What do i mean by that? AC/DC are the real deal when it comes to rock ‘n’ roll, and they’ve been rocking hard since forever – this year will be their 50th anniversary! And they are STILL rockin and touring! They’ve got roots that go deep and a spirit that never quits. No matter where you are on this planet, when you hear songs like “Highway to Hell” or “Thunderstruck,” you know them, it’s like family. It’s the kind of music that makes you want to ditch your everyday workwear for a cool concert tee, grow your hair out, and hit that highway to rock ‘n’ roll heaven! Timeless Rock Legends now and in the next 50 years.
Now, I’m not just taking a trip down memory lane here – but we could, I’m telling you the soundtrack to so much of my youth will have some AC/DC to it. A lot of today’s so-called ‘rock bands’ are just a bunch of preening youngsters with guitars trying to sound rebellious. But they lack that unique edge, the roughness, and the pure power that AC/DC had in their prime. I don’t wanna sound like one of those oldies that say things were better back then… but trust me it kinda was. Lemme explain, no flashy LED screens or crazy fireworks – just a bunch of regular guys in tees and jeans (and an over-sized school uniform), pouring their hearts into the music. They knew how to put on a show, and they still do. It was like getting hit by a lightning bolt of pure rock energy. I’m still waiting to see that level of talent or intensity in any of these modern rock shows – put it like this, do you see ANY of today’s bands still in demand for tours in 50 years?
Just like my old, worn-in vintage-ish tour tees that’s been through a lot but still looks cool, AC/DC’s music has weathered every storm, every fad, every trend. Their thunderous, unfiltered, full-throttle rock hasn’t gone out of style, and I doubt it ever will. Call it a classic rock, call it old-school, it’s timeless. Whenever I spin one of their records, it’s like I’m transported back to a time when life was simpler, music was pure, and rock ruled the world. You can try to sell me on some fancy new alternative rock or genres such as active rock, nu metal, post-grunge, post-punk, garage rock, noise rock, and dance-punk, but let’s be real – if you have to create a new genre then it can’t be that good! And they can’t hold a candle to the timeless awesomeness of AC/DC – life was simpler when it was just Rock. So, here’s to the legends, the faces on my tees of every true rock lover out there – AC/DC, you rock!
Keep Rockin 🤘😄
Sam
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