When you get right down to it, AC/DC might be the most reliable band on the planet. In 40 years, they never once challenged fans with anything other than straight-up, uncomplicated rock ‘n’ roll played with fuss-free intensity. They never made a concept album. They never dabbled in pop, R&B, hip-hop or electronic music. And they never swerved from their playbook of barroom-meets-arena swagger dosed with a shot of heavy blues.
In news that should surprise no one, the thunderous opening to AC/DC's 'Back in Black' was named as the top riff of the 1980s. The list was conducted by Gibson guitars, who, coincidentally, manufacture Angus Young's trademark SG.
September 2, 2011 Concert tees, we all have them. Some are still worn, others are lost away in boxes in attics, basements and garages. But when I was thinking about all the great shows I've attended I realized the concert tee is the greatest memento (outside of the ticket stub) that one can collect.
AC/DC is getting the Monopoly treatment in a special edition of the board-game featuring locations based on the legendary hard rock band’s songs and albums.
AC/DC Monopoly is available for $29.99, or can be bundled with the ‘AC/DC Live at River Plate’ DVD for $36.99. It will also be sold at stores alongside the original Monopoly.
