AC/DC at CBGB’s, August 27, 1977
 
There are few bands in the world that bring me as much fist-pumping joy as AC/DC. I was sadly just a touch too young to see the band perform with Bon Scott, but saw the band after Scott’s departure many, many times and the albums that make up their vast catalog have always been my “go to” records since my parents gifted me with Highway To Hell on Christmas in 1979.
 

AC/DC killing it live at CBGB’s, August 27th, 1977
 

Bon Scott racing across the tiny stage at CBGB’s
 

Bon Scott carrying Angus Young through the crowd at CBGB’s, August 27th, 1977
 

Show bill for AC/DC’s show at CBGB’s, August 27th, 1977
 
When the band played CBGB’s on August 27, 1977, they were a late addition to the bill that included The Dead Boys and the Talking Heads. The rabble-rousing Aussies were on a U.S. tour in support of their 1976 record, High Voltage and had just played a show at the Academy of Music opening for The Dictators, and really wanted to play the popular punk club.
 

Angus Young rocking the fuck out at CBGB’s, August 27th 1977
 

Bon Scott and Malcolm Young at CBGB’s August 27th, 1977
 

 
According to the book, AC/DC FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the World’s True Rock ‘n’ Roll Band, Bon Scott met the head of Atlantic Records (which would have been Ahmet Ertegun at the time) while he was pissing into a jar in front of the club (Which frankly seems like a much better option than taking your chances inside the infamously germy bathroom.) Those that were there also recall that during one of his guitar solos, Angus walked through the crowd and exited the club and then gave an impromptu performance on the sidewalk in front of the club. He was only 22-years-old.

Sadly, there’s no video of the performance, but there are a few audio recordings of the event that are a pretty fun listen. To make up for that, I’ve posted a video of AC/DC killing it live in 1975 doing “Show Business” from High Voltage, below.
 

Previously on Dangerous Minds:
‘Kenneth, what is the frequency?’ The weird connection between AC/DC and the 1986 Dan Rather assault