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Angus Young at 58: 40 Years of AC/DC!

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:03:24 +0000

Happy (belated) birthday to Angus Young, who was born on March 31, 1955 in Glasgow, Scotland. Guitarist and songwriter of AC/DC, this forever schoolboy not only celebrates his birthday, he celebrates four decades with the band he co-founded. It was hoped a new album would be released this year to coincide with the anniversary of [...]

Malcolm Young at 60: Celebrating 40 years of AC/DC

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:58:48 +0000

The guy who started the band celebrated his birthday yesterday. Malcolm Young formed AC/DC back in 1973 and asked his brother to join the band. He was born on January 6, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland but of course he grew up in the Land Down Under. A great rhythm guitarist who has developed many of [...]

Brian Johnson at 65: Did He Write a Musical?

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:38:15 +0000

I know it seems heretical, but nonetheless, it’s true. In fact, Brian Johnson has stated, “I love musical theatre, especially the classic stuff, like Rodgers and Hammerstein” It’s also old news, but you might be like me, having had no idea until I did a little research. But first, a happy birthday to Brian Johnson, [...]

AC/DC Fans: Get Ready to be Thunderstruck

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:21:03 +0000

It’ll be their first live album in 20 years. The band is getting ready to release their first live album since 1992′s double disc, “Live”. It’s a 19-track recording from three shows in Buenos Aires in 2009. ‘AC/DC Live at River Plate’ will be available Nov. 20. Pre-order it here.

What would Your Theme Song/Entrance Music Be?

Andy Chase — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:14:57 +0000

Every now and then when I hear a song, I sometimes think how I would love to use that song as entrance music if I was baseball player or a professional wrestler. My top 3 songs (not in any particular order) Stranglehold- Ted Nugent Thunderstruck- AC/DC Roadhouse Blues So if you had your own entrance [...]

Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team Rocks Performance to AC/DC [VIDEO]

Double Down — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:23:32 +0000

Who ever said Olympic Synchronized Swimming was boring apparently has never watched the Australian team perform before.During this year’s Olympic performance, the Australian team decided to rock out with some home grown music, in the form of AC/DC. Yes, that’s right, no wimpy symphony music or boring ballads, nope, the Australian Team rocked out their [...]

5 Greatest Warm Weather Driving Songs [LIST] [VIDEOS]

Andy Chase — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:04:47 +0000

With temperatures hitting close to 70 degrees today, there is nothing like rolling down the windows, hitting the highway and cranking up the music. Hearing that classic rock blasting through your speakers. Here are my top 5 driving songs. Don't think there is any explanation needed. Just kick-ass driving songs. Comment below, and let us [...]

A Pick for the Next Super Bowl Halftime

Varacchi — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:10:21 +0000

The Super Bowl halftime show has become as talked-about as the game itself…here’s who I think should be up next. AC/DC. Now, I know that the NFL might say that they’re too “hard” for middle America, but honestly, we’ve had The Stones, The Who, Aerosmith, even Kid Rock is the same level of rocking-ness as [...]

'Ghostbusters' Theme Meets AC/DC in this Mash-Up [VIDEO]

Tom Dunphy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:36:55 +0000

Ever wonder what it would sound like if someone combined AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” with the Ghostbusters theme song? Neither did we, but it turns out it sounds pretty cool! Check out “Thunder Busters” below:

What is The Greatest Strip Club Song Of All Time? [POLL]

Andy Chase — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:47:25 +0000

What Is The Greatest Strip Club Song Of All-Time?

Happy Birthday, Mate!

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:43:07 +0000

Malcolm Young turns 59 today, born on January 6, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland. He grew up primarily in Australia, having moved with his family from Scotland to the Land Down Under in 1963. AC/DC founding member, brother to Angus, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, Malcolm is said to be the brains and business behind the [...]

For Those Born Today, We Salute You

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:56:08 +0000

AC/DC’s Cliff Williams marks another birthday today. Born December 14, 1949, in Essex, England, Cliff turns 62. He’s been with AC/DC as their English bandmate (bassist and backing vocalist) for almost 35 years. According to Susan Masino’s 2009 book, “Let There Be Rock: The Story of AC/DC”, Angus Young admitted that he was partly motivated [...]

Rocktober

Promotions — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:16:49 +0000

A Tribute to Classic Rock with AC/DC tribute band LiveWire!

10 Rock Albums That Changed My Life

Double Down — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:08:08 +0000

Everyone has music that either brings back memories or takes them back to a certain time frame in their lives. This is just a small list of my top albums that made me love music as much as I do. flickr.com 1 Led Zeppelin IV I was 10 yrs young and on a [...]