Former AC/DC Bassist Mark Evans talks Music and Bon Scott 

one of the nicest people Ive ever met. Mark is a customer of mine and is a real gentleman.

This man is a total champ, as this interview illustrates. He works at Downtown Music in Sydney, a very cool guitar shop going strong since 1957. He did a set up on my bass a month ago. That was special for me. Rock on Mark Evans!

I will never understand people that thumbs down something like this . He's not saying anything stupid or offensive he's just simply talking about his time in the band. What's to thumbs down here ?

It was a good book I read it recently. He was very honest and admitted that he was an immature guy at that point in his life. His missing rehearsals and his scrapes with Angus did him in but I also believe that they did need a bass player who could sing as well. And Cliff can sing his ass off. The thing I like about Mark is that unlike Dave Evans he's not trying to hang on desperately to his time with AC/DC.

His basslines on the early AC/DC stuff were so awesome.

"there's a tower just like that in Paris"...lol

He played on the greatest rock album of all time, "Let There Be Rock" I'd be happy with that

He is a great Bass player, story teller and a real Gentleman.

cliff is retiring at the end of the year,why not invite mark back?

I just finished his book, and I really didn't want it to end, as it was a fast, enjoyable read. Mark goes into detail not usually found in music Bios of this nature, and those tiny details are what make the book fascinating. It really gives one a behind-the-scenes feel of living the life of rock and roller. I highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed!

Was this the guy who played bass on the AC/DC track ‘Squealer’? If so, he’s a legend!

I've read pretty much every book written on AC/DC. Mark seemed to be a vital piece of the band at one point, but had issues with Malcom and Angus , which many people did and was let go. His bass work was great for them. He obviously doesn't seem to hold grudges and has let it go and moved on.

What a nice guy.

My favorite AC/DC album is Let there Be Rock. He's the one playing bass on it. Do I need to say anything else? (yes: I love Cliff too)

Marks strength as a bass player is his ability to sit on a groove and keep it tight. Something that lots of players think they can do but can't. Playing along with Phil is like training yourself to keep perfect time by playing bass lines along with a metronome except Phil keeps perfect time with a unique swing feel to it. Back in the late 70's the one thing all the pommie music critics could agree upon was that AC/DC had a rock solid rhythm section of Malcolm Phil and Mark that worked like a flawless and precise well oiled machine behind Bon and Angus. Mark deserves credit for his part in the constant touring slog that is the AC/DC legacy of making it to the big time by doing it the hard way.

Mark is a CLASS guy, killer Bass player & played on the BEST Albums AC/DC ever made. Aussie version of Mick Taylor.Nothing's ever as good as the Original of something, particularly Bands Line ups. The Original was by far the BEST AC/DC !

I just watched an interview with Bon from 1977 and he states cliff was chosen because he had 12 years experience when he joined their band. Says he brought greater scope to the band’s music. Bon had the class not to mention the head butting with Angus which contributed to Evan’s departure.

Total legend! Amazing to hear him talk about Bon!

Can tell he's a real Aussie

Richard Griffiths, the CEO of Epic Records and a booking agent for AC/DC in the mid-1970s, later commented, "You knew Mark wasn't going to last, he was just too much of a nice guy."

40 bloody years later and he still can’t play that riff right, absolutely legendary 😂

Great advice at the very end of the video, and that Bon story was funny as hell! Must have been pretty wild and crazy back in those early days of AC/DC with that lineup.

Bon Scott as your roommate,Holy Shit. there's a tower like that in Paris, Bon we're in Paris.

phil, mark and angus ,,,,back and playing ,,i would like to see that .

He played bass on the LP "Let There Be Rock." So - he's a legend.

Mark needs to get The call to Rejoin Acdc! Now that cliff is out Mark is the perfect fit for the band.

Still AC/DC's best bass player in my opinion.

Great bass player/his groove on "SQUELAR" (SOUL STRIPPER) IS PURE FIRE.I'm pretty sure he doesn't give a shit but he should have been inducted w/ AC/DC IN The RnR Hall of Fame.

Tallest guy in the band is 5'6". 😄

What if joined ac dc again

This man belongs in Hall Of Fame!

Mark has never said anything bad about Cliff and Cliff has never said anything bad about Mark. They could be really good friends!

I think if they were to continue, and Cliff didn’t want to, it would be fucking awesome to see this guy up there with them. Back together after all those decades. Leave the shit in the past, he’s not the immature kid anymore.

After listening to this guy, it really makes you wonder (NOT slamming Cliff Williams) BUT "what" was it about Cliff that Angus and Malcolm hired him AND kept him around for the duration OF AC/DC? It he THAT talented or is it that he keeps his mouth shut is pliable and only speaks when spoken to? Angus: "Hey Cliffy, were keepin' you on for another album... how does fifty grand a year sound"? Cliff: "Sounds GREAT Angus... whatever you think is fair."

My first record purchase at 13 years old was Dirty Deeds, and since then, AC/DC has been my favourite band! Mr. Evans was a good part of that...

Mark 'The Sandman' Evans. Legend.

I'm going to see AC/DC this coming September (9/28/15) at Dodgers Stadium and I'm so excited. Can't wait to see them. It will be my first time. Have to take advantage because they are not getting any younger. It was been on my bucket list. I will read Mark Evan's book. The Young brothers are so very private. Actually long of them. Which I highly respect. I will let to get to know more about them. I give up listening to them but since I married my hubby I have learned a lot about Heavy Metal, hard Rock and Ac/Dc is one of my favorite bands.

Let there be rock. ' Nuff said.

Lovely bloke Mark ... I used to shop regularly at the music store he worked at in Sydney and would chat to him whenever in there about the music biz, always a gent. For anyone in Sydney they would know the shop and would have come across Mark often as well. And for many of us in Australia, when Bon died ... AC/DC was done too.

i hope he is back in the band.

This is the guy to join ACDC now...

AC$DC channeled Demons to write their music just like all music stars do. Maybe Mark Evans wasn't willing to sell his soul ?

I love his bass lines on Live wire

This bloke may have been in the band for only two years, but personally think it was the best and original band members. It was also when it was an aussie rock band, it slowly became a British band after Evans left and then Bon died rip.

Bless you mark Evans

Mark, like so many others in the same situation could look at it two ways. Look what all I missed out on, or , I got to be a part of some greatness that got huge and everyone knows who I am cuz of it.

Great short video and loved the book. Mark is such a good story teller. Loved the old AC/DC too with Mark in it.

I like Mark Evans, seems a good guy, very genuine and i got his book a couple of weeks ago and its fab. just a great down to earth guy that you'd enjoy having a drink with

I'm starting to know and feel(being and acting) as a bassist in my first band. it kinda is hard work...and only the band will know how good you are.

In The Beginning ... 🥂

Love this guy

Certainly a nicer guy that Angus and Malcolm, who by many accounts are ruthless, souless knob heads, but fantastic musicians. It's a pity they couldn't be a bit more human towards the people that helped them gain success. Mark Evans always comes across as a really down to earth, nice bloke.

I love how you explain that there "a couple of bad words" but aside from that it's intereseting :D Why the need to explain that?

And I know Bon and the others were awsome and I cant wait to read your book....

Angus should get Mark back in the band now that Cliff has retired.

can you imagine if Malcom was still playing bass

played in a band called "Headhunters" - Bondi

yah that guy is cool. you know hes got tons of great stories.

Bad audio hard to understand

He's the tallest in the band !!!! 5 foot 6"..WTF !!!!😅😝😂😝

Undeniably the greatest times of the band making the music to become iconic!

5 '6" and tallest guy in the band! What? I had no idea they were all so small.

I love you tube!!! Great video!!!!!

Malcolm Young was playing bass? The greatest rhythm guitarist of all time was playing bass??????

He always speaks well of Malcolm and Angus even after they shafted him over the RnR HOF. That says a lot about the kind of guy Mark Evan’s is. I’m glad he got a good payout from AC/DC over the royalties he was owed.

Not bad for a kid from Prahran

Believe in what you do,OK,the message is clear😂😂😂Thalks Mark and Rocking Birthday😂

Nobody going to mention how he looks like Woody Harrison in the thumbnail?

He Should Rejoin Acdc As cliff has quit Mark is still a great Bass Player, He really needs to rejoin The band.

We're in Paris looking out at the Eifel Tower and Bon goes: "There's a Tower just like that in Paris" #DRUNK

Cliff Williams is a 100 times better bassist. If you don't agree.. Your ears don't work lol.

Time to rejoin the boys, Markie. Cliff is gone, we need you!!

Hopefully he’ll return! Since Cliff retired

Much has been said about who was the heart and soul of ACDC but the fact remains Malcolm Young was a great rhythm guitarist but he was also the main person to sack fellow band members, producers etc .... totally ruthless. He admitted that Bon Scot was the main band member to write catchy lyrics but even that statement was forgotten after Bon's death and Angus, Malcolm deprived Bon's family of royalties regarding Bon's involvement writing most of the songs for Back In Black and gave writer credits to Brian Johnson five months after Bon's death when they recorded that album in 1980. Also coincidental that no ACDC album post Back In Black ever reached top of the charts like Back In Black. Jesse Fink's 2017 book about Bon Scot's involvement in writing the lyrics to most songs on BACK IN BLACK should finally set the record straight...

What an original. No duplication

So awesome

The Parisienne groupie they were boning looked like a young wee Jimmy Crankie.

Alan Fergus was a great bass player from "The Wee Wee on MaMa Band"

Great interview 👍

Mark should have been invited to the RR Hall of fame induction!

I love Bon.

#Like Cliff William 🎸⚡😱

my brother met Mark in 75 ..or 78 .. in Manchester uk ... mark couldn't do the gig .. billy was offered the gig ..silly brother turned it down .. could have been famous billy mees

Good interview genuine guy thanks

Loved his stuff on highway to he'll. His baselines were frigging superb, with Angus and Malcolm's hard driving guitar licks, just add Bon... sounds like a good drink! Lol

I love both Cliff and Mark, they both seem like cool people you’d wanna hang out with.

This is the guy in far back on "Highway to Hell", now ya know

I wonder, if you going to Britain do you find all the musicians speaking like Americans?!?

Ya know, since Cliff is retiring Mark could come back in to the band🤔

What a great guy

Can i set next to you girl is a favorite. Also. Shes got balls

Maybe one day we'll see him at AC / DC

What you talking about mark you not part of a team but part of a family all of you guys will go down in history you are all legends thanks for all the interviews you have done over the years must respect from a 35 yr old hardcore fan

Class act. Respect to you on your thoughts about BON and the bros. Former band members not always so gracious. Merry Xmas Happy Holidays and CHEERS

ACDC bass lines. AAAAAAAAAAAAA CCCCC AAAAAAAA DDDDDD AAAAAAA FFFFFF AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA and repeat

Here's a lesson kids Showing up is important Mark Is Rock Royalty

Hey Mark, we share the same name,and birth year, wow,a small world.Rock on brother.

I suppose he back in the band for a year or two Thing is will I buy a ticket , or rest on happy 😊 memories

Evans belongs in HOF-There early stuff is Iconic-Hellva Bass player...

@ 4:30 - bahahahaha!!!!