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.
Category: Death
When Bon Scott First Met AC/DC
[Vince Lovegrove on stage] The following story, lovingly told, is, according to its author, Vince Lovegrove, “the truth, the real story of how Bon Scott met AC/DC for the first time.” Indeed, it seems to move carefully and systematically through the significant moments of Bon’s life. Vince, who first played together with Bon in the… Continue reading When Bon Scott First Met AC/DC
hero ick, icon ick
The following email, entitled “hero ick, icon ick” came through from my friend Anne today: hows this. not a word for months and then a deluge. no, but it’s interesting, this next blog you’ll be doing. half an hour ago i was googling heath ledger who’s apparently just overdosed in his manhattan digs. can’t say… Continue reading hero ick, icon ick
Beginning the Bon Scott Blog
I’m starting a new project. It’s all about Bon Scott, the singer from AC/DC. He died in 1980. During the first half of this year there will be a Bon Scott Project in Fremantle, Western Australia. That’s where he spent much of his childhood, and that’s where he’s buried. Apparently his is the most visited… Continue reading Beginning the Bon Scott Blog