- 13 July 2009
It's the Ultimate AC/DC Fan Experience! inMusic.ca has picked 3 lucky people to prove to you why they're the ultimate AC/DC fan with their video submissions. Click here to vote for Dale, Josh or Dean based on who you think should win the Ultimate AC/DC Fan Experience.
- 9 July 2009
Gone, but definitely not forgotten. It’s hard to imagine the legendary AC/DC frontman approaching pension age, but Bon Scott would have turned 63 today if he was still with us.
Of course, tragically, it’s almost 30 years since we lost the great Bon at the age of only 33. But even today, people everywhere remember Bon in their own way.
There’s a plaque in the small town of Kirriemuir in Angus, Scotland, Bon’s birth place, that commemorates one of the town’s most famous sons. [It’s other most famous son is JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan.] In Fremantle, Bon’s adopted town outside Perth, there’s a big bronze statue of the singer.
Just this week, a hardcore fan in Fremantle has started up The Highway to Hell tour, which takes Acca Dacca fans to all the significant Bon-related places around Fremantle. It starts at the statue at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, then travels past Bon’s childhood home, his schools, Fremantle Prison [where the singer did a short stint], ending up at Bon's recently refurbished grave site in Fremantle Cemetery.
Over in New York a couple of weeks ago, a couple of Bon’s old notebooks – featuring his handwritten lyrics to 25 songs including utter classics like “High Voltage,†“TNT†and “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap†– sold for $44,000 at Christie’s, the world’s most prestigious auction house.
Around the same time in Melbourne at this year’s APRA Awards, AC/DC’s 30-year old classic “Highway to Hell†won the prize for the Most Played Australian Work Overseas … for 2008!!!
Happy Birthday, Bon – you and your music are still very much in our hearts.
In commemoration, check out this video of Bon rocking out with his bagpipes...
- 30 June 2009
With the success of Black Ice (and a little album titled Back In Black), AC/DC has established itself as one of the top rock bands. But did you know it’s up for the top selling band in history, a title currently held by The Beatles. Other bands give AC/DC some competition, but AC/DC’s 180 million albums sold give them a shot! Read the full story with numbers, facts, and records HERE and help the band reach their goal! Thanks for the support! What’s your favorite AC/DC album?
- 29 June 2009
AC/DC's 30-year old classic "Highway to Hell" won the APRA Award for the Most Played Australian Work Overseas on June 23 in Melbourne. The song was released in July 1979 and was a surprise winner for the award last night. It was the second award in the category for the band (they also won it in 1995 with "Big Gun"). In 2004, Angus and Malcolm Young’s brother, George, and his songwriting partner Harry Vanda picked it up for "Love is In The Air." See the full story at Undercover.com.au.
- 24 June 2009
AC/DC have chosen a Canadian act to join them on their upcoming US shows – Anvil! After releasing a successful rockumentary about their struggles, Anvil will open for AC/DC at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA on July 28, and at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 31. AC/DC is excited to have them on the road! Read more HERE. What do you think about their choice of Anvil?
- 24 June 2009
Check out the Sync of AC/DC’s “Black in Black†in Brazil’s new Ford Fusion commercial HERE. Ah, the open road.
- 8 June 2009
Converse just announced their Fall 2009 AC/DC Chuck Taylor All Star collection!
Inspired by albums and concert graphics, the shoes in this collection will be available nationwide at specialty retailers, department stores and online at Converse.com beginning in June! AC/DC Chuck Taylor All Star high top shoes come in black, black/multi, red/white and black AC/DC print canvas versions. - 19 May 2009
AC/DC's highly successful Black Ice World Tour returns to the Canada on August 6, 2009 in Moncton, NB. AC/DC kicked off their Black Ice World Tour in late October 2008, crisscrossing North America and Europe garnering raves from critics along the way. The Black Ice World Tour was given the ‘Major Tour of the Year’ award at the 20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards.
Released globally on October 20, 2008, Black Ice has been certified FIVE times Platinum in Canada and it was Canada’s biggest selling album of 2008. Black Ice is AC/DC’s first new album in over eight years and it’s evident the band is still an incredible force in rock.
Canadian Tour Dates:
8/6/09 - Moncton, NB - Magnetic Hill Music Festival
Tickets on sale: 17-Apr @ 10:00am via:
tickets.moncton.ca8/8/09 - Montreal, QC - Olympic Stadium
Tickets on sale: 18-Apr @ 12:00pm
admission.com8/10/09 - Ottawa, ON - Scotiabank Place
Tickets on sale: 22-May @ 10:00am
capitaltickets.ca8/22/09 - Winnipeg, MB - Canad Inns Stadium
Tickets on sale: 18-Apr @ 10:00am
ticketmaster.ca8/24/09 - Regina, SK - Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field
Tickets on sale: 18-Apr @ 10:00am
ticketmaster.ca8/26/09 - Edmonton, AB - Commonwealth Stadium
Tickets on sale: 18-Apr @ 10:00am
ticketmaster.ca8/29/09 - Vancouver, BC - BC Place
Tickets on sale: 18-Apr @ 10:00am
ticketmaster.ca - 12 May 2009
The fourth installment of the "Fannation" documentary is now available! The caravans finally arrive at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Relief sets in as everyone is able to claim their passes to the show. http://www.acdcfannation.com
- 12 May 2009
- 12 May 2009
"There’s Gonna Be Some Rockin:" The 5 year wait is over as AC/DC takes the stage in the sixth installment of the "Fannation" documentary series on www.acdcfannation.com.
- 13 April 2009
AC/DC's highly successful Black Ice World Tour returns to Canada on August 6, 2009 in Moncton, NB. The band kicked off their Black Ice World Tour in October 2008, traveling across North America and Europe and garnering rave reviews from critics along the way. The tour won the ‘Major Tour of the Year’ award at the 20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards.
AC/DC’s first new album in over eight years, 'Black Ice' has been certified five times Platinum in Canada and was the country’s biggest selling album of 2008. 'Black Ice' made history, debuting at #1 on album charts in 29 countries and has been certified Multi-Platinum in 18 countries.
Upcoming shows in the Black Ice Canadian tour include:
Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Moncton, NB @ Magnetic Hill Music Festival
Saturday, August 8, 2009 - Montreal, QC @ Olympic Stadium
Saturday, August 22, 2009 - Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Inns Stadium
Monday, August, 24 - Regina, SK @ Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium
Saturday, August 29 2009 - Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
Additional tour dates to be announced.
