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You will receive a verification email shortly.But on that warm summer evening in Namur, with the release of the album still a few weeks away, Johnson was a worried man as he waited for show time, wondering how AC/DC fans would react to him, especially when he was singing the old songs, Bon’s words.The death of AC/DC’s frontman Bon Scott looked like it might deal a fatal blow to the band as well. On that latter track, in particular, one could hear Johnson’s classic rock and soul influences coming through in his vocal melodies. The hard-partying singer had been drinking heavily at the Music Machine in Camden, London, then was driven to a friend’s apartment in East Dulwich.
That album intro set a dark mood, but the group did not obsess on the morbid. He had the voice for it. AC/DC - 'Back in Black' Album Cover Image Courtesy of Sony As one of rock music's biggest-selling albums of all time, this record has achieved legendary status by virtue of its enormous, enduring popularity alone.
Scott was a roguishly charismatic singer and underrated lyricist who died way too early, before AC/DC hit commercial pay-dirt with the release of the group's "Back in Black" album. Bon Scott. All rights reserved.
SLEEK FRAME - This rockin’ relic comes in a matte black frame, giving it a truly sophisticated and professional look. Large 2.75-inch pressing ring and "XS" in runout denote a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing.
That poor boy was loved by thousands of people worldwide.”On April 1, Johnson, then aged 32, formerly of glam rock band Geordie, was announced as AC/DC’s new singer.
But as it turned out, Brian was perfect for that band, and maybe the only guy who could have done it.
In addition, a Dualdisc version was released in 2004, featuring the album in enhanced LPCM Stereo format and the video documentary The Story of Back in Black.On December 13, 2007, the RIAA certified it 22.00× Multi Platinum, recognising 22 million shipments throughout the United States & worldwide has sold an estimated 42 million copies - making it second only to Michael Jackson's Thriller as the best-selling album of all-time.Malcolm Young — rhythm guitar, backing vocalsBob Ludwig — Mastering (original LP)Cliff Williams — bass guitar, backing vocalsJack Newber — Assistant EngineerTed Jensen — Remastering (EMI/Atco reissue)Back in Black contains some of AC/DC's biggest hits, including "Hells Bells", "You Shook Me All Night Long", and the title track "Back in Black." Certainly I’ve had no letters or phone calls saying get out.”“He was shitting himself,” Angus said.With the album completed in six weeks, they knew what they had was dynamite. It was suggested by Atlantic that this would not be good for business.
Back in Black was the first AC/DC album recorded without former lead singer Bon Scott, who had died at the age of 33 on February 19, 1980.
AC/DC has been celebrating the 40th anniversary of its seminal Back in Black album all month long with a number of virtual events, including a web miniseries that dives into the making of each track.
Rumours suggested that he might also have taken heroin. See the full lineup in the image below.
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Bon was just 33.
While the tunes fell within the scope of what the band loved to discuss – rock, women, and wild times – tunes like the title track and “Have A Drink On Me” were inspired by Bon’s memory. “I hope that I’ve been accepted by AC/DC fans,” he said. They were founded by Malcolm and Angus Young (brothers) in 1973.