Monday 30th January 2006
Darrell Nutt's official web site (www.darrellnutt.com) currently has some pictures of the K-Rock Hurricane Relief gig he performed
along with Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams among others.
Friday 27th January 2006
In America a television advert for Nike features a music extract of "Rock n Roll aint a noise pollution".
More details
http://www.boardsmag.com/screeningroom/commercials/2331/
Monday 23rd January 2006
Former AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS and BLACK ZODIAC (a heavy metal band based near Tampa, Fla.,) will be joining forces to embark on a nationwide tour of America in 2006 entitled "The Sins Of The Zodiac Tour".
Details of the tour will be announced shortly.
Based in Southern Florida, Black Zodiac is a heavy metal band formed in early 2002 by Cuban-born beauty Mayelin (vocalist) and accomplished musician Aaron Robinson (guitarist). The band released their debut album, "Psychotic Hatred," in May 2004.
Black Zodiac is preparing for their second album which will be released in early 2006 on Dark Anatomy Records.
For the latest information of the "The Sins Of The Zodiac Tour" please visit.
www.daveevans.au.com and www.blackzodiac.net
Monday 16th January 2006
Wing sings AC/DC - (Badly !!)
Wing immigrated to New Zealand with my family about ten years ago from Hong Kong.
she has been singing in New Zealand and does performances in Rest Homes and Hospitals and occasionally promotional concerts.
For some reason she has released a CD titled "Wing Sings AC/DC".
Featuring the tracks "Highway to Hell" and "Back in Black" like you have never heard them sung before.
www.wingtunes.com
Friday 13th January 2006
To mark the 26th Anniversary of the passing of Bon Scott ( 19th February )
and the 30th Anniversary of the release of T.N.T the album ( 20th February )
with it's # 1 Australian Rock Anthem song "It's A Long Way To The Top"
MaxTV ( cable tv ) in Australia "have decided to dedicate an entire day of programming to AC/DC on Sat February 18th from 9am - 5pm.
Info thanks to Doug at www.bonscott.com.au
The Sun (Scottish edition) featured an article on wild Scottish rockers on Monday 9th January. Inspired by the theme of a forth-coming UK Channel 4 TV programme called Hellraisers.... the authour of the article
Russell Blackstock has come up with his own list of wild Scottish Rockers... and included in his list is
- Bon Scott
- Alex Harvey
- John Duncan (Exploited)
- Jimmy McCulloch (Wings)
- Finley Quaye
- John Martyn
- Brian Connolly
- Alex Lowe
Paul Stenning the authour of the book "AC/DC : Two Sides to Every Glory” is to be appearing at the Liverpool AC/DC convention on the 28th January 2006
at the Cavern.
www.cavern-liverpool.co.uk
The book Apollo Memories: The Venue, the Legend, the Stories by Martin Kielty, which includes details
of memorable concerts at the famous Glasgow venue is available at Amazon UK
The book naturally does include details of AC/DC's performances at the venue.
Over the last few weeks I've received a few emails from new fan web sites and web sites from Cover bands here is a few links.
New AC/DC related web sites
Links to AC/DC Cover Bands
Tuesday 10th January 2006
Organisers of a Finnish charity are planning an AC/DC marathon by having bands perfom AC/DC's songs from their entire discrography in chronological order.
The event is to be held at Club Teatria in Oulu on 18 February. The lineup of bands performing includes
Leningrad Cowboys, Quintessence, Emmi, Ismo Alanko and Freud, Marx, Engels & Jung. Live Wire.
Proceeds from the concert will go to the Finnish Association for Mental Health.
Source Newsroom Finland
One of the earliest live recordings of AC/DC was recently released on a unauthorised collectors limited edition vinyl in two parts.
Recorded in March 1974 with the AC/DC line-up of
Angus Young - Guitar
Malcolm Young - Guitar
Dave Evans - Vocals
Neil Smith - Bass
Noel Taylor - Drums
More details
Wednesday 4th January 2006
Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade has joined DAMAGE CONTROL, the new band featuring UFO/WAYSTED bassist Pete Way and Robin George. Slade will be joining Pete and Robin in the studio to work on DAMAGE CONTROL's debut album, "Raw".
see also www.peteway.net
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