Don't Raise The Curtain Again Lads

   So the official word has Malcolm Young taking a "break" from AC/DC for health reasons. Come on, let's not kid ourselves here, you won't see him on stage with the band again. It's no secret that one of the band has been under the weather lately but with AC/DC the info flows one way a drip at a time. It amazes me in the modern age how certain bands are able to keep these things under wraps and these guys are tops. Clan I don't know you so keep the fuck away.

   The band should knock it on the head. They've had a great run and a list of classic albums but seriously, how many of you guys out there break out Black Ice these days? Stiff Upper Lip anyone? Nah, it's back to the classics and that's not because the newer stuff is crap cause it isn't it's just not as good. There are people out there who say they release the same album again and again well I beg to differ.

   Brian Johnson is in his mid-sixties now and croaks the tunes out but anyone who says he sounds like he did years ago is not living in the real world. I'm all for nostalgia but without the cringe please. Justifying the continued existence of the band by bringing in another Young brother is not fair dinkum. Malcolm Young is the leader of that band and the backbone of their sound. He might shun the limelight and move around less then Ian Hill on stage but he is a fantastic rhythm guitarist, ask Dave Mustaine as he should know.

   For Those About To Rock.....We Salute You. Now go away and enjoy your retirement. Bring Lemmy with you.

Richie.