British guitarist analyses AC/DC Live. Speechless (Almost!) 

Bon Scott, he will forever be remembered and missed by true AC/DC fan's.

As Angus once said “Malcom could play all my leads parts, but I could never play his rhythm parts” simply the best

They played at our school dance in Sydney in 1974. Just a pub band then.

Angus once said; "I only know one lead break, but it's a doozy!"

You didn't even mention Malcolm Young who mostly stays in the background, but is frigging brilliant! Malcolm and Angus play different parts that fit together seamlessly.

How is Angus so tight on that guitar with his head banging, foot stopping, running around spastic convulsions. LEGEND 🎸

Angus was/is really just one unique freak of nature. And damn Bon Scott was phenomenal.

"The other thing that separates AC/DC as a hard-rock band is that you can dance to their music. They didn't play funk, but everything they played was funky. And that beat could really get a crowd going. I first saw them play in 1979 at Madison Square Garden, before their singer Bon Scott died and was replaced by Brian Johnson. The crowd yanked all the chairs off the floor and piled them into a pyramid in front of the stage. It was a tribute to how great they were.I'll go on record as saying they're the greatest rock & roll band of all time. They didn't write emotional lyrics. They didn't play emotional songs. The emotion is all in that groove. And that groove is timeless." Rick Rubin

The thing about AC/DC is they were soo great that if they had never existed in their time, they could come out today as a brand new band and still take the world by storm. If AC/DC was a brand new band today, rock would suddenly become #1 genre again.

There was once a manager of a football club, he was a big AC/DC fan, and he took the entire team to one of their gigs, after the gig he turned to the team and said "If you lot played with the passion, the team work and the energy as that band did, we would be top of the league"

I just love the energy in this performance wish this type of music was still around

Fun fact: Angus young never did drugs they asked why he told them I can be just as crazy as everyone else and don’t need them

Phil Rudd proved that you don't have to be fancy to be a good drummer. As for what else makes AC/DC special, simple catchy riffs and the best rhythm guitar player on the planet in Malcolm.

No bull no bollocks AC/DC bon Scott era greatest rock n roll band ever

Angus once replied to a reporter who claimed AC/DC had made 13 albums that all sound the same. He said; "That's not true! We've made 14 albums that all sound the same!"

my high school graduation (1980) song, that got the most votes (80%) was "Highway to Hell"..Unfortunately, the class leadership moved the song to "Time for me to Fly" by REO Speed wagon. In protest, myself and my best friend went naked under our gowns, and did our walk off with the back side raised.... Forever, LET THERE BE ROCK!!!!

Methinks that for pure rock n roll...there is no other band to compare with AC/DC...no love ,songs , no weepy ballads , only in your face r n r...will miss them terribly

Them's my boys! You are absolutely correct: they are as tight and professional live as they are in the studio. Malcolm was a dictator about being the best - always. He said they owed it to the fans. RIP Malcolm.

This song, this guitar player is the reason I play. Best band I ever seen. And not nearly as " simple" as people think. These guys were/are monsters!

I've been to three ACDC shows and all of them were among the best concerts I ever attended. Angus was all over the stage while playing extremely well.

AC/DC motto."When you find a good riff....... stick to it". You could never accuse the boys of straying out of their lane.

This is a great example of how a band plays not only for themselves but for the rest of the band. There's no egos going on here. It's a passion for some raw, loud and hard rockin blues. Very brilliant!

I was lucky enough to see them twice with Bon Scott. Changed everything for me in terms of music and what I listened to. Bought an SG and learned to play guitar. They were SOOOO good! The amount of sound that band produced live while still sounding so tight, and the energy they put into their shows (and their recordings), well, it's no wonder they're one of the most popular and hardest rocking bands ever.

Every musician who plays rock and roll should view this as the ultimate holy grail in which to attempt to reach even if it is likely not possible. There will never be another band as good as this band. They the best at whst they do-PERIOD!

All due respect to Brian Johnson , but Bon is on a completely different level

Took my wife to see them on Black Ice tour. She wasnt a huge fan but was absolutely blown away by their live performance. Now says it was a top 5 concert for her.😁

AC/DC bon-era songs get under your skin & resurface throughout your entire life. Never gets old. It’s pure quality & life long listening joy.

And this right here is why Phil Rudd is such the beast drummer he is. Playing those 16th notes on the high hats constantly for 7 minutes without ever missing a stroke. Dudes forearms have to be godlike!!!

For me, Bon was one of the most charismatic frontmen ever.

A smile on your face right off the bat.

And the bass tone is just so spot on clean with bottom...wow.

55 iam now, and I still live for Bon Scott. I think of all the album's we could have had now. But i count my blessings for every one I've got. I miss you bonny lad!! You will always be the greatest front man ... EVER!! Shout you a beer one day....... One day!! Knew I shouldn't have watched this Upset myself now I have.

It's impossible to play this loud enough, i've been trying for 40 years. I'll keep trying of course!

Let there be rock! My favorite ACDC song.

I fell in love with these guys in 79. Then my heart was crushed. RIP Bon and Malcolm

It is amazing how, in the midst of an epileptic fit that Angus plays so well 👏.

Acdc is the sountrack of my life

That energy and vocals What a blast

Everyone took the lead from Mal. He was the one that controlled the tempo then Phil gave it that swing along with Cliff and then you had Angus. Pound for pound Phil is on of the best drummers around

They did an interview where Angus said that bobbing his head was how he kept count of the beat. If you ever watch a video and focus on Malcolm, you'll see he is doing the same thing, just not as noticeable. And so was the bass player. That is how they were able to keep their music so tight. They all kept in time with each other. Other bands could learn a lot from AC/DC.

Its the power of the primal rhythm. Relentless. Exciting.

great to see your genuine enthusiasm wingsofpegasus

Thanks for giving this old school jam some spotlight. Another heart and head pounder is 'Kicked in the teeth' off of their Powerage album. Again thanks Phil for catering to us old guys, Gary

Musically, it's the rock-steady groove and the tightness that do it for me. It sounds simple but it's not at all easy to lock in together the way those guys did.

This was actually never mentioned till was mentioned... Malcolm Young!! He was the quiet one, the one not on the spot and I also admit it... I've never mentioned before till it was mentioned. Malcolm Young was the engine in AC/DC. May he RIP Great Rock icon and can't never be replaced!! Great review by the way, very different and really good. Respect!!

I've often wondered what AC/DC would have become if Bon had lived on. What music are We missing out on right now , it breaks My heart just thinking about it.

Saw them play early 70’s in a park in Sydney and I tell you they played with same energy and class - just brilliant to walk into a park on a lazy quiet weekend day and see AC/DC playing

Bon Scott was a ringmaster. Could hold an audience in the palms of his hands.

Despite Angus being all over the place, that guitar never moves while he's actually playing. I don't even know how he can do that.

They were tight! If you've never jammed with a band, you won't realize how difficult that is and how much practice it takes to get to that point! They make it look easy! Awesome!👍😎🎸🎶

I grew up in Melbourne and got to see them as a teenager so many times in the 70's. They were a brilliantly tight band even then. I have never seen them since Bon died, still love them but he was it for me with the other boys. RIP Bon, you are a legend in this country!

I’ve seen AC/DC multiple times over 35 years, every time they’ve been so tight, same with the Scorpion’s, live sounds so good, it’s like being in the studio. 💕💕🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

I watch this let there be rock video on RU-vid all the time! Really all of the guys in ACDC including Bon Scott and Brian Johnson have made a ACDC what it is. I love them so much, I will never stop loving them until my heart quits. Rock in peace Malcolm and George. Angus? You are literally a guitar God, please don’t ever quit.

This is why these boys are simply the best, bar none. I grew up with these guys here in Australia in an era where we had such incredible pub bands, AC/DC, The Angels, Rose Tattoo and others, but AC/DC stood head and shoulders above them all and Ronald Belford Scott was the man.

When I was on the concert in Norway and listened to them in spektrum it was almost like listening to a cd . They are very good at playing live . Very good sound.

The thing is, Malcolm made the job a hell of a lot easier for the drummer. But here you see that Phil Rudd didn't even need Malcolm to do a perfect job. Simple but difficult music when it comes to rhythm and swing. Needless to say, the bass player is tight as a clock too. Just listen to some of the best AC/DC cover bands, then you clearly hear just how brilliant the originals were.

I love watching your facial expressions while watching this video. I can see your true appreciation and joy while watching one of the best live rock bands ever. They weren't the most technical musicians, but they certainly put on some of the best shows ever.

Came here after being recommended your performances on The X Factor, honestly you rocked, damn those clueless Judges.

This whole live show at the Apollo was amazing! Kudos to the sound engineer!

Hi Phil. Love your videos. I keep coming back to this particular one because I loved Bon Scott era Acca Dacca (as we call them in Oz). Brian was wonderful but Bon was on another level. Such stage presence and so charismatic. I particularly like your facial expressions as you're watching it; just pure enjoyment and appreciation for a legendary band. Rock on Phil!

The neighbor in my duplex would wake me up every morning at 0500 playing AC/DC .....Rock On !

I've watched this critique a few times now. During my time with Phil, if there was a song I'd make sure to be side stage for, it was this one. He just blew the roof off, each and every time. It is so lovely, to hear someone, particularly from your generation, appreciate them (and him) like you have here. I'm going to pass this along to my son. It's bound to put a smile on his face, too. Just beautiful.

Love everything AC/DC ever did. ANGUS!!! nothing else needs to be said. The guy is King. Thanks for the vedio.

Bought my first AC/DC album when I was 11. Back in black. June 23 1984. Seen them 8 times since. Simply awesome live. We'll miss them when they're gone but they're music will live on and inspire generations. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Best stuff that has EVER come out of real heavy rock so far! There is nobody like these guys!

Angus always seems to be in trance, one with the sound his guitar has to produce🙏

Its brilliant...live music at its rawest.Thats why they're HUGE...love em

These guys played the local pubs & halls in my home town of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia back in their early days in the 70’s. They were heading towards legendary status then & were still bloody great the last few times they’ve come back to Oz. Last tour here my then 17 year old daughter could not believe how Angus could throw his head around as he’s always done, let alone play the guitar so perfectly! You hit it spot on, they were so damn tight then & still are. RIP Bon & Malcolm.

This song can never ever be played loud enough!!!!!!

Love you're analysis..This has always been one of my fav songs. ACDC truly was a special band!!

seen them once, could not believe how good they were. just swept us away.

I was fortunate to see AC/DC in Colchester when I was in college. 1976/77 if memory serves. I great night. I’ve been a fan ever since. No nonsense rock and roll 🤟🏻

Pure high octane rock and roll at it's best. Firmly based in the blues and so freakin tight as you pointed out. AC/DC from the 1970s has always made me imagine what Chuck Berry would sound like on steroids and speed.

That whole live concert is incredible! Angus plays as if his SG is an extention of his body. His playing seems to come as naturally to him as breathing does for the rest of us. During those early years of AC/DC I was heavy into punk rock so I didn't really listen to those early records until about four years after Bon's death. And speaking of Bon Scott as far as I'm concerned there is no band without him. A friend of mine was signed to RCA in the mid 80's and was recording with his band in the Bahamas. The engineer of the studio told him that AC/DC were there a few weeks earlier and how Brian Johnson would achieve his high pitched vocals. He said that he sang quietly as to not damage his vocal cords and afterwards they would just bump them up in the mix. If it's true it just confirms my thoughts of him being a pale shadow compared to Bon Scott. There aren't many bands that equal the intensity of the Bon Scott years of AC/ DC.

Man, the memories that this song and AC/DC brings back: High school keg parties with AC/DC blasting... EIGHT of us deciding (at the last minute) to pile into a pickup truck (yes, a pickup truck!) and go see them in concert again, for the sixth time, and jamming right next to the stage. My ears rang for 2 days afterwards... Midnight swims at the lake with AC/DC blasting from the boat’s 8-track player... and I could go on and on. I love this band. They played a huge role in my teenage years. Thanks for picking this one, Fil!

I love ACDC since I was around 12 years old. They are just amazing.

Doesn't get much better than that

I've loved AC/DC since I was a kid in the third grade. I hate it when people say all their songs sound the same. TNT doesn't sound like Gimme' A Bullet...Let There Be Rock doesn't sound like Highway To Hell...maybe they use the same approach to song writing, but each record has it's own sound. You can easily hear how they grew as a band with each lp they released.

Hands down my favorite band ever!!!! Love Bon so much, years ago my friends husband who is a pilot was giving private flying lessons and one of his students was Georganne Williams!!!!!!! So cool her husband just hung out with him a few times they actually even went on a riverboat together to gamble! Can you imagine! They don't hang no more but just wanted to share this with you I'll have to ask her if they still keep in touch once in awhile! ❤️🤘She said they were just such down to earth good people!

I'm listening and watching this with a massive smile on my face can't believe this is live... amazing...the beginning can ya imagine that there live ....so much fun.....love bon Scott....only now do I truly appreciate Angus Young's playing and ability....

Had to come back and revisit this. Phil and his drumming performance were recognized by all, and still to this day. Angus and his simple light-picking that comes through as monstrous, is also a rock pinnacle. Their tightness comes together if they are breathing and their hearts beating as if they are all one musician. Sure, there are many more complicated styles by drummers and guitar players. If you want to be somebody and want to know where to start, and when to know you have reached a player's top skill level, then you need to watch 70's ACDC. This is where rock and roll musicians in the modern era saw what a musician's nirvana looks like. ACDC was first ridiculed for being so simple, then forever praised by the best for what is the definition of solid/tight playing.

I remember going to my older brothers friends house when I was 15 and seeing Let there be rock on VHS. That's when Acdc became my favorite band👍🍻

As z young kid it amazed me how Angus would lie on his side/back on the ground and rotate around while still playing, just mad genius!

I've begun to enjoy live recordings more and more lately. The interaction between the performers, the energy and the groove.. even the small mistakes here and there. A good band is like a locomotive running on nitroglycerine.. AcDc is just rocknroll without bullshit 👊

The...Bon Scott - AC/DC is the only AC/DC period. The band was on a whole different level when he was alive. RIP Mr Scott

The Bon Scott version of AC/DC were and still are my favourite band. Unfortunately I only ever got to see them with Brian and nice guy though he is they are a different animal without Bon. Angus was still crazy ( Back in Black and FTATR tours) so I can't complain! I can see they leave you as breathless as they did me! So much energy! Phil and Cliff are a very underrated rhythm section and you rightly point out the rock solid drums. Great tone from the Sonor kit too. What a difference Angus is to someone like Michael Schenker who is an equally fabulous guitarist but it's like comparing Beethoven to Chuck Berry! One is dull to watch live but amazing to listen to and the other gives an amazing visual and aural experience

how mind blowing would it be to see a show like this live

And THANKS to you for appreciating the early band!😊👍

I saw this band when they first came to America. We walked out of the show asking each other "How are you going to top that?" A lot of people don't get that a rock and roll band is a theatrical production. You got to make the scene. You got to keep it simple so you can whip it hard.

Oh Fil, you're killing me (in a good way!) with all your reviews of bands like AC DC. I was a teenager in the 1970s - such a fantastic era for music. It was wild!!! Saw AC DC in concert at the Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia in February 1981, with their massive bell. They used to be billed as "the loudest rock n roll band in the world". The night I saw them they were so loud they had to sedate all the patients in a nearby hospital!

AWESOME! Bon, always my fav front Man out of the two, different class!

AC/DC all the way.. 53 years old and I still cant help but dance around like a ninny. Such good concerts!!! Those were the days.

Bon Scott was the best frontman ever

totally missing the point with no mention of Malcolm. Angus is doing the visual stuff, Malcolm is making that tremendous sound.

I absolutely can’t get enough of these videos! What a great way to make sure stuff doesn’t get lost thru generations!

Seen these guys over the back fence in Mt Gambier SA (9-10 yr olds) at me god mothers pad , her house was direct behind the pub beer garden ...Love yuh Aunty Stocky...RIP

As a Yank I've got Aerosmith, GNR, Metallica, some classic one-off's & dig my Zep........but, given the choice of listening to some wholesome Rock-n-Roll incessantly it's gotta be there guys no question!

Bon Scott is my favorite singer of acdc

I saw them with journey on journeys equipment my ears are still ringing to this day Rip Bon!!

I saw AC DC with bon scott in the 70,s the concert was mind blowing.Keep up the good work Phil,you,re good fun.