#1 History Of Rock: AC/DC Still Young.

19 days ago

Hello my people, I hope you are all very well today, I wish you all a happy beginning of the week. Friends I want to inform you that today we begin with an editorial, this time with reports on the bands and are a little more extensive but worth bringing them for all lovers of rock music, so they are rock stories that I bring in each of the editorials from today. Enjoy. A thousand blessings.

Hola mi gente, espero que todos estén muy bien el día de hoy, les deseo un feliz inicio de semana. Amigos quiero informarles que el día de hoy comenzamos con una editorial, esta vez con reportajes sobre las bandas y son un poco más extensos pero vale la pena traerlos para todos los amantes de la música rock, así que son historias de rock las que les traigo en cada una de las editoriales del día de hoy. Que las disfruten. Mil bendiciones.

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Who would have thought that the young Angus Young, who went to rehearsal after school in his school uniform, that this outfit would become one of the classic images of rock, and the symbol of one of the most beloved and essential hard/heavy metal bands. In faraway Australia, the Young brothers were following in the footsteps of their older brother George, who had had some success with his band The Easybeats in their homeland. What they did not expect was to surpass by far the success of the eldest of the brood, and become one of the essential rock n' roll groups. First they tried with a certain Dave Evans on vocals, but it didn't work out well until the band's bus driver, Bon Scott, took the mic and turned AC/DC into an unstoppable machine of energy and vitality with his punkish air. Scott first offered himself as a drummer, but the guy had the makings of a frontman and it didn't take him long to prove it. With him they recorded a handful of memorable albums that should not be missed in any self-respecting rock disco, “High Voltage” (from the beginning making things clear), “Let There Be Rock” (where the band adopted a divine pose and put rock n' roll on the face of the earth), or the electrifying live “If You Want Blood, You've Got It”. And yes, indeed the world wanted blood, and the Australians were ready to give it without a second thought. From the land of the kangaroos came bursts of riffs and tons of rhythm that were gaining more and more followers.

Quien le iba a decir al joven Angus Young, que acudía a ensayar al salir del colegio con su uniforme de escolar, que aquel atuendo se iba a convertir en una de las imágenes clásicas del rock, y en el símbolo de una de las bandas mas queridas e imprescindibles del hard/heavy metal. En la lejana Australia los hermanos Young seguían la estela de su hermano mayor, George, que había tenido cierto éxito con su banda The Easybeats en su tierra natal. Lo que no se esperaban era rebasar con creces el éxito del mayor de la prole, y convertirse en uno de los grupos imprescindibles del rock n’ roll. Primero probaron con un tal Dave Evans a la voz, pero la cosa no funciono del todo bien hasta que el conductor del autobús de la banda, Bon Scott, agarro el micro y convirtió a AC/DC en una maquina imparable de energía y vitalidad con su aire macarra. Scott se ofreció primero como batería, pero el tipo tenia madera de frontman y no tardo mucho en demostrarlo. Con el grabaron un puñado de álbumes memorables que no deben faltar en cualquier discoteca rockera que se precie, “High Voltage” (desde el principio dejando las cosas claras), “Let There Be Rock” (donde la banda adoptaba pose divina y ponía el rock n’ roll en la faz de la tierra), o el electrizante directo “If You Want Blood, You’ ve Got It”. Y si, efectivamente el mundo quería sangre, y los australianos estaban dispuestos a dársela sin pensárselo dos veces. De la tierra de los canguros llegaban ráfagas de riffs y toneladas de ritmo que cada vez ganaban mas adeptos.

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With “Highway To Hell” they consolidated their privileged position in the hard rock of the time, becoming the best product ever exported from the huge island. A basic album to understand rock n' roll. Ready to sweep away everything, the band's popularity rose like foam and Angus forged his legend with memorable nights, in which with heart-stopping riffs and solos, his uncontrollable hyperactivity and the characteristic “duck step” inherited from his master Chuck Berry, he got the people in his pocket and put the band on his back, becoming the emblem of the group. But unfortunately, Bon Scott was already on his peculiar “highway to hell”, and his alcoholic addiction took him to the other side of the street, making him a legend, a martyr, but leaving the band in tatters at its best moment. Spirits were low, and the Youngs thought about quitting, but they noticed a Welshman who sang in a band called Geordie, with a cracked, squeaky voice, and they brought him into the band.

Con “Highway To Hell” consolidaron su posición privilegiada en el hard rock de la época, convirtiéndose en el mejor producto nunca exportado de la descomunal isla. Un disco básico para entender el rock n’ roll. Dispuestos a arrasar con todo, la popularidad de la banda subia como la espuma y Angus forjaba su leyenda con noches memorables, en las que con riffs y solos de infarto, su hiperactividad incontrolable y el característico “paso del pato” heredado de su maestro Chuck Berry, se metia a la gente en el bolsillo y se echaba la banda a sus espaldas, convirtiéndose en el emblema del grupo. Pero desgraciadamente, Bon Scott ya andaba por su peculiar “autopista al infierno”, y su adicción alcoholica se le llevo al otro barrio, convirtiéndole en leyenda, en mártir, pero dejando a la banda deshecha en su mejor momento. Los animos andabn por los suelos, y los Young pensaron en abandonar, pero se fijaron en un gales socarron que cantaba en una banda llamada Geordie, con voz quebrada y chirriante, y le unieron a la banda.

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AC/DC began a new era, and in what a way. “Back In Black”, their first album with Brian Johnson at the helm, is still considered by many as their greatest work, and the sales of the album (released in absolute black as a tribute and mourning for Scott) already reached 19 million copies in the USA. The album went straight to No. 1 in England, and although in the United States it “only” climbed to the fourth position in the charts, today it is still one of the best-selling rock albums there. The impact was such that the following year, 1981, they headlined the prestigious Monsters of Rock Festival at Donington Park, which wanted to count on them for its second edition. The bell of “Hells Bells” began to ring and no one turned a deaf ear to AC/DC's withering discharge. Things continued on course with “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)”, another great album that once again topped the British charts, but things took a turn for the worse with “Flick On The Switch” and “Fly On The Wall”, two albums without the band's energetic touch, which became too repetitive (something that their biggest detractors have been criticizing them for years).

AC/DC empezaba una etapa, y de que manera. “Back In Black”, su primer disco con Brian Johnson al frente, es todavía hoy considerado por muchos como su gran obra, y las ventas de dicho plástico (publicado en adsoluto color negro como homenaje y luto por Scott) alcanzaban ya los 19 millones de copias USA. El redondo entro directamente al n# 1 en Inglaterra, y si bien en los States “solo” trepo hasta la cuarta posición en los charts, hoy sigue siendo uno de los álbumes de rock mas vendidos allí. El impacto es tal, que al año siguiente, 1981, encabezan el prestigioso festival Monsters of rock de Donington Park, que quiso contar a toda costa con ellos para su segunda edición. La campana de “Hells Bells” comenzaba a sonar y nadie hacia oídos sordos ante la fulminante descarga de AC/DC. Las cosas siguen su rumbo con “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)”, otro gran disco que de nuevo coronaria los charts británicos, pero se tuercen con “Flick On The Switch” y “Fly On The Wall”, dos álbumes sin el toque energético de la banda, que entraba en una dinámica demasiado repetitiva (algo que sus máximos detractores les llevan echando en cara hace años).

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In spite of everything in 84 they return to Donington, with Simon Wright as new drummer, and blow up the enclosure for the second time. A year later, in the first edition of Rock In Rio, they slightly disappointed the audience with a repetitive stage formula that was making them lose fans on both sides of the Atlantic. It took them a while to get back in good shape, but with “Blow Up Your Video” (1988) they blew our minds and sold records at a relentless pace. It was their best work in years, where they recovered that unique spark that only they know how to ignite. The tours all over the planet are happening, and in every corner of the world you hear about AC/DC and their impressive live delivery, where they improve day by day, creating a well-deserved reputation as an excellent live band (the best for many). The decade of the 90's couldn't start better. New drummer joins their ranks, an overwhelming Chris Slade, who was not a fool (...you know what I mean). The famous notes of “Thunderstruck” were the ones in charge of opening “The Razor's Edge”, a new work in their best line that takes them (again!!!!) to Donington Park, where they let off steam in front of a devoted audience that was lucky enough to witness a historic concert.

Pese a todo en el 84 vuelven a Donington, con Simon Wright como nuevo batería, y revientan el recinto por segunda vez. Un año mas tarde, en la primera edición del Rock In Rio, decepcionaron ligeramente a la audiencia con una repetitiva formula escénica que les estaba haciendo perder fans a ambos lados del Atlantico. Les costo un tiempo volver a estar en buena forma, pero con “Blow Up Your Video” (1988) volvieron a volarnos la cabeza y a vender discos a ritmo incesante. Era su mejor trabajo en años, donde se recuperaba esa chispa única que solo ellos saben encender. Las giras por todo el planeta se van sucediendo, y en todos los rincones del mundo se oye hablar de AC/DC y de su impresionante entrega en directo, donde mejoran dia a dia, creándose una merecidísima fama de excelente banda en vivo (la mejor para muchos). La década de los 90 no podía empezar mejor. Nuevo batería recala en sus filas, un abrumador Chris Slade, que no tenia un pelo de tonto (…ya sabeis a lo que me refiero). Las famosas notas de “Thunderstruck” eran las encargadas de abrir “The Razor’s Edge”, un nuevo trabajo en su mejor línea que les lleva (¡¡¡otra vez!!!) a Donington Park, donde se desfogan ante una audiencia entregada que tuvo la suerte de presenciar un concierto histórico.

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From then on the band would live a second youth, being acclaimed by the new rock generations that surrendered to a true giant of metal that after many years was still standing with iron health. Their record releases are becoming more and more spaced in time, but they continue to add chilling figures, and today we find them with 11 multi-platinum and 19 gold records behind them. It was not until 1995 when they published “Ballbreaker” under the always unmistakable seal of the band. A great album that brings them to our country, with those three magical nights at the Plaza de Las Ventas in Madrid, some explosive shows (TNT!!!!) and historical that would give rise to the video “No Bull”. And for the new millennium, new album, and the first street in the world to bear the name of the band, located in our beloved Leganes. “Stiff Upper Lip” was a regression of their first musical steps, of primary rock and blues aroma, something that earned them the criticism of the four of them, and praise from the rest of us, who continue to love them with passion. We are still with honey on our lips, we hope they come back live or on record, but never go away, you are the greatest!

A partir de ahí la banda viviría una segunda juventud, siendo aclamada por las nuevas generaciones del rock que se rendían ante un verdadero gigante del metal que tras muchos años se mantenía en pie con salud de hierro. Sus lanzamientos discográficos cada vez se espacian mas en el tiempo, pero siguen sumando cifras escalofriante, y hoy nos los encontramos con 11 multi-platinos y 19 discos de oro a sus espaldas. No es hasta 1995 cuando publican “Ballbreaker” bajo el siempre inconfundible sello de la banda. Un discazo que les trae a nuestro país, con aquellas tres mágicas noches en la plaza de Las Ventas madrileñas, unos shows explosivos (¡¡¡TNT!!!) e históricos que darían lugar al video “No Bull”. Y para el nuevo milenio, nuevo álbum, y la primera calle del mundo en llevar el nombre de la banda, hubicada en nuestro querido Leganes. “Stiff Upper Lip” supuso una regresión sus primeros pasos musicales, de rock primario y aroma de blues, algo que les hizo ganarse las criticas de los cuatro de siempre, y elogios del resto, que seguimos amándolos con pasión. Todavia estamos con la miel en los labios, esperamos que vuelvan en vivo o en disco, pero que nunca se vayan. ¡Sois los mas grandes!