In the article "Ageless and Defiant, AC/DC Stays on Top Without Going Digital" found in New York Times, AC/DC is said to have much success doing what they have always done. The author quotes, "The band’s music hasn’t matured much either, to the delight of its fans. AC/DC has always delivered an aggressive take on rock’s raw essentials: slicing guitars, driving rhythms and lyrics about sex, drink and rock ’n’ roll." This means that throughout the time that AC/DC has been an influence to rock music all around the world, people still see the genuiness of the style that AC/DC plays. Although the band has gone through some tough times, like the death of the vocalist Bon Scott, they still managed to have huge success and with the album "Back in Black" the sold "22 million copies in the United States, making it the fourth best-selling album in American history." Yet, with all of this, the author still mentions that AC/DC "gets less attention than many bands it outsells," and thus the question: Why is it that if AC/DC has had huge success, it still has less attention in the media then do others?

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An article published on Yell! Magazine titled "Why AC/DC Matters-The Greatest Rock Band Ever?"  is based on a book. In the article the author begins by opening his statement and asking questions about this topic of AC/DC, and did they matter? Obviously the author respects and enjoys the music of AC/DC, for he states this in his article. The author makes some quotes that can be found in the book of "Why AC/DC Matters" because they have a powerful effect such as " For the first time in twenty years, a band who had been [mocked] for doing one thing, was championed for just that." It is also mentioned that the author of the book, Anthony Bozza, created several clear points on the bands communication and abilities. In the article, the author ends with a statement where Bozza was saying how he felt "sick" of seeing how AC/DC was envied for their achievements and that AC/DC was for "tasteless masses."

AC/DC has had several memorable moments, and many were started because of their ability to get on stage and do what they do best, to entertain and play rock. This article gives some background to the band, being that they started in the 80's and they had unique type of music that was much of the same. Although they had been looked down on by others, the held their heads high and eventually people began to see who AC/DC really was. The author has strong wording when it comes to expressing himself towards what Bozza wrote about AC/DC, especially since the author of the article took quotes with such powerful meaning from Bozza's book.

How is it that AC/DC, through using the same unique sounds, expand in their legendary musical career?

"Argento, Evil" (2012) "Why AC/DC Matters-The Greatest Rock Band Ever?"

    The reason why I chose this topic is because to me AC/DC has always been an insipiration. The way they compose their songs is simply superb. I also find the way that Malcolm and Angus Young play, to be quite unique. The question to be answered throughout the blog will be "What caused AC/DC's rise to fame in rock music, and soon into the Rock Hall of Fame?"