On this day,22 February 1977, legendary Australian rockers AC/DC played Cardiff’s Top Rank supported by The Jenny Darren Band. The band was actively touring to promote their album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.
Formed in Sydney in 1973, their music has been variously described as hard rock, blues rock and heavy metal, although the band calls it simply "rock and roll". They are cited as a formative influence on the new wave of British heavy metal bands. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and have sold over 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time.
Line up :
Angus Young - Lead Guitar
Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar
Bon Scott - Lead Vocals
Mark Evans - Bass
Phil Rudd - Drums
Setlist
Live Wire
She's Got Balls
Dog Eat Dog
Gonorrhea
The Jack
Problem Child
Jailbreak
Bad Boy Boogie
High Voltage
Whole Lotta Rosie
Baby Please Don't Go
Fan review:
By Mike Toozer, Cardiff, Wales,UK:
It was a long time ago and I was only 21 so I don't remember a lot about it. I'd also had a few drinks no doubt... For anyone who has never been there the old Top Rank ballroom had quite low ceilings which bounced the sound around and concentrated the loudness. This was, without doubt, the loudest gig I ever went to! I have hearing loss now, requiring a hearing aid, and I've always blamed this gig for it! My ears were ringing for a couple if days after. Mind you, I did go to a lot of gigs back then. I don't recall the set sorry but I do vividly recall a wild guitarist dressed as a school boy, complete with shorts and a school cap being carried on another band member's shoulders while playing in full flow. Happy days and I am glad I was there to hear them. Still have a couple of tracks (Back in black and Highway to Hell) on my Spotify all-time favourites playlist!