Fan Reviews - Week 25, USA

• Debbie Patton
  words can't describe the concert in Little Rock. This was my first time to see ac/dc.It won't be my last. I never sat down,I screamed and danced the entire time! I wanted to be up there with them, or at least alot closer. They were the greatest thing I had ever seen. I didn't want it to end.We had a crazy group around us. As each song started we all screamed like we had just won the lottery.This was without pot or beer, I was high on ac/dc!!!!!!!!!!I hope I can see them again soon.. they rock like nobody else....I ordered my tickets the minute they went on sale, and wasn't close enough, how do people get the good seats? Is there a secret??......Thanks ac/dc...you made me feel like teenager.....I love you guys..ROCK ON...

• Sherry
  Drove from Tulsa, Oklahoma to see ACDC for my first time at their concert in Little Rock, Ark March 26. It was everything I hoped it would be. Loud - energetic - and fun!! The guys are awesome. The opening act, Wide Mouth Mason, was a wonderful surprise. Those guys were great. Felt like we got a bonus!

• Daena Haughey
  They say that most people slow down with age. In this case that is bull. They are tighter than ever and the energy is every bit as intense. This concert would still be a bargain at a $100 a ticket. The set was very well thought out with the fans being the focal point of design. No fan of rock-n-roll has a complete concert series without seeing AC\DC!!!!!!!

• Jeff
  This was one of the best concerts Ive been to in a long time AC/DC rocked!. Wide mouth mason (the opening band) sucked they played two pop sounding songs then blues songs.AC/DC had about the same set list but with no satillite blues,they played safe in N.Y.C. Their was a small mess up during thunderstruck but the band picked right up. High points of the show where back in black and hard as a rock the crowed whent wild. At the end of the show angus rose up from underneath the stage and started to play t.n.t. As for those about to rock it was awsome the cannons where LOUD!!! and everone whent crazy. KEEP ON ROCKING!!!!

• Steve Angell
  This was my second Stiff Upper Lip Tour show. Having seen the band in Biloxi, MS on Sept. 9th of 2000 and likely this will not be my last! After getting by the dissapointment of Big Mouth Mason (where the hell did they derive that name from, granny's kitchen??)the boys from down under took the stage and went straight to work with "Shook me all night long". Angus was right on the mark as usual. Ripping out chords that would make any up and coming guitarist bow their heads in total submission to the master of the trade! Johnson was in high spirits it seemed as well. Interacting with the crowd, slapping and shaking hands (myself included!) and genuinely appearing to have a good time. My only complaint was that someone did not have the mixer set properly and Brians voice would get covered up by the roar of the guitars. This could also have been an accoustic anomaly inherent to the arena. As I have never been to this concert hall I can't say. I can say this. My ears are still ringing! My neck is stiff and sore. I managed only three hours of sleep due to leg and back cramps and my voice will be a minumum of four days recovering! Would I go again? Hell YES! Tonight if the band were performing close enough.
  There were a few line up changes from that of the 2000 tour. “Get it Hot" and "Whole Lotta Rosie" are the two I remember right away. The only song I can remember from 2000 that was missing last night was "Meltdown". Its always a sad feeling for me when I know the show is coming to an end and last night was no different. As Angus was going through the final riffs of "Let There Be Rock" I knew another show was almost over. Brian said goodnight and the band left the stage as the crowd screamed at the top of their lungs wanting more. After a 3-5 minute delay, the stage opened up with a screen of smoke and an Angus chord ringing from the speaker. Angus rose from what looked to be the depths of hell and cut into "TNT". As "TNT" was coming to and end there were the infamous cannons rising from the back of the stage. An ominous site when they are only 15 feet or so from your head! Storming through the "Grand Finale" with lights flashing and Cannons belching fire and smoke. Punding Drums, deafening guitars and Johnsons raspy,screaming vocals made it all too clear....Rock and Roll ain't noise pollution........and it'll NEVER DIE! WHAT A SHOW!!! WHAT F*%$#*^ SHOW!!!!

• Jeff Rous
  What a show!!! I have been an AC/DC fan for the past twenty-some years but never had an opportunity to see them live until last night. Was it worth the wait? You bet your "Bad Boy Boogie" it was! As a thirty-seven year old who refuses to completely "grow up", I fit right in. Ages ranged from fifteen to sixty. They played the same lineup of songs as posted by Speedy (Osaka, Japan show) except for “Sin City” which was replaced by “Safe In New York City”. I have seen many different bands in my life, but I can honestly say that I have never seen a band that sounds as good or plays as hard as AC/DC did last night! The band is full of energy, especially Angus as he strutted back and forth on stage giving it his all. If you have an opportunity to see AC/DC and have never seen them before... GO SEE THEM, THEY PUT ON AN AWESOME SHOW!!!! I now understand why a lot of fans see multiple shows. If I was single and without children, I would try to see as many shows as possible. Thank you AC/DC for having such a positive impact on my life. I will be a fan forever....

• Jimbo
  gOT A SORE UPPER NECK!!!!!! last night was greenville s.c. a by damn it was the best show so far!!!! the sound was great and boy was it LOUD!!!! being 1rst row sure does help as well!!!! the band was super tight and the set list was updated with safe in n.y.c. insteed of sin city..... get it hot is still being played!!!!! highlights were bad boy boogie in wich angus delivered a very well guitar solo before the strip tease. also t.n.t. and let there be rock were just perfect!!!! Alright then on to n.c.!!!!!

• Doug
  The concert was terrific. The band was loud and energetic, but seemed even more so during the second half of the show. The song list was the same as previous shows. No real complaints there although I would had preferred that they played "Girls Got Rhythm" or "High Voltage" instead of "Get It Hot." I also would had liked them to play more than just two songs from their current CD. "Satellite Blues" would had been great. I hope to see these lads play again. They are definitely worth the price of admission!!

• Chris Pitman
  Kick Ass. The show was truly great and full of energy. I took my fiveyear old son to the show it was his second concert, Kiss being his first last October. While the band was tearing through Thunderstruck he pulled on my shirt and said this is way better than Kiss. I am so happy that he got tosee a true rock-n-roll band well the greatest pure rock-n-roll band ever, and the fact that he loved it and the smile on his face were priceless. AC-DC is the only thing I have ever seen keep his attention for two hours. Watching him said it all standing on his seat for two hours plus singing and making every move Angus made. Enough said.

• Flynnm#10
  the boys do not disappoint. i flew out to north carolina from san francisco to catch up with acdc (on angus' birthday) and my brother's 1st sober acdc concert. my brother loved how they just strolled on to stage after the lights went on and got back to the good old times with get it hot and bad boy boogie among other old time tunes. i loved just getting my fill of acdc since the last time in oakland, ca in sept 2000. this is definitely one of the best acdc concerts i've ever danced to (filling my concert calendar since the 80s). with this show it really doesn't matter where you're placed; you're going to have a blast no matter where you're at. i loved seeing old people and young kids being influenced by the best rock band there ever was and witnessing their best concert ever. i took my 14-yr-old nephrew to the oakland show despite all the rapper cds on his shelf (whatever music you call it). he thought he knew what was about to fill his soul from hearing it from his 18-yr-old sister who i took 4 yrs earlier to her 1st and only rock concert with none other but acdc. a few minutes after the show started i asked him how it was and he said, "angus is tight". then he kept asking me where rosie was. the thrill i got this time in north carolina was that rosie dances now. the crowd was a good mix with veterans banging their head during shot down in flames and hell ain't a bad place to be and new timers raising their fists whenever they recognized a lyric. i have to get ready for the sacramento show and trying to win a spot on the angus army bus or in the limo. i don't have a preference but it would be such an honor to wear the angus uniform. i haven't seen any reviews from any of the angus army members which must have been incredible.

• Blake
  Wow. It was awesome. Wide Mouth Mason were killer for an opening act. The guitar was like Stevie Ray Vaughn and his voice was like the guy from Rush. They were great. Enough about them, what we all care about was the greatest band to ever grace a stage. YSMANL was a great choice for an opener. The opening riff sent chills down my spine as the video came on the big screen. Shot Down in Flames was a GREAT choice for the lineup. The best song was no doubt Let There Be Rock. Must have lasted twenty minutes. Angus was on fire but Brian stole the show. He was all over the stage sounding great. Mal, Phil, and Cliff are the greatest rythm section ever. I was pumped all night. The Jack was a little disapointing, no tits anywhere. Having my girlfriend with me for her first concert was great, she kissed me after every song. AC/DC will always be the greatest. Don't miss this show if you can help it. Rock and Roll ain't gonna die.

• Scott Fraker
  the concert put on by ac/dc in charolete n.c. 3/31/01 on angus's birthday, was???? words can't discribe it you had to be there.cliff, phil, and malcolm the greastest backbone in any band ever, were rockin their heart's out.brian was running around like a 19 year old rocker he screamed the classics and new songs, his voice was like a razorblade he was awesome. i was on the floor and close enough to the stage to see this next thing i'm going to mention. right after they finished highway to hell brian took his cap off and put it on his chest and said ''for bon'' he did'nt say it into his mike i could make out what he was saying, i think it was very cool and respectful,brian was awesome. as for angus he was running around like a gun for hire, pouring wet with sweat after the first few songs. bad boy boogie lasted for over 15 minutes he really tore up the solo's in it, it reminded me of jailbreak it was great.he is the ultimate rocker. it was great to see them do ''get it hot'' a bon classic.thanks guys keep rockin hope see you in our home town knoxville tn. happy birthday angus.

• Bryan Roach
  WOW!!! What can I say? Nothing can describe the concert at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Raleigh NC on Sunday April 1st. I have been a hard-core AC/DC fan for over five years now without being able to see them live. While collecting all of the band's albums and other memorabilia (including taped concerts), I had to see them in perform in person.
  Needless to say, once the "Stiff Upper Lip" tour came to Raleigh, I had to get the best seats possible. Luckily I was able to get first section floor seats for myself and five other friends. From the moment the band opened with "You Shook Me..." to the finale of "For Those About to Rock...," the intensity and pure testosterone that the band emitted (and the crowd for that matter)was unmatched by anything that I have ever witnessed. All of the songs were performed perfectly. I have never heard AC/DC sound so good.
  Being within just a few feet of Angus Young and his SG was a complete dream come true for me. He played song after song and solo after solo in a powerful yet technical manner. His intensity and raw feeling surpassed that of any guitarist that I have ever seen before. Angus is the greatest hard rock guitarist to ever play a six-stringer--bar none! Brian Johnson was very much into the music and the crowd. Being able to see him up close was also extremely awesome. He hit every note also in his usual powerful style. Malcolm, Cliff, and Phil were not as "in your face" as the rest of the band, but they were the key to the inensity of the concert. Malcolm blew me away with his amazing rhythm ability, Cliff's bass is the backbone of the songs, and Phil's drumming was precise and powerful.
  There is a reason that I have used the word powerful so many times. This word, among other choice adjectives, perfectly describes the band in the studio and especially in concert. The feeling and intensity that the band gave to the crowd was so energy-filled that it left my friends and I speechless, along with ringing ears.
  It was obvious that the guys care about their music and pleasing their fans to unbelievable degrees. I believe that the band didn't charge enough for the tickets when the amount of effort that was put into the show is considered. AC/DC is the greatest hard rock band in history, and if you don't believe me, attend one of their concerts, and I know that you won't be able to disagree! Finally being able to see them live was an unforgetable experience for me, and I will see them again if they tour in the future. Thanks Angus, Malcolm, Cliff, Phil, and Brian for making your music and sharing your talents and intensity with us. Don't stop making albums and touring anytime soon. We need AC/DC to keep hard rock alive--afterall, who better to keep it going than the masters themselves!

• Michael G. Kist
  I have been a fan of AC/DC ever since I purchased the Back In Black album in 1981. Including April 1st in Raleigh North Carolina, I have seen them live 4 times. The Back In Black Tour, The For Those About To Rock Tour, the BallBreaker Tour and now the latest, the Stiff Upper Lip Tour. What is totaly amazing to me is the fact that it was like I was in a time warp back to the early 80's. Angus Young jammed as intensly as he did over 15 years ago! It is UNREAL. The power of this concert totaly overpowered me and made me once again believe that Angus Young and AC/DC have got to be the all time best Rock Band! I own every AC/DC Album to include overseas versions. I hope that AC/DC will continue to provide us with the best Rock-N-Roll that has ever been played. There are other bands who claim to be the best. But, as a fan and one of the millions of people that spend their hard earned money to buy AC/DC products and to see them live, I have to say "Sorry....AC/DC is the Best the ever is and will ever be". Keep rocking AC/DC. And to you Angus, God Bless you! I am 34 years old and I wish that I could keep up with you even half way! And finally, no offense to Brian Johnson and he is great. But, Bon Scott.....we still miss you and you can never be replaced.