Monday 29th October 2001
According to the Electric Shock web site Brian Johnson recorded two songs with Geordie II before returning home to America. These tracks are to
be used in released in a project to highlight the traditional roots and culture of Newcastle and the surrounding areas. For further details visit Electric Shock
 Metal Mayhem have released a remastered CD of Adam Bomb's "Fatal Attraction" album. This album features a guest appearance by AC/DC's Cliff Williams on the track
"I want my heavy metal". The album was originally released way back in 1985 on vinyl.
BadMan Recording company (www.badmanrecordingco.com) are releasing a 12 inch double vinyl
album of 18 songs by Mark Kozelek (14 of which are cover versions of AC/DC songs). The album combines Mark Kozelek's two solo albums plus live renditions of the AC/DC songs
"Rock 'N' Roll Singer" and "Up To My Neck in You."
Friday 26th October 2001
UK fans may be interested to know that the television channel ITV will be broadcasting the film "Last Action Hero" at 10pm on Saturday 27th August.
The film of course features the AC/DC track "Big Gun" in the soundtrack.
More details of the forth-comming DVD release have appeared on the NME web site (www.nme.com).
'Stiff Upper Lip Live', documents the legendary rockers' show at their Munich date on
last year's 'Stiff Upper Lip' world tour.
The DVD release will also feature a 10-minute documentary on the band,
in addition to the full concert.
The site quotes a release date of November 19th for the UK , other sources have hinted at a release date of December 4th for the USA. Exact details are uncertain
at the moment and subject to change.
The track Listing of the DVD is
Stiff Upper Lip
You Shook Me All Night Long
Problem Child
Thunderstruck
Hell Aint A Bad Place To Be
Hard As A Rock
Shoot To Thrill
Rock N Roll Aint Noise Pollution
What Do You Do For Money Honey
Bad Boy Boogie
Hells Bells
Up To My Neck In You
The Jack
Back In Black
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Highway To Hell
Whole Lotta Rosie
Let There Be Rock
TNT
For Those About To Rock
Shot Down In Flames
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Stiff Upper Lip Live
USA
The DVD and video can be ordered via CDNow.com
UK Release Video VHS PAL
The video can be ordered via 101cd.com
and also available at Amazon UK
and also at Black Star
UK Release DVD
The DVD can also be ordered at 101cd.com
and also available at Amazon UK
also at Black Star
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Canned Hamm debut album, "Karazma" is reported to include an uncredited cameo of AC/DC.
Sorry I don't have any further information my information was taken from the
report at www.chartattack.com
Wednesday 24th October 2001
The Angus Young toy figure is now available to pre-order from USA via Amazon.com
Fans from the UK can order via Mania Dundee by contacting Mania Dundee (Toy Specialists)
Angus Young available at
(order one today)
On the web site of Powerage the Newcastle (UK) based AC/DC tribute band their is an interesting picture in their gig review section, of Brian Johnson visiting the band before their gig on the 28th September. Powerage's gig clashed with the Geordie II gig and Brian Johnson payed the lads a visit
to wish them well. More details at www.acdcpowerage.com
Thursday 18th October 2001
Chuck Berry the original king of the duckwalk and a musical influence on the Young brothers celebrates his 75th birthday today.
A new web site dedicated to the group "Rhino Bucket" has just been lauched. Featured on the web site is a few clips and pictures featuring ex AC/DC Drummer Simon Wright.
Simon featured on the band's 1984 album "Pain". more details available at www.rhinobucket.com
Monday 15th October 2001
 New show may
rock museum
Kirriemuir residents will have the chance to view an exhibition with a difference at the Gateway to the Glens museum next week.
On Monday (15th October) photographs of former AC/DC front man Bon Scott's time in the Wee Red Town will go on display for the first time.
The exhibition will open on Monday and will run until Saturday 17th November.
To view the entire newspaper article Click here
Contact details and further information on the museum is available by Clicking here
Bon Scott was posthumously honoured at the the third annual Australian Live Music Awards (ALMAs), held on the weekend at Sydney's Fox Studios.
Other recipients included Michael Hutchence, 70s rock icons Ted Mulry , Shirley Strachan.
Dragon frontman Marc Hunter; Ray Brown from Ray Brown and The Whispers; Mi-Sex frontman Steve Gilpin; famous 50s star Johnny O'Keefe; Dig Richards and guitarist/songwriter Andy Durant from the 70s group, the Stars.
Source www.theage.com.au
Brothers Angus and Malcolm Young from rock band AC/DC have been included for the first time in the
latest edition of "Who's Who" in Australia. Also included are George Young and Harry Vanda, who originally found fame with the 1960s rock band The Easybeats.
Source www.heraldsun.news.com.au
AC/DC Tribute band Dirty DC (England) have a few gigs lined up for October,November and December. A flyer for their gigs can be viewed by clicking here.
AC/DC fans that followed Brian Johnson at the recent Geordie II gigs may be interested to know that Geordie II bass player Dave Robson also plays in
an Eric Clapton trinute band After Midnight
Tuesday 9th October 2001
Stiff Upper Lip Live (UK Release date 12th November)
UK Release Video VHS PAL
The video can be ordered via 101cd.com
and also available
at Amazon UK
and also at Black Star
UK Release DVD
The DVD can also be ordered at 101cd.com and also available
at Amazon UK
also at Black Star
In America the releasec date is scheduled for US official release date is November 20th.
David Caesar (Director) and actor-producer Bryan Brown of the newly shot Australian film "Dirty Deeds" apparently want to
include music by the Easybeats and early AC/DC in the soundtrack. The film is based in Sydney in the late sixties and stars
John Goodman from Roseanne and The Flintstones fame. A related article on the film is available to read at
www.smh.com.au
Info thanks to ttocS
Monday 8th October 2001
Brian Johnson celebrated his 54th Birthday on the 5th October, in style with a cracking performance with his old band Geordie II at the Cellar Club, South Shields, England. Brian was in fantastic form delighting the
crowd. After Geordie's second song the crowd burst into a rendition of Happy Birthday. Later on in the night Terry Slesser, club owner and former singer with the Kossoff band and Back Street Crawler presented
Brian with a birthday cake on stage.
Exclusive pictures of this historic gig are available to view by Clicking here
Thursday 4th October 2001
Last night's Geordie II gig at Stanley was cancelled, but the two remaining gigs on Friday and Monday are definately going ahead. Friday looks like being a cracker as it's Brian's birthday.
Tuesday 2nd October 2001
AC/DC fans in the UK and Europe can pre-order the forth-comming AC/DC Live DVD at Amazon UK. Although originally planned for release 5th November , it is believed the release date has actually
been delayed a week. View large picture
I will post details for fans in America as soon as possible.
Brian Aid 2001 ?
According to a report in the Newcastle Journal dated 25th September 2001. Brian Johnson was contacted by the White House to help
arrange a Live Aid-style concert for victims of the terrorist attacks in America.
I am afraid that I can not confirm this report, but according to the report a concert in Washington in November
is maybe being lined up.
Source of story Evening Chronicle (Newcastle) (http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk)
see also the report in full by Clicking here
Geordie II tour rolled into the Elmfield Social Club , Hebburn last night with Brian and the lads from Geordie II (guitarist Dek Rootham, bassist Dave Robson and drummer Dave Whitaker) delighting
the crowd with hits from the Animals, Nazereth, Led Zeppelin, Frankie Miller, Geordie and performing two encores.
Picture thanks to Cam Sinclair.
According to some reports Brian Johnson sent a crate of drink to the guys in the AC/DC tribute band Powerage. It was unfortunate that the dates of the
Geordie II gig and the Powerage gig clashed on the 28th September.
Related story at icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk
A review of the Geordie II gig at the Newcastle Opera House was posted on the web site for the Newcastle Opera House at
www.newcastleoperahouse.com/geordie_ii.htm
Monday 1st October 2001
The Geordie II show scheduled for October 4th as been cancelled.
Other tour dates:
1st Oct 2001 - Hebburn, (Elmfield Club)
3rd Oct 2001 - Stanley, (Centre Club)
5th Oct 2001 - South Shields, (Cellar Club)
8th Oct 2001 - Heeton, (Buffs Club)
Info thanks to Cam.
Sunday 30th September 2001
Geordie II - Newcastle Opera House, 28th September 2001
Absolutely amazing gig, despite only 2 days rehearsal with his old mates , Brian brought of one hell of a performance
in his native Geordieland. Renditions of old classics by the Animals, Rainbow, Led Zeppelin, Nazereth and Frankie Miller, as well as
a few old Geordie hits (All because of you, Geordie's lost his Liggie, Rockin with the boys tonight) and one track from his day job.
The concert was even graced by the Newcastle mafia , as Brian called them , namely actors Kevin Wheatley, Tim Healey , and Mr Jimmy Nail.
Brian was amazing all night, a real gentleman as he spent time after the gig singing autographs and chatting to the fans.
Exclusive pictures of the concert are available to view by clicking here
Monday 24th September 2001
According to some reports Brian Johnson will be playing with Geordie at the Middlesborough Town Hall on the 4th October 2001.
Info Thanks to Cam
This gig was later Cancelled
Tuesday 18th September 2001
In the wake of the tragic events in America recently the radio network Clear Channel has generated for its radio stations a staggering list of rock songs and pop songs with words presumably inappropriate for
the airwaves, including John Lennon's "Imagine," and Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven,".
Seven tracks by AC/DC have been classed as inappropriate for broadcast on the airwaves at the present time.
The AC/DC tracks listed are
"Shot Down In Flames," "Shoot To Thrill," "Dirty Deeds," "Highway To Hell," "Safe In New York City," "TNT," "Hell's Bells";
Source www.launch.com
AC/DC nominated again for the Rock n Roll Hame of Fame (Shame)
The ballot of nominees for the 2002 Rock n Roll Hame of Fame includes the Sex Pistols, Talking Heads , Ramones,
Jackson Browne, Chantels, Dells ,5 Royales, Isaac Hayes, Gram Parsons, Gene Pitney, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
AC/DC, Patti Smith, Black Sabbath, Brenda Lee and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Artists are eligible to be inducted after 25 years have passed since their first record
was released.
The inductees likely will be announced next year.
The hall of fame is in Cleveland, Ohio.
Source : www.nationalpost.com
Monday 17th September 2001
More details of the forth-comming Angus Young toy doll have been posted on the Todd McFarlane web site.
See also details from Mania Dundee
Sunday 9th September 2001
Bon Scott photograph wanted !
If anyone has a photograph of Bon and they own the copyright to the photo, then they may like to get in touch with
the webmaster of the Allan Handelman radio show.
Allan Handelman has an archived interview he did with Bon Scott, and it is planned to release the interview on a CD.
If anyone can help or is interested in the interview CD please contact
Webmaster@AlHandelman.com or
visit the web site
AC/DC music is currently being used in a television advert for GAP.
AC/DC's "Are you ready" is apparently featured in the movie Rock Star, but it is not in the official soundtrack.
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