AC/DC Says Lars

[Gnomicide]

When did they last play Riff Raff live? That's my favourite.

According to Setlist FM, apart from a one off thing for VH1 in 1996, two shows in 1986 seems to be the last time. Before that it got regular outings until 1979.

[eFestivals]

One of my few regrets, gig wise, is that I never saw them with Bon.

Randomly a year or three back I flipped on the TV and there was an old Rock Goes To College (remember those?) programme on, with AC/DC with Bon, from Colchester I think it was.

I'm a long way from being a big fan, even in my teenage metal days they didn't feature highly with me. But oh my gawd, that programme just blew me away.

If you can track it down, it's sooo worth watching.

It's also quite amusing for just how basic a band's show was back then. You don't much notice the little changes over the years as they happen, but the diffe4rences when looking back like that are striking.

[Gnomicide]

Randomly a year or three back I flipped on the TV and there was an old Rock Goes To College (remember those?) programme on, with AC/DC with Bon, from Colchester I think it was.

I'm a long way from being a big fan, even in my teenage metal days they didn't feature highly with me. But oh my gawd, that programme just blew me away.

If you can track it down, it's sooo worth watching.

It's also quite amusing for just how basic a band's show was back then. You don't much notice the little changes over the years as they happen, but the diffe4rences when looking back like that are striking.

I've seen that, excellent show. Obviously this was a Rock Goes To College show but when you see shows from back then, it always strikes me how young the audiences were. Not that young people don't go now but it seems that everyone is young and no-one over the age of 21 bothered.

[LondonTom]

I'm sticking to one a day until I get bored*drunk and vowing to not post any crap, chanteuse, wailing banshee efforts.

Corrected

[kerplunk]

From the last time I saw them (23 fecking years ago!)....

Donington '84 for me, which'll be 30 years on monday...

[Gnomicide]

Donington '84 for me, which'll be 30 years on monday...

My first ever festival

Motley Crue of course, best band of the day.

[MrZigster]

Randomly a year or three back I flipped on the TV and there was an old Rock Goes To College (remember those?) programme on, with AC/DC with Bon, from Colchester I think it was.

I'm a long way from being a big fan, even in my teenage metal days they didn't feature highly with me. But oh my gawd, that programme just blew me away.

If you can track it down, it's sooo worth watching.

It's also quite amusing for just how basic a band's show was back then. You don't much notice the little changes over the years as they happen, but the diffe4rences when looking back like that are striking.

Yeah, that was probably BBC3/4 (can't remember which which) that were showing a lot of their old rock archive when they started. There's stuff on you tube. A great Steve Hillage one. Remember The Stranglers (we don't play to elitist audiences)? Pretty sure I remember a Specials one as well. And possibly a Queen. It's absolutely criminal how much musical heritage the beeb are sitting on/have destroyed.

To stay on thread, also on YouTube (I think. It was a long time ago. It may have been Mininova (RIP)) I once found some great footage of AC/DC and Rush playing the same festival.

I can but dream that that may happen again.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Yeah, that was probably BBC3/4 (can't remember which which) that were showing a lot of their old rock archive when they started. There's stuff on you tube. A great Steve Hillage one. Remember The Stranglers (we don't play to elitist audiences)? Pretty sure I remember a Specials one as well. And possibly a Queen. It's absolutely criminal how much musical heritage the beeb are sitting on/have destroyed.

I think BBC4 do a pretty reasonable job - if you also have Sky Arts then that's good too.

Though if you like early Queen, this is coming soon....:

http://www.queenonline.com/en/news-archive/press-release-live-at-the-rainbow-to-be-released-in-september/

[Gnomicide]

Right. Back on track and today's offering comes from the aforementioned Rock Goes To College.

[swede]

Watched mission to lars documentary for the first time today, really enjoyed it and seems lars is a genuinely decent guy

[Superscally]

If ACDC do perform it will not be as their current line-up

Fact

What will it be then?

[jeffie]

What will it be then?

NDubz feat Angus

[Gnomicide]

Just a photo today. AC/DC in 1976.....

[Gnomicide]

Apologies for my tardiness...

[Gnomicide]

[jeffie]

AC/DC would be just fantastic....

[MatthewBL]

I'd be happy with them playing, but whether they could top Metallica's performance this year remains to be seen.

[elias]

I'd be happy with them playing, but whether they could top Metallica's performance this year remains to be seen.

Purely from a crowd pleasing perspective, I think they'd be far better received.

AC/DC have many more well known hits.

[theDandy]

Purely from a crowd pleasing perspective, I think they'd be far better received.

AC/DC have many more well known hits.

I agree, it'd much more of a singalong than Metallica. I'm not saying they'll be better but a lot more accessible to the crowd who may not be as familiar with them.

[CaledonianGonzo]

It'd be the most classic-stuffed set since the Stones.

[eFestivals]

It'd be the most classic-stuffed set since the Stones.

Well, it could be.

But don't they have a big habit of playing most of their current platter?

[The Nal]

Well, it could be.

But don't they have a big habit of playing most of their current platter?

3-4 newish tunes usually. If even. Its still a setlist packed with hits.

This was pretty much the standard setlist from the last tour

1. Rock 'n' Roll Train
2. Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be
3. Back in Black
4. Big Jack
5. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
6. Shot Down in Flames
7. Thunderstruck
8. Black Ice
9. The Jack
10. Hells Bells
11. Shoot to Thrill
12. War Machine
13. High Voltage
14. You Shook Me All Night Long
15. T.N.T.
16. Whole Lotta Rosie
17. Let There Be Rock
18. Encore:
19. Highway to Hell
20. For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)

Edited September 1, 2014 by The Nal

[CaledonianGonzo]

They'd maybe boil it down a bit for a shorter festival set.

That's if they even have a new album out - though it does seem that one is forthcoming....

[phillyfaddle]

Thanks for that. I would LOVE it if AC/DC headlined next year. Last time I saw them was March 1988 in Wembley Arena (Highway to Hell tour). They were brilliant. Couldn't move my neck for a few days after from all the headbanging.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Though no moshing, squire. Careful now.