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The name AC/DC - with its members, shows and fans - has a connotation which is not so positive for many people. For some, AC/DC lyrics are hazardous for young children. Some accused its members of various crimes over years.
But for rock'n'roll fans, AC/DC means a lot: True Rock'N'Roll spirit, good show, Young brothers, legendary Bon and more...
 From Young Brothers to Mark Evans, every member of the band has a unique story to tell. Just to give some examples, naughty Young brothers end up being expelled from the school, Bon Scott was a chauffeur before joining AC/DC, and once the members weren't allowed in their own concert because they were without a limo and the guard was not convinced that they  were the members of AC/DC. Below are some letters which I found out in the booklet of High Voltage Remaster. I hope you enjoy going retro with these interesting letters.
It's a long way to the top,if you want rock'n'roll!!!!!!
Keep on rocking,
-Etkin
 Dear Mark;
Thank you for your letter of the 24th. We are in full symphaty with your request, but unfortunately must refuse permission for you to perform at the Shakedown Club next month.The last time you were here, you will remember, you were not a member of AC/DC,  but a member of the public and your behaviour caused no little concern among both patrons and staff. I understand your antics have only become worse.
Sincerely;
Rocky Mungo, Manager
P.S.: The bouncer thanks you for the pansies you sent him. He should be out of hospital in another month or so.
  Dear Bon;
My dad says that under your leather trousers there lurks something mean and terrible. I'm sure it's only a heart of gold. My dad also says if he ever sees you face to face he will erase your tattoos by pulling off your arms. But don't worry, he's the Mayor of our town, so he won't do anything that will lose him votes.
Love, Helen
  Dear Mr. Rudd;
Enclosed please find the remains of the drum sticks you broke over my daughter's head last Friday. Or was it a billiard cue? She's still a little uncertain. My solicitors will be in touch with you concerning the charges I am filling in for you on her behalf.
Thomas Barton
Dear Mrs. Young;
I am writing to you yet again to complain about your sons' behaviour at school. All of their teachers have come to me with a range of complaints from abusive language to obscene gestures to obstreperousness verging on violence.
Malcolm is a certainly old enough to know that his constant humming is neither amusing nor impressive. The few times a day he puts pen to paper it turns out he is writing what appears to be poetry of some vile sort.
Angus does not stop eating chocolate bars and Smarties long enough to pay attention to his teachers and his work. His uniform is filthy, his knees are constantly bruised, his eyes blackened, his nose running.
Won't you please, Mrs. Young, have a talk with Malcolm and Angus to help us try to make them into responsible citizens. 
Yours very sincerely,
R.K. Lanning, Headmaster
16th June 1976
Dear Sir,
I have been advised by my staff that the audience in attendance at the recent concert featuring AC/DC which you produced were most of the performance entirely out of control  and were actually standing up on the seats. This has caused some damage to the upholsetry and has also resulted in a back being broken off one of the seats.
The masking curtain at the rear of the stage was also removed during the course of the concert and I will have to replace it, matching the existing durtaining.
 A glass section was broken in the foyer when the outer doors were first opened.
I shall be in touch with you as soon as estimates for the restoration of the damage are in hand.
Yours faithfully,
Bill … |
