For Those About to Rock……..
Yup, tonight was Mother’s Day gift for us all as Back in Black - the AC/DC tribute band invaded The Den. What was expected to be the largest attended crowd in our rock and roll show history turned out to be a pedestrian showing as Randall, Homework, Chazzy, Lady Vick and I were there from the start and Paulie joined us at the midway point, following his day at Fenway. The crowd was larger than most Sunday nights and did not suffer because the Beach Boys were in the arena. But then again your average Beach Boy ain’t getting on the Highway to Hell anyway.
Back in Black, hailing from Springfield, MA, has been doing this for twenty-two years. Let me tell you, they have perfected their craft. Our first viewing of this band (Rock Log 080811) was superb and this show was not too far behind. Beginning with Rock and Roll Train, the ninety four minute show powered through the entire career of AC/DC, with a fair amount of deep cuts. Surprisingly they played Back in Black and Shook Me All Night Long within the first twenty minutes of the show. These are your typical end of the show standards, but it did get us rockin’ early.
However, nobody told the crowd that it was time to rock as they were largely mute and unmoved, which I found odd and prompted the lead singer (Tony) to shout, “What is there a gas leak in here?” The stage side was adorned by two dirty hots, which spent the entire show pelvic-pumping in short-shorts and seemed all too comfortable dancing to “What Do You Do For Money Honey”. Not my brand of lady, but visually worth the spin.
Admittedly, many of the songs played tonight were new to me, but the standards were great. Hell’s Bells was dedicated to Bon Scott and absolutely blew the roof off The Den. All other songs were as if you were listening to the album. When viewing a tribute show, I always squint and try to imagine that I am watching the real band. This band gives me that feeling, with the only caveat being that Brian Johnson hit Old Country Buffet every meal since Let There Be Rock was released. The lead guitarist (Spencer) is fantastic, steals the show and is quite Angus-worthy. Vocals are great and spot-on, the rhythm section is flawless. They closed in dynamite fashion, with “Long Way to the Top” and “For Those About to Rock”. For the record, bagpipe solos should be limited to ninety seconds.
Overall, great show, yet again. If you like AC/DC then you must see this band.
….FIRE!
Vick
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