Archives - May 2003
   
  • "Ultimate Albums" on VH1 with Back In Black - 5/21/03
  • VH1's "Ultimate Albums" program will feature a one hour special on Back In Black on June 4th in the US. Interviews with the band were conducted last March in New York specially for the program, which reportedly also includes rare footage.
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  • Berlin show in June confirmed - 5/20/03
  • The second small-venue date of next month's German tour is now confirmed for June 9th at Berlin's 3,500-seater ColumbiaHalle. Tickets will be available on May 25th at Osttor des Olympiastadions. Further info at Deutsche Entertainment AG.
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  • AC/DC receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Australia - 5/20/03
  • The 'Ted Albert Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to Australian Music' was presented at the Australian APRA Music Awards last night to Angus, Malcolm & Bon Scott. Although the Young brothers did not attend the ceremony, Malcolm said in a statement videotaped in London: "On behalf of AC/DC and Bon Scott, especially Bon because he's a big part of this, we're proud of the honour of receiving this award." Fifa Riccobono, Chief Executive of J. Albert & Son, received the award on their behalf.
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  • AC/DC to play small venues in Germany next month - 5/16/03
  • In addition to their 3 Stadium dates supporting the Rolling Stones in Germany next month, AC/DC will play at least one small-key concert similar to their recent New York Roseland gig. They will play Munich's 3,000 seater Circus Krone (the very same venue they played at in 1976 while supporting Rainbow) on June 17th, and a second gig in Berlin for June 9th will most certainly take place although not officially confirmed as yet. Tickets for Munich can only be obtained in person at the venue on May 23rd. For further info call the Circus Krone at +49 (89) 545 8000.
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