Tag Archives: Bon Scott

Iggy Pop claims he was once approached to join AC/DC

Posted by on January 3, 2023

  In a recent interview with The New York Times to promote the new album, Every Loser, Iggy Pop claimed he was once approached to join AC/DC. During the discussion, the interviewer mentioned that Tarquin Gotch manages AC/DC’s Brian Johnson. The conversation recalled Johnson becoming the lead singer of the legendary group after Bon Scott’s […]

Read more

Thousands of AC/DC fans honor Bon Scott with Highway to Hell Tribute

Posted by on March 2, 2020

  February 19th marked the 40th-Anniversary of AC/DC frontman Bon Scott’s death. To honor his legacy, Perth Australia made history yesterday (1st), by making the band’s iconic sixth album, 1979’s Highway to Hell, come to life. A section of Canning Highway was transformed into a rolling stage for all to participate in an actual highway […]

Read more

Perth, Australia to have massive ‘Highway to Hell’ tribute to AC/DC’s Bon Scott

Posted by on October 25, 2019

  February 19, 2020 marks the 40th-Anniversary of the death of legendary AC/DC frontman Bon Scott. To celebrate his life and legacy, Perth, Australia, will be making history in honor of the late singer by having what could be the longest stage ever. According to watoday.com.au, the Perth Festival will bring the band’s iconic sixth […]

Read more

Bon Scott Documentary in the works

Posted by on December 23, 2014

In the coming year they’ll be a documentary, Looking For Bon, and a biographical movie focused on the late AC/DC singer Bon Scott. Shemori BoShae, executive producer of both told Billboard about the two projects: “The purpose of the documentary is to chronicle what was a very creative period for Bon from 1970 to 1974 and give the viewer […]

Read more

Bruce Springsteen covers AC/DC in Australia

Posted by on February 8, 2014

[youtube]http://youtu.be/D3rtFfGmH6Q[/youtube] Bruce Springsteen & the ACDC Street Band? That’s one way of putting it. Earlier tonight in Perth, Australia, the Boss paid tribute to the continent’s most popular export by covering the AC/DC classic “Highway To Hell.” Perth was AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott’s hometown, so the band’s take on the song was a nice way […]

Read more

Headbangers’ Brawl 7/12: Should The New Band Photo Of Slayer Bother Us?

Posted by on July 12, 2013

Headbangers’ Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s contributors take a moment to debate and analyze two opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. Late last night, Slayer’s returning drummer Paul Bostaph revealed a new photo (seen off to the side) of the band’s touring lineup via Facebook. […]

Read more