While the world goes nuts over accadacca’s new album, in Fremantle, some quieter developments long overdue… These pix were sent to me by Gabby and Darcy, courtesy of Greg James, the sculptor who made the bronze statue of Bon in Fremantle. [The photos are by “Genm152”, whose handiwork can also be seen here: flickr.com/photos/fun4me/] Finally,… Continue reading Bon Finds a Home at Last
Category: The Unveiling
About the Unveiling of the Bon Scott Bronze Statue
The Aftermath
I wish my camera hadn’t run out of batteries. A zoomed-in image of the Bronze Bon was beamed up onto the big screens to either side of the stage. Every so often, some brave youth would do a runner, hop the barrier, and climb up to have his photo taken with the little metal man.… Continue reading The Aftermath
The Statue at Last
This is how it happened. All of a sudden the stage went quiet. A lone piper started up. We could see him on the big screen, and we could hear him. But we couldn’t find where he was. From a high balcony somewhere in the showgrounds came a haunting wail. From far beyond the grave,… Continue reading The Statue at Last
Nightfall
THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER OF “THE UNVEILING” Night fell on the Claremont Showgrounds. The Party Boys were on stage. Through the speakers came the first unmistakable clang of an AC/DC riff. The crowd went absolutely nuts. We’re talking stampede, fists pumping the air, with either a single index finger pointing to heaven, or else the index-and-little-finger… Continue reading Nightfall
Rhonda and Bernice Vernice
PART 9 OF “THE UNVEILING” [Vernice and Rhonda. (Not Bernice and Rhonda, as I had thought). Thanks to Kara-Lee for clarification… ] OK, I have to start out with an apology. It was late in the day by the time we met Rhonda and Vernice, and my memory has totally packed it in. Hmm. Lets… Continue reading Rhonda and Bernice Vernice
Angus Angus Angus…
PART EIGHT OF “THE UNVEILING” [Angus Number One…] I know this blog is supposed to be all about Bon Scott, the lead singer of AC/DC (at least until his untimely death in 1980). Bon was obviously a charismatic guy, well loved by all who knew him. During the last month, I’ve heard the following mantra… Continue reading Angus Angus Angus…
Fuck the World
PART SEVEN OF “THE UNVEILING” [Red displaying his new tattoo…] Although Red looked a bit intimidating (to say the least) with his broad muscular back and “FUCK THE WORLD” tattoo, our courage was bolstered by bourbon and caffeine and sugar and loud music. “Besides,” Mish said, “if he didn’t want people to see his tatt,… Continue reading Fuck the World
Forty Nine Concerts
PART SIX OF “THE UNVEILING” [Volker’s denim jacket] Meeting Volker was a highlight for me. He wore a denim jacket, 90% of whose surface area was covered with meticulously stitched AC/DC fabric patches. “My grandmother sewed these on for me!” he told us. Volker is German, but he lives in Tasmania now, where he teaches… Continue reading Forty Nine Concerts
Alcohol and Burnouts
PART FIVE OF “THE UNVEILING” [Jackie, Amy, Roisin, Melissa…] We headed back to the stage. Noiseworks were on now, their lead singer Jon Stevens swaggering around the microphone stand. “You know, he still looks pretty hot!” Mish exclaimed. But her gaze wasn’t just idly taking in the rocker’s rugged good looks. Mish kept noticing family… Continue reading Alcohol and Burnouts
Three Boys from Fae Fife
PART FOUR OF “THE UNVEILING” [Kev and Andy and Ian] After a pee, we really started to get into the swing of things. “Hey Lucas, what about those three GUYS IN KILTS!!” Mish shrieked. We scuttled towards them. The kilts were on the move, they looked to be heading thirstily towards the bar. But it… Continue reading Three Boys from Fae Fife