Reminder: Angus Young Came Up with ‘Highway to Hell’ on the Toilet
Angus Young is a good reminder that sometimes good things come from even sitting on the toilet. (And yes, this throwback story did come about after the author was bored on the toilet recently.)
Back in Feb. 2021, the AC/DC guitarist spoke with Zane Lowe and revealed a fun fact: He came up with the lyrics for “Highway to Hell” during a bathroom break while recording the album of the same title. After Angus walked brother Malcolm Young through the song’s iconic opening riff and backbeat, Malcolm asked Angus if he had any lyrics. This is when Angus fatefully excused himself to use the bathroom to have a seat and a think.
” … And I was just sitting on the throne more or less. And then I go, ‘I think I’ve got it,'” recalled Angus.
The rest, as they say, is history.
AC/DC European Tour Dates
Earlier this month, AC/DC officially announced they were returning to the road for the first time since 2016. So far, AC/DC has unveiled a batch of European tour dates. The “Power Up” tour will kick off on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany and will wrap on August 17 in Dublin. Tickets are on sale now. Complete ticket details are available via ACDC.com. A full list of dates is below.
In a brief statement from the band, they confirmed the lineup for the tour. Brian Johnson will be on vocals and joined by Angus and Stevie Young on lead and rhythm guitar, respectively. Matt Laug, who played with the band at Power Trip in October 2023, will be on drums.
As for bass, AC/DC has recruited Chris Chaney “to carry the torch for Cliff [Williams].” Williams retired shortly after the 2016 tour, but he appeared on AC/DC’s 2020 album Power Up. Williams also performed at Power Trip with the band.
5/17 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany – Veltins Arena
5/21 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany – Veltins Arena
5/25 – Reggio Emilia, Italy – RCF Arena
5/29 – Seville, Spain – La Cartuja Stadium
6/5 – Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Johan Cruyff Arena
6/9 – Munich, Germany – Olympic Stadium
6/12 – Munich, Germany – Olympic Stadium
6/16 – Dresden, German – Messe
6/23 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst Happel Stadium
6/26 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst Happel Stadium
6/29 – Zurich, Switzerland – Letzigrund Stadium
7/3 – London, England – Wembley Stadium
7/7 – London, England – Wembley Stadium
7/13 – Hockenheim, Germany – Ring
7/17 – Stuttgart, Germany – Wasen
7/21 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Old Airport
7/27 – Nuremberg, Germany – Zeppelinfeld
7/21 – Hannover, Germany – Messe
8/9 – Dessel, Belgium – Festivalpark Stenehei
8/13 – Paris, France – Hippodrome Paris Longchamp
8/17 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park
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