensley5631]

Amen.

[@stevekaufmann8109]

The "try playing it right" is so true when you're with a band

[@billymac72]

Dude, I've played Ramones songs with bands that couldn't nail it, good players all. With AC/DC, they never strayed from their core style, and because of that, people take that style SOOOOO for granted. Go ahead and play Riff Raff, Nervous Shakedown or Have a Drink on Me and have it sound right. What band does anything close to that today? Pure rock n' roll...it's watered down today. These guys were steeped in old blues, rock and r&b, and applied that approach to heavy rock. Bands today might have been steeped in AC/DC, and they produce watered-down AC/DC. The roots that made them so unique seem to have been lost.

[@faperito2389]

@@billymac72 they ain't lost, just rare :)

[@gregiles908]

Everyone can do the Smoke on the Water opening riff. Less than 1% actually "play it right"

[@RQCK0N]

Awesome. Saw AC/DC in the RDS in Dublin years ago. Crowd were awesome - mad into it. Early in 'The Jack', Brian held the mic out for the crowd to sing and we did, he pulled the mic back but messed his lyrics up a tiny bit, the crowd had it right, he held his hands up in acknowledgement, switched the mic off and went back and sat on the drum riser laughing and waving us on. The crowd sang it begining to end absolutely perfectly and it still gives me goosebumps, it was brilliant. Brian walked to the front applauding and said something like "did yeah enjoy that as much as we did'. Crowd goes nuts again and the lads all come forward and applaud us. It was epic and still half a gig to enjoy. Great band and great guys who respect an audience. RIP Mal. (sorry that is so long but it was great to be part of).

[@ericynot]

Not too long at all. The thing that makes AC/DC great - besides great talent and great songs - is that it's always been obvious that what they were about was making an audience feel good. It was never an ego thing, and I don't think it was even that much of a money thing. They just wanted audiences to feel as good listening to their music as they did playing it.

[@andysmith6218]

Older brother George always said .... ‘it’s the stop that rocks’.... and that is the beauty of Malcolm’s rhythm guitar playing. No wasted chords. No frivolous notes. Just enough to serve the song and nothing more. RIP Malcolm.

[@graemegreen6579]

Spot on. The older brother was important. R.I.P George Malcolm Margaret and Bon. Been some tough times for Angus and family and friends.

[@brendanorford8823]

George Young was in the Easybeats.

[@aaronkelly4255]

I never aimed to be a lead guitarist.....I only ever wanted to play like Malcolm...... I love that Gretsch sound.

[@BaritoneOneFive]

A solid body with a filtertron and heavy strings will get you there.

[@deanladue3151]

A gift to Malcolm from brother George Youngs former band mate Harry Vanda.

[@pergustafsson1155]

Malcolm might have been the best rhythm guitar player ever, but Scott Ian isn’t far behind.

[@thorman944]

@@BaritoneOneFive love my Gretch with filthytron pickup.

[@ghenny69420]

@@pergustafsson1155 nah izzy stradlin is the best rhythm guitarist

[@andydonaldson22]

The tone Ian gets on this vid might be the closest ACDC tone I've heard not coming from the band themselves.

[@dinobuddy]

Yeah, that tone is absolutely balls on.

[@jeffhodge7272]

With that guitar and a Marshall amp it's the AC/DC sound.

[@Periskop1]

I suspect the zero fret has a lot to do with this tone.

[@gfgranja]

@@jkf9167 Agreed! Just a little less gain would match ACDC 100%

[@restlessyouthproductions]

Josh Feierman agreed

[@Ringwood13]

Thank you. As a 56 yr old Aussie you brought tears to my eyes. vale Malcolm Young. 🙏🤟

[@edwardsustaita177]

I'm positive when he says, "Try playing it right," He's including himself. You can hear it in his voice that he knows Malcolm is an icon and hes a fan

[@zackersquackers]

I love this, Scott looks like a happy kid playing those riffs. The way it should be!

[@leokimvideo]

It's only the true masters of an instrument who affect the generations to come. Malcom Young is a classic example of this. He always quietly did his work without fuss or fanfair and that let Angus play the opposite role.

[@RageAgainstRustyCage]

Still playing with Redbacks?

[@NicholasChorba]

I read somewhere that an interviewer once came in and focused on Angus, had a great time talking with him, but that Malcolm got more and more angry with the guy because he wasn't acknowledging Malcolm at all. I believe he got thrown out, if I recall.

[@kooki11]

Quietly???

[@mrozzdude]

@Eugene Colin what is the point of hacking someone's instagram? :/ to post your pictures on their account?

[@BoxTunnel]

Not sure that Malcolm was ever quiet!

[@Tizio12]

It may be only a video promotion for the guitar, but I love the way Scott tells the story of this man, the passion that comes from his eyes of a child that learned how to play guitar

[@abc-bu7nr]

I think the tattoos on his biceps proves it's much more than just a promotion for a guitar

[@kurkruk70]

There is a reason every AC/DC song sounds the same, at least to the non-fans..... It is because it is rock and roll played from the heart. No need to change the formula, no need to change the results when the results are perfect.... I will go to my grave loving and listening to all their songs with the same admiration and respect.

[@iggypopisgod9]

there are acdc non fans? not on my planet

[@d.st.michael4195]

Why fix what ain’t broke. Especially, when your music literally defines an entire genre. Lol! While the rest are just chasing the sound themselves. Lol

[@d.st.michael4195]

@@iggypopisgod9 Amen! Lol

[@MsBeeCoz]

AMEN!

[@barberclown7446]

All the same? Ha! To a Deaf person that I am, I still am in awe on HOW they construct the music differently!! Mind blowing!

[@iamajay3333]

Malcolm young is the best rhythm guitarist of all time. Rip legend

[@player1363]

juve best club. ac/dc best band

[@lukashacker8751]

Not a truer word has been spoken brother

[@j_freed]

Certainly the purest. Same with Cliff and Phil, these guys are insanely good at doing a pure simple thing. The whole band could just levitate with just these three locked together, that made the AC/DC sound before you even added the skittering blues leads of Angus or the screeching of Brian which made it more majestic. Basically AC/DC is kind of gone now. The had a damn good run.

[@yeeyee9759]

No he's not lol

[@lukashacker8751]

If you ain’t got nothing good to say then don’t say nothing asshole

[@eamonmac2751]

Love it. When people say “oh but that song is so easy” I’m always like “okkkkay but I mean they wrote it , not you..they didn’t have KZbin to teach them “

[@tomcat8983]

Too right! My school of thought right there!

[@851852093114208513]

Hey, there's nothing wrong with writing a simple song in the first place. Hell, writing a simple song that nobody has heard before is WAY harder than writing a complicated song that nobody has heard before. And what's the number one rule of songwriting? KISS. Keep It Simple, Stupid.

[@someguy9469]

People who demean bands like AC/DC for being simple are the same kind of people who wouldn't be able to write a catchy tune to save their life.

[@buzzardsinuses4780]

some guy Simplicity goes a long way. Along with AC/DC, look at The Ramones.

[@scottguthrie1854]

some guy they also just find AC/DC Simple

[@haroldsmith7044]

I must have watched this video 50 times. It never gets old.

[@wickedcurve]

I remember reading a quote from Angus along the lines of how Malcolm could play like him but he couldn't play like Malcolm; the guy is a machine...

[@paulhasenauer4166]

Scott says "It makes me happy!", hes like a kid again, awesome ,long live Malcolm! and hopefully you play until your 90, mr Ian!

[@joehicks6765]

Or even 100.

[@haveguitar]

I just say Powerage, the ultimate rock guitar tone throughout the whole album!

[@avalanche816]

Absolutely right, and Downpayment blues is maybe the best of them all!

[@matspalmqvist]

Best album ever done

[@desiolle2874]

I'm not the biggest fan of Anthrax but listening to Scott talk about Malcolm makes me wanna be...brings a tear to the eye

[@neilbentham5804]

As a British-born Aussie, It’s great to see Scott Ian in awe of Malcolm. You can feel his passion.

[@fastra3621]

Why is this not an hour long!? BRILLIANT!

[@fastra3621]

@J.D. Thompson you missed my point, which is, I want to watch Scott playing AC/DC for more than 7 minutes!

[@journeyquest1]

The beard.

[@nongthip]

Yep this could have continued for much longer and I'd still re-watch. Great tribute, talent, passion. 🙌

[@guyvelvet1980]

And that kids is what respect is all about. The beauty and tradition of music

[@scrumpymanjack]

I love what he says about Malcolm and AC/DC - it's so on point. Total respect to this guy for understanding and communicating the magic.

[@paso193]

Scott has been the _greatest_ and most _underrated_ rhythm guitar player for a very long, _long_ time!! 👏👍🤟

[@MikaelLV]

Cool to see how much he loves Malcolm. One of the greatest rhythm guitar players of all time.

[@wes11bravo]

My 1st concert was AC/DC at the Stanley Theater in September 1979. I started playing guitar for the same reason, the same way, as Scott Ian. I remember reading that Malcolm would actually play amazing blues runs at soundchecks, etc. He was more versatile than most people think.

[@j_freed]

I wouldn't assume he couldn't trade licks, it's all about having feel on the guitar. It's amazing how focused AC/DC is as a band, each guy doing exactly his thing. Cool!

[@fragtagninja1633]

He actually recorded some of the solos on some of the albums.

[@deanladue3151]

In AC/DCs early days, Malcolm and Angus both played lead guitar. If you listen to the early material, you can pick out his lead parts. The song 'Soulstripper' the brothers trade leads back and forth. Hint: Malcolm has a slightly looser vibrato than Angus.

[@reallynotyourbusiness1659]

He/they get it from their older brother...George.

[@UserUli]

Listen to Louisiana Swamp Stomp here on YT. Its AC/DC jamming in the studio in 1995 recording Ballbreaker and waiting - as every day - for the notourious late producer named Rick Rubin. Its pure Blues. Not Blues Rock, but Blues.

[@HACKERSInc]

I am a fan of Malcolm. Rock in peace, we salute you!

[@johnnyhamlett2727]

HELL YEAH, ROCK ON IN PEACE MALCOLM

[@david777ism]

What a superb and articulate tribute. Top class. Respect.Mr.Scott Ian.

[@mikeybigg]

I absolutely loved listening to Scott Ian talking about his love for AC/DC and Malcolm. It gave me chills.

[@12MonkeyArmy]

Ever notice how you never see Scot Ian and andre Agassi in the same picture?

[@scottjustscott3730]

Ever notice how you never see Andre Agassi? Ever?

[@scottydog62]

He looks like Mr. Clean swallowed a raccoon

[@wes11bravo]

I KNEW IT!!!

[@gwarscout1825]

Looks like he blew the fuck out of his nose

[@McSwift]

Ever notice Scott Ian hasn’t aged in like 25 years?

[@danielreid3447]

I've been a fan of AC/DC for, well, for as long as I can remember. I bought a re-issue SG because of them. I feel they have always filled a void that I could never identify in words. Scott Ian, you nailed it at the end. The band has been the best friend I've never met and have lasted these many years. Good tribute, man.

[@TommyGun1979]

Scott Ian is a guitarist who pays tribute to other lengendary guitarists like no other... You know without a doubt that he means what he says, and he makes you clearly understand what is so great about the guitarist he is paying tribute to.

[@lukeomalley]

He looks so happy playing those riffs. A lot of genuine love.

[@RickyPisano]

"I 'll tell folks...it's harder than it looks".

[@morr8387]

It's a long way to the top...

[@Badass1974]

Shake your Foundation 's

[@MrChelky]

I'll tell...YA...folks, it's harder than it looks! Get it right or leave it alone.

[@firstandlastswagman269]

I tell all the girls that

[@tolget4684]

Brian Morrison if you want to rock and roll

[@ALF782]

I loved this. When he talked about his hero who he learned guitar from and then when he pulled up his guns and showed his tattoos i teared up. I agree about everything he said Malcolm IS AC/DC!

[@BoxTunnel]

I think it was the NME reviewing AC/DC and I paraphrase: "Angus running around playing solos, and Malcolm is at the back, shitting riffs".

[@afterburner2869]

I wanna tell you a story about a man that know. When it comes to playing rhythm guitar, he really steals the show. He ain’t exactly pretty, he ain’t exactly tall. At 5’3””, you could say he has it all!!

[@reemsreg]

Whole lotta Malcolm

[@tomtomthepipersson6675]

F**ck yes. 😀😀😀

[@glennlilley8608]

Clever!

[@sulfurrz6970]

it's weird how I remember your name and profile picture. I read a comment of yours somewhere a while ago I guess

[@afterburner2869]

sulfurrZ Probably something to do with rock or metal music!🤘🏻

[@Looking4lightning]

So nice to hear the respect Scott gives

[@countvond233]

Not an Anthax fan but I've always been impressed with Scott Ian. Straight shooter, no bullshit. Very much a Young Brother work ethic: show up and do your fucking job.

[@gregiles908]

Never heard a professional musician explaining Malcolm, I am wiser for the experience. Bon Scott tattoo here, taken from a 1978 stage performance in the USA.

[@markjenkinson3093]

You can tell Scott really loves Malcolm. and that is totally beautiful

[@greglamb4079]

"Try playing it right" - exactly.

[@K8Nicole]

I love how Scott Ian's passion comes through when he talks about the Bands and the People he admirers.

[@BlackbirdDH]

Scott is such a great guy ... always love to see or hear about him. It's great to hear his story about AC/DC and Malcolm.

[@bwgti]

This may be the definite video explaining the importance of Malcom Young. Thanks Scott and Gretsch.

[@Allagi22]

It's important people realize how big Malcolm Young was not only to the creation of AC/DC but to the SOUND and influence of AC/DC. By all accounts he ran that band. No Malcolm=No Angus, and Malcolm came up with most of the popular AC/DC power chord jams, including the Back in Black progression. Watch any interview with Angus Young talking guitar, he will give credit to Malcolm. Malcolm was the Wiser older brother, who formed the band and helped it along. After Bon Scott passed, Malcolm was the de-facto leader, and as far as rhythm guitarists go he's top 3 all time. Hard to argue with all that. No Malcolm Young, no AC/DC. And the whole band would agree with that statement.

[@Nordmore68]

Malcolm was/is the motor in their sound.

[@AndyXHDGaming]

Great comment! And also, no Malcolm, no Scott Ian, no Anthrax, and countless other bands!

[@kgunitkeese17]

Angus was the face of the band whereas Malcolm was the brains behind the band

[@thedukeofno]

I don’t think Malcolm was ever not the leader. After the Dirty Deeds album, the label was concerned that the vocals were hard to understand, and there was talk of firing Bon.

[@williamduckworth305]

Malcolm young was my hero since 1978, i play rhythm and i adopted his style...he taught me to play too....he was the shit...

[@robgesslein8347]

I don't think anyone in music would disagree that Malcolm was the greatest rhythm guitarist in rock music.

[@eldoabrahamson]

I wholeheartedly disagree.

[@YouCanCallMeXoe]

I'm not even much of an ACDC fan anymore, and I gotta agree with you. To have THAT much precision, power, and liveliness in his riffs? If he isn't the best, he's at least the most important. Yeah, guys like Dave Mustaine, Brad Whitford, The Table, and anyone else's arguement are all fantastic in their own rights, but they do not hold a candle to Malcom.

[@johnr8820]

Keef Richards ring a bell?

[@NikolajHansen]

For me its a toss between Malcom, Hetfield and Parfitt

[@jeffeudeikis6204]

@@NikolajHansen And Brad Whitford. Quite a lot of sweet rhythm in his work...and it just goes on and on and on and on....

[@TheOpethOfMastodon]

Seeing Scott cheesing when imitating Malcolm is so wholesome. Lifelong passion for playing.

[@deadharvest29]

So awesome that Scott is heaping such praise and reverence on Malcolm. Like a bunch of folks have already said, not many understand how valuable and how great of a guitar player he was. First song I ever learned on guitar was “Highway to Hell” (in 1988) and my guitar instructor said that Malcolm Young is “a rhythm guitarist’s wet dream”. I’ll never forget that! Fantastic video Scott!

[@stevesampson9693]

Everything he just said about Malcolm.... That's how i view Scott! Thank you for decades of inspiration ! And of course, he is right about Malcolm ! 😎👍👍

[@MetalJesusRocks]

We play a few classic AC/DC songs in my cover band, and they are always the highlight of the show for me (Sin City & Whole Lott’s Rosie)

[@1scyth]

MetalJesusRocks nice to see you here bro!

[@davidtexmex1616]

Howdy gamer stranger, fancy seeing you here 👾

[@chrisbaughman9860]

The live versions of let there be rock in the 90s when Angus gets lost on his way out to the crowd and on his way back when u hear what Malcolm is doing its the same rhythm but more complicated each loop and the fact there's no timing mistakes that's when u realize how good Malcolm really was and there nephew stevie is awfully close and during those times when Angus got lost in the crowd I refer to as the time when malcolm finally got his own moment to shine

[@tvcasualty1276]

Hey! I love metalJesusRocks & Anthrax! How cool!

[@DeanRam23]

Would love to hear your band jam out!

[@Elje41]

The positive energy and connection between the brothers also. He didn’t just turn away and not give a shit, they cultivated the sound together. Cannot imagine life without AC⚡️DC

[@teux01]

I'm a huge AC/DC fan. I have all their albums, dozens of their live performances and I've been to see them in concert more times than I remember. Nobody can play like Malcolm, but Scott comes damn close. Bless you sir.

[@rexroghair5328]

Right on Brother, Malcolm is my Favorite Rythum Guitar Player, Still Can't believe He's Gone...

[@Rockpig1969]

I was at the Hard As A Rock video shoot in the 90's, I was stood in a barn like building where they were serving hotdogs before they began shooting. I turned round an Malcolm was stood about two feet away from me with his back to me, I didn't realise it was him until he turned round...I shat my pants. He was my hero for as long as I can remember but I hadn't got the balls to speak to him...his music was everything to me, I didn't need anything more from him.

[@davidknoll5544]

I hear ya, that’s all you need, nothing more nothing less

[@louissmith5298]

As Scott said, it's not what he played it's how he played it. The real beauty of AC/DC is that any guitarist can play their songs but nobody, and as Scott emphasises nobody, can make it sound like Malcolm did. A fitting tribute to the greatest rhythm guitarist who ever lived. Great to see someone like Scott being so humble about his own skills and not ashamed to gush about his guitar hero. I'm a huge Malcolm fan but a complete novice so it's nice to hear a legend have the same reverence. It's reassuring to know I must have a better ear for music than playing skill haha.

[@Possum880]

Malcolm Young deserves every bit of recognition and then some. One of my personal heroes, such a legend. Scott Ian is a class act and clearly gets it, always love to hear his take on legendary musicians

[@flobanez]

So awesome to see Malcolm Young get the respect he deserves. Such a cool guitar....an icon!

[@camh7013]

Love hearing the passion in his voice about the music and the guitar......

[@markonyrhinen8175]

In one interview Angus said that "Malcolm is a better guitarist than me". Well said!To me both are legends! The Best Band in Universe!

[@nickthinkpainting1978]

I will never tire of AC/DC …Girls got rhythm…backseat rhythm👌🏻🔥🔥 lucky enough to see them when I was overseas in the 70”s…

[@supercrackhead100]

Man, the best compliment I can give to Scott is “Damn, this makes me wanna jam some AC/DC!!!!!”

[@PURPLE_SHADE_SMOOTHIE]

This commentary about guitar and musicianship and Malcolm Young is so far the single most significant body of information to help me develop my own style. Thank you!

[@brianreed1859]

Yes. It's not about level of difficulty. It's about how the chords and riff changes blend together to make magic.

[@westerling8436]

sure, cupcake

[@tersan8547]

Yeah.. Don't copy. Steal! 😀

[@pj8624]

SO Awesome! I can totally relate to you! As soon as I hear any Ac/Dc, I smile instantly 40yrs later!!! Bless Malcolms beautiful soul, and bless the whole band! I truly love them and all the incredible memories that I have forever!!!!

[@JAWS-7675]

Yes sir my friend. You definitely said exactly what needed to be said. That describes him perfectly 😁

[@nealk6387]

Malcolm was an inspiration to all, every acdc song has "that groove", no other band comes close.

[@kiekko673]

Neil Neil Phil Rudd

[@djentyman4002]

Kiekko 67 Is what do you mean?

[@nealk6387]

Phil holds the grove perfectly.

[@buttzkrieg3919]

I agree wholeheartedly. But, Pantera. They took groove to *ahem* a new leveeeelllllllll!!

[@stellastarr69]

God Bless You Scott Ian!! A very heart felt description of your guitar teacher, influence, and rock hero, Mr. Malcolm Young. Malcolm would probably say "It's just what I do", but what he did meant so much to millions of AC/DC fans all over the world and obviously you too as a young rock fan. I never met Malcolm and didn't know him personally, other than what I saw and read about him. I think he would probably be at a loss for words and slightly overwhelmed at your high praise, but at the same time I think he would be very happy that his music and playing made such an impact on you and me as well. Just like you I still get an instant rush from hearing AC/DC's music today just like I did when I was a kid 40 years ago. This Sunday (11-18-18) will be a year to the day we lost Malcolm. He will NEVER be forgotten. R.I.P. (Rock In Peace) Malcolm we miss you!!

[@Zoso981]

Awesome tribute. Scott is one of my favorite guitarists, and this helped convince me to buy my first Gretsch. And I'm loving it.

[@davidnissim589]

Angus may have gotten all the glory, but Malcolm was the engine of the band.

[@billbobaggins801]

What a great appreciation from one guitarist to another. R.I.P. Malcom.

[@Ellenyoung1955]

This just proves that all of the AC/DC members and especially Malcolm Young are a crucial part of rock n roll and rock n roll history. I seen them in Arnhem Netherlands back in May 2015. For my belated (as I was born in February) 16th birthday my mother took me there, I wish I still had the videos because I loved every minute of it! I remember my first one was in 2009 or 2010 (I cannot remember what year exactly!) but it was just so fun for me. I’m now 20 and I live in Aalten very close to Angus’s mansion, I do walk by it on my way out of the neighborhood every now and then but when they are home I don’t go by there.

[@caesarforlife1663]

I have a completely new appreciation for Malcolm Young as a guitarist now. Thanks bro.

[@peppiausre3660]

Thank you for this point of view and this honest words... keep rockin'

[@tylerhurd9569]

He would be proud. His tone is unmatched. I got hooked on it as a young teenager and learned his playing.

[@juniorjr4815]

"Riff Raff" STILL one of my favorite AC/DC tunes! 👊😎

[@yodaboi6724]

So awesome to hear a great guitar player talking so honestly about what made him who he is and giving tribute to the man Malcom freaking Young!

[@paulkaplan8420]

Thanks for the excellent video Scott!! The image of Malcolm's sound "swelling" out of the Marshall amps will stay with me a long time. I've never been able to explain to friends why AC/DC was such a primal band for me or The Who for that matter. It was like I needed to feel it through my bones or die; desperate and ecstatic at the same time. Very lucky to have had them for so long. Play on.

[@CaptainRon1913]

Great video. My friend bought AC/DC's first album, brought it over and put it on my turntable, cranked it up and said, "isn't it great?". I said WTF is that? I asked him to leave the album with me overnight so I could listen to it a few times. Needless to say, I've bought every AC/DC album since

[@fasfivo]

I felt the same. A buddy of mine back in HS (early '80's) played some AC/DC on the turntable at my house and I was like "what is this shit?". It was too raw, too loud and just didn't sound like "music" to me the first time. After a few listens, I "got it" and realized what they were about and have loved them ever since. Had no idea they'd get as big as they did over the years. Still one of my favorite bands to crank up when I need to lift my spirits.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Malcom and Angus were two of the finest to ever play and they deserve all of the respect they get.....................

[@nomadtales]

Angus aint dead yet!

[@bluespig1]

Thanks Malcom Young for your vision, your band and your massive commitment to the ultimate art.

[@stevewitmer9576]

The joy and sincerity coming from him is just too cool! Oh, and that beautiful A chord at 2:16 kinda has a Pete Townsend feel to it...

[@kentadolfsson9387]

And now i have have to put on some AC/DC … Like i have done every day since 1984!

[@TheTriggeredDuckguitarist]

Rest in incredible peace Malcolm. We all miss you very much.

[@patosullivan4366]

A great appreciation , and well deserved comments on Malcolm young. Thank you .👍👍

[@utube9000]

This was actually a very good interview! I really enjoyed hearing about Scotty's appreciation for Malcom and his descriptions of what made Malcom's playing special had me nodding in agreement. Well done!

[@Wonmanbanned]

AC/DC looks easy on paper. Scott makes a brilliant point. There are no other bands that can string 3 chords together, but a standard 4/4 behind it and absolutely rock. I love a lot of the modern metal like Periphery that are absolutely mental to play. AC/DC are the opposite technically, but goddam AC/DC have some magic that simply can’t be recreated.

[@waynelewis4466]

Who cares AC DC is boring crab

[@Zeppelinator427]

@@waynelewis4466 I'd say they're more like a lobster

[@emmanuelmasih2296]

AcDc sucks donkey balls

[@Wonmanbanned]

Yes haters...I am 100% sure you can pack out stadiums and sell millions of records with your “not boring” music.

[@emmanuelmasih2296]

@@Wonmanbanned Justin Bieber among others sell out stadiums...doesn't prove a thing

[@95Sn95]

Just hearing the riffs gives me goose bumps, i used to sit infront of my dads strereo with the headphones and listen to my black in black and dirty deeds records over n over, i would sit there on that 5' cord staring at album covers or look at everyone else doin stuff while i had it blasting in my dads big over ear headphones. Ac/dc fires off an auditory triggered emotion of back in the day memorys in me everytime i hear it, ac/dc holds a special place in my heart

[@joehicks6765]

I'm 66 years old and I still sit with my headphones on listening to AC/DC and still getting goosebumps when i hear those riffs. As with you, good memories every time. Long live AC/DC and RIP MALCOLM AND BON.

[@chediablo2809]

I can listen to Scott play guitar all day long!!! Such feel and just beautiful tone, Anthrax and AC/DC two major influences on my guitar 🎸!!!

[@lisaaffeldt-ford8977]

Thank you Scott for this awesome and heartfelt tribute to Malcolm! 😘

[@ramleeoak9299]

" I could literally sit for an hour and play that A chord over and over and over again and not get bored." Funny and honest and packed with appreciation for Maestro Malcolm.

[@bayleebrown8167]

The sound he got on “girl’s got rhythm” was perfect

[@charlesroucher1565]

Best homage I have ever seen. Scott Ian had a double cut Jackson signature looking a bit like that Gretsch, kind of. Now he plays a King V and Dave Mustaine plays a Gibson Flying V. What has the World come to... :-p

[@StGeoRUSH619]

Now this was a beautiful tribute... RIP Malcolm