Garage Classics: The Story of AC/DC

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GARAGE TO STADIUMS

Dave Anthony

36 episodes

2 weeks ago

Garage to Stadiums is one of the Top 5% of podcasts in the world. From the bars to the arenas, learn the fascinating stories of how our biggest rock music legends made the leap. Each episode reveals the stories, songs and little known facts of the journey from obscurity to fame of one of rock music’s biggest stars. Join us on Garage To Stadiums as host Dave Anthony teams up with an author of a rock biography or director of a rock documentary to explore that journey, their early years, the stories behind the scenes, their top songs, and their place in music history. Learn about the passion, talent, luck and even scandal that often came together to propel these stars from obscurity to household names.

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Garage Classics: The Story of AC/DC

GARAGE TO STADIUMS

33 minutes

3 months ago

Garage Classics: The Story of AC/DC

Summer's here, time to crank some guitar riffs like only AC/DC can create. We're revisiting one of our most electrifying episodes: The Story of AC/DC. From gritty Sydney pub gigs to conquering stadiums worldwide, AC/DC's rise is one of rock’s most powerful journeys. Along the way: tragedy, reinvention, and some of the most iconic riffs ever recorded. This episode dives deep into the real story behind the band’s rise, with song clips from every era. You'll discover:

The fascinating origins of the band name AC/DC
How The Rolling Stones played a role in developing AC/DC’s sound
How a boyband singer helped evolve AC/DC’s music
Why guitarist Angus Young created his trademark schoolboy outfit
How tragedy has impacted and evolved the band
Who helped the band create one of the Top 5 selling albums of all time

Whether you're a lifelong fan or just cranking "Back in Black" on your summer road trip, this episode hits all the right notes.

Guest Bio:
Martin Popoff has written more record reviews than anybody in the history of music. That number, incredibly, currently stands at 7900 reviews. He has authored 120 books on hard rock, classic rock, and punk. Martin is a sought after researcher having contributed to the various rock documentaries broadcast on VH1. This interview is based on his recent book AC/DC at 50.

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Original Air Date: 2024

Host: Dave Anthony