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Tag: AC/DC
AC/DC plays Vancouver yet again in 2026, but will it still be bloody worth it?
Judging by the footage I saw of the band's 2024 Power Up European tour, Angus can still rip up the frets on his trusty Gibson SG.
My concert-crazy nephew Jeff gifted me a one-of-a-kind AC/DC collectible and it’s not for sale
Maybe because he figures he still owes me, my nephew Jeff recently gave me something cool for a belated birthday present.
Bon Scott-era songs will be well represented when AC/DC rocks Vancouver on the Power Up Tour
In a few hours AC/DC will hit the stage at Vancouver's BC Place, and the spirit of its beloved former frontman will be on full display.
The candid AC/DC photo that sent the rock world into convulsions
Recalling that fateful day when some sleuth reporting on my part set the hard-rock world ablaze with rumours of AC/DC reuniting in Vancouver.
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this week, April 21 to 25
Aussie hard-rock legends AC/DC, featuring guitarist Angus Young and singer Brian Johnson, play BC Place Stadium on Tuesday.
That time I asked AC/DC’s Malcolm Young what it was like making Back in Black without Bon Scott on vocals
Way back in 1983 I interviewed three members of AC/DC--Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, and Simon Wright--at a swanky Vancouver hotel.
Newt’s top 10 Vancouver concert picks for 2025
American roots-rock duo Larkin Poe, composed of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, plays the Commodore Ballroom on April 19.
Reliving AC/DC in its prime through photos of the concert I missed
Ron Vermeulen, aka Ron Obvious, took a bunch of photos of the killer gig I tragically missed and gave me permission to post them here.
AC/DC plays Vancouver in 2025, but will it be bloody worth it?
If you're one of those rare rock 'n' roll fans who've always wanted to see AC/DC live but never have, there's still hope.
Album review: Georgia Satellites, In the Land of Salvation and Sin (1989)
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DEC. 1, 1989 By Steve Newton You've gotta like a band like the Georgia Satellites--they know what they do best, and the just keep doin' it. On their first two albums they made pulverizing boogie-blues their one-and-only forte, and on their excellent third album they've not only kept the faith--they've become better … Continue reading Album review: Georgia Satellites, In the Land of Salvation and Sin (1989)
That time I asked Doc Neeson if the Angels/Angel City were inspired by their longtime friends AC/DC
By Steve Newton Way the funk back in 1985 I did my one and only interview with Doc Neeson, frontman for Angel City, who were known as the Angels in their native Australia. I thought Angel City were an awesome band. They put out an album called Face to Face that--with killer tracks like "Take … Continue reading That time I asked Doc Neeson if the Angels/Angel City were inspired by their longtime friends AC/DC
The 70 greatest opening tracks of the ’70s
By Steve Newton Remember how you'd set the needle down on the opening track of a new rock album and the first tune would just blow you the funk away? Me too. "(Ain't Nothin' But a) House Party" (Bloodshot, J. Geils Band, 1973) "All the Way From Memphis" (Mott, Mott the Hoople, 1973) "Already Gone" … Continue reading The 70 greatest opening tracks of the ’70s