The lead singer of AC-DC?

TheInformer · L Plate Warrior Joined: 07 Jun 2012 Karma :

Hello to all, I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself.

I don't have a road bike, but I do have an old Ossa I use on the farm (a left over from my father). I have been thinking about getting a bike. I like the idea of a Triumph Tiger Explorer but I have very little knowledge of bikes (and no license as yet).

Anyway, I have spent years in IT in the entertainment/events industry. And this brings the subject of this post to light. Today, whilst working I was earwigging on the business of the company and I overheard they was having the lead singer of AC-DC as a surprise mystery guest at their bike show. Do bikers even listen to old rock?

Now I am only approaching my mid 30's and I don't really remember the band, but I thought the lead singer died. Bon somebody. But they seemed to be wanting to keep it secret. And obviously I don't. So if anyone else is as curious as me, how they are going to do this give me a wave at the show.

I'll be there trying to grab a look at the triumph. And I am a bike show virgin, so will probably spend way to long looking at all the wrong things.

(if I have posted this in the wrong place, I apologise)

janner_10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Karma :

It wont be Bon Scott - he died in 1980. Brian Johnson is the bloke now.

Was my bread and butter music growing up, along with 'Maiden and a bit of the sabbath.

Welcome BTW
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andy_uk · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Aug 2011 Karma :

Don't remember the band?
They're still doing stuff!! ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zYGxb5kFjI )
Bon Scott died in 1980 but was succeeded by Brian Johnson (who was on Top Gear a while ago)

Welcome along, get your license etc Wink

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Old Git Racing · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Karma :

What company do you work for that is having a bike show? Bon Scott dying was a real secret, suprised it got out so quick.
Bikers nowadays are into rap and house, all that rocker crap is dead mate, by the way, welcome.

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Is this subtle spam? Rolling Eyes

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TheInformer · L Plate Warrior Joined: 07 Jun 2012 Karma :

Thanks guys,

I don't think I'll have my license by the show, but certainly before the end of the year. As for the singer, I was bought up on hippie music (dear old mum), but the staff called this guy the original singer. That's why I am confused. Should learn to keep my ears closed I guess.

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

Try not to stereotype people. I have ridden bikes all my life and have the scars and tattoos to prove it, however my musical tastes are Classical, R&B and modern jazz. I look like I bite the heads of chickens but I do not eat meat.
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TheInformer · L Plate Warrior Joined: 07 Jun 2012 Karma :

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J.M. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Mar 2011 Karma :

I'm 18 and I enjoy a bit of AC/DC. In fact, that's the exact style of the band I was in 3 years ago. So you can't say 30 is too young to remember it!
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pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

Bon Scott was the lead singer in ACDC and Brian has done the band justice. But then even before his death Bon had seen Brian perform and it was because of what he said to Angus that Angus went to seek Brian out and offer him a job as lead singer.

As for never hearing them I cannot believe that. Back in Black is one of the most famous guitar rifts of all time.

Anyways. Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your firm getting the original singer from DC. He can be found in Australia 6 foot beneath this headstone:

https://www.acdccollector.com/bongrave.jpg
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69.9mph · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 May 2006 Karma :

'TheInformer' says Bon Scott is dead.

Nice bit of irony. Very Happy

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hedgehugger · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Karma :

Maybe they are hologramming (is that a word?) Bon Scott?
just like Elvis!

https://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/06/elvis-hologram-going-on-tour/

Nexus Icon · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Karma :

Dave Evans was the original singer with AC/DC and he's in the UK towards the end of June on tour.

Anyone who says Bon Scott was the original singer loses many man points.

Anyway, my money is on Dave Evans being at the bike show. AFAIK, Brian Johnson is living in the States at the moment.
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