Back in 1980, AC/DC singer Bon Scott suddenly died at just 33-years-old. The band hired Brian Johnson as their new singer and set about writing an album in mourning, but also celebrating, their dead band member. The result was Back in Black, the best-selling band album of all time.
Today marks Back in Black’s 40th anniversary and AC/DC have been releasing a mini-documentary series about the album on their official YouTube channel.
The latest saw the band chatting about the title track and paying tribute to Bon Scott in the best way possible.
Malcolm (who died in 2017) and Angus Young discussed coming up with the riff, while Brian Johnson spoke of how tough coming up with lyrics was.
He said: “I remember Back in Black was particularly difficult.”
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Meanwhile, a virtual celebration of Black in Black’s 40th anniversary is taking place later today via Consequence of Sound’s social media.
AC/DC fans can tune in from 10pm BST tonight for the livestreamed event.
Jared James Nichols is hosting the virtual celebration, which will feature Slash, Sebastian Bach, members of Alice in Chains, Cage the Elephant and Anthrax.
Also, Trivium, Lamb of God, Refused, Airbourne, GWAR, Cherie Currie, Dave Amato, Orianthi, Sergio Vallin of Mana, Emily Wolfe, Brian Posehn and more.
The Back in Black 40th anniversary live event will also feature AC/DC testimonials, appearances, tutorials and performances.
Fans can also enter a competition to win the Gibson Custom Shop 1961 Les Paul SG Red Devil guitar in Cherry Red.
The instrument is just like Angus Young’s and other prizes are up for grabs.
To enter the competition click here.