AC/DC with Bon Scott or Brian Johnson?
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I voted I dont like them, because I never have been a fan. I do not get how people can be so impressed by a group that does the same thing over and over and over again.
I absolutely love them, but it is funny you say that, Patrick...
I once saw a review of "For Those About To Rock"..... the ENTIRE review was:
"Thay made that album again."
I once saw a review of "For Those About To Rock"..... the ENTIRE review was:
"Thay made that album again."
AC/DC is one of the few bands that was successful after a lead singer change (there's two others that come to mind).
Amazing how both Brian and Bon sound very similar.
Amazing how both Brian and Bon sound very similar.
Very few can be succesful doing the same thing over and over again but AC/DC has managed to do it. I guess they take the dance with what brung them approach to rock and roll
I personally like Bon and Brian equally but I dont think they would have been as successful without Brian
I personally like Bon and Brian equally but I dont think they would have been as successful without Brian
AC/DC with Bon Scott: a better band, more blues-based and Angus was playing some really nasty guitar.
AC/DC with Brian Johnson: not as good as a band, but more popular than before. Too many of the songs sound the same, something that really couldn't be said with Bon Scott.
Both versions are miles above the newer bands that followed in their wake, with the exception of perhaps Guns & Roses on their first album.
AC/DC with Brian Johnson: not as good as a band, but more popular than before. Too many of the songs sound the same, something that really couldn't be said with Bon Scott.
Both versions are miles above the newer bands that followed in their wake, with the exception of perhaps Guns & Roses on their first album.
I think the appeal of AC/DC is that they've never strayed from what they do best: straight forward rock & roll.
Chuck Berry was able to do basically the same songs over and over again (School Day & No Particular Place To Go are exactly the same), though he never acheived the same level of popularity that AC/DC has.
The Bon Scott era was definitely more bluesy, Ride On is a perfect example.
Brian Johnson really helped bring AC/DC into the mainstream. Back In Black is still one of the best selling albums of all time.
Besides, how many rock bands have the ability to make the bagpipes kick so much a$$ (It's A Long Way To The Top)?
Chuck Berry was able to do basically the same songs over and over again (School Day & No Particular Place To Go are exactly the same), though he never acheived the same level of popularity that AC/DC has.
The Bon Scott era was definitely more bluesy, Ride On is a perfect example.
Brian Johnson really helped bring AC/DC into the mainstream. Back In Black is still one of the best selling albums of all time.
Besides, how many rock bands have the ability to make the bagpipes kick so much a$$ (It's A Long Way To The Top)?
Have you ever heard Dropkick Murphys? They're a Boston band that is sorta known outside of the area, but they have bagpipes in alot of their songs and they make it sound just like It's A Long Way To The Top.
Back in Black is one of the albums, if not the album that brought hard rock/metal into the mainstream, it outsold the mighty Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, genuinely considered to be the founders of the genre.
How many times have we played You Shook Me All Night Long at an event and it STILL gets a full dance floor!
I think Bon Scott had a more interesting voice and singing style. The Brian Johnson era has been more commercially successful, but I've never really listened to AC/DC that much. How many songs can you write that are based in A? (Just ask Ted Nugent...)
Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly are essentially punk bands. But yes, they make the bagpipes kick ass.
I don't care who is singing -- when you care enough to ROCK the farm -- that's who you call (or Nuge)!
I love "Live at Donington Castle"
Gives me the goose bumps watching it.
I love "Live at Donington Castle"
Gives me the goose bumps watching it.
ASk Kiss about a simple formula. Millions of dollars in revenue later they are still asked to come out of retirement for yet another farewell tour perhaps simplicity done correctly is always better than trying to do something different yet wrong. Per DJs knowing how to play good music at the right progression and at the right time or a party kit.
If you read the history of AC/DC you will find that many of the songs on the Back In Black album were written by Bon Scott,in fact the album was partially done at the time of his death.Bon had seen Brian sing in another band and was a fan of his style.
I have to pick Bon,he was one of a kind vocally. P@40
I have to pick Bon,he was one of a kind vocally. P@40
I freaking love AC/DC. And I'm the only one that picked Brian. Could be I'm just not as familiar with the stuff before...I love it all....
Kevin:
Listen to their first album. Hoo boy, the talent just exploded off the turntable.
The Brian Johnson version may be more popular, but the Bon Scott version was the better band.
Listen to their first album. Hoo boy, the talent just exploded off the turntable.
The Brian Johnson version may be more popular, but the Bon Scott version was the better band.
DjDennis
RIP- My Dad (2011), Sister (2013) and Mum (2017)
And the best thing I can say - I met Bon Scott before he left us
I met his Mum years ago and what a great lady
and they are a AUSSIE Band from the Streets of Perth
oh by the way word has it they are looking at erecting a Statue of Bon Scott where he did his first Concert in Fremantle before he was this famous...
(more on this when I find out)
I met his Mum years ago and what a great lady
and they are a AUSSIE Band from the Streets of Perth
oh by the way word has it they are looking at erecting a Statue of Bon Scott where he did his first Concert in Fremantle before he was this famous...
(more on this when I find out)