The above is from the Melbourne concert, which I attended with my friend Texta a few weeks ago. More photos from the gig (which was absolutely phenomenal) here. The following email comes from my old mate Simmo, who was always good for a hot tip during the secretive construction period of the Bon Scott Bronze… Continue reading Blue My Socks Out of My DBs!
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Deb at the Bus Stop Disco
The following message from Deb came through to the Bon Scott Blog mailbag recently: From: Deb Subject: Bon Scott Photo – rare… Hello fellow Bon Scott fan, I just saw your Blog today. It is a fun site. I have a rare signed photo from Bon Scott when he was in the band The Valentines.… Continue reading Deb at the Bus Stop Disco
We still miss ya, Bon
30 years since we lost you. Clearly, you’re not – at all – forgotten. As well as the article from today’s West Australian newspaper above (thanks for sending it through, mum!), another great tribute appeared in the Powerhouse Museum’s blog today, here (thanks to Greg for the tip-off). Wish I were in Fremantle.
A Crocheted Bon From the Mailbag…
Every now and again, some gold comes through the mailbox at ye olde Bon Scott Blog. Here’s a case in point – Lee an artist who is 35% through the process of crocheting an image of Bon and Angus in full flight. Amazing work, Lee! Here’s Lee’s fabulous dramatisation of the work in progress (right)… Continue reading A Crocheted Bon From the Mailbag…
“Not knowing who else to speak to about this”…
Some amusing messages have been trickling into the mailroom of the Bon Scott Blog lately. Here’s one – from Damien in Melbourne, who plays with a band called “The Bon Scotts”. I love the honesty of Damien’s introduction. Although named after the great frontman, Damien writes that the band sounds “almost nothing like AC/DC.” Brave… Continue reading “Not knowing who else to speak to about this”…
A Portrait from the Mailbag
“Lee Wilde” sent the below email through from Perth, where he works on his portraiture. Lee writes: “My work is mainly figurative…female portraits and nudes”. The above painting, it seems, now hangs proudly in the office of Doug, the president of the WA Bon Scott Fanclub. Strange that we didn’t meet last year in Perth/Fremantle… Continue reading A Portrait from the Mailbag
Happy Birthday Bon!
Just in time for Bon’s 63rd birthday, a new “Bon Scott heritage tram tour” has been launched in Fremantle. My brother sent through the above article from the West Australian Newspaper. There’s an online version here. The tour will no doubt be a “must-do” for fans who visit the great singer’s dirty ole town. I… Continue reading Happy Birthday Bon!
AC/DC Aussie Tour Dates Finally Announced: Feb/March 2010
News just in from Doug at the WA Bon Scott Fanclub: AC/DC have finally announced their Aussie Tour Dates. Thu 11 February – Melbourne – Etihad Stadium (formerly Telstra Dome) Thursday 18 February – ANZ Stadium, Sydney Thursday 25 February – QSAC, Brisbane Tuesday 2 March – Adelaide Oval Sat 6 March – Perth –… Continue reading AC/DC Aussie Tour Dates Finally Announced: Feb/March 2010
A Bon Memorial in Dulwich?
This turned up on Facebook recently: a campaign to get a heritage icon plaque placed outside the house where Bon died on that cold morning back in 1980. Sounds like a good idea, read on to see how you can help the Londoners’ cause… On 19 February 1980 Bon died outside 67 Overhill Road, East… Continue reading A Bon Memorial in Dulwich?
It’s the Fans, man
AC/DC Rock n Roll Fannation – Episode 1 from AC/DC Rock n Roll Fannation on Vimeo. If you haven’t yet seen this great little mini-series on the fans of AC/DC – do! It’s highly recommended viewing. In the first episode (above) fans come from all over America and the world to assemble at Wilkes-Barre –… Continue reading It’s the Fans, man