Report: AC/DC - "Fans Rock As Livewire Bon Scott Immortalised"
February 24, 2008, 16 years ago
The following report is courtesy of Thewest.com.au:
It was a day for bogans to be loud and proud as the who’s who of Australian pub rockers entertained the flannelette-clad crowd at Claremont Showground.
And finally, the bronze statue of local hero Bon Scott was unveiled in front of thousands of AC/DC fans at the Aussie Rock Concert last night.
Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans performed, as did former bassist Mark Evans with his band THE PARTY BOYS.
THE ANGELS were a hit with their rock anthem 'Am I Ever Going to See Your Face Again', getting a rousing sing-along from the crowd.
ROSE TATTOO, NOISEWORKS, THE SCREAMING JETS, BUZZ BIDSTRUP, STATUS QUO and MONDO ROCK also performed, leaving some concert-goers hoarse from singing. Long-time AC/DC supporters Angry Anderson, Jon Stevens and Dave Gleeson also belted out some classic Aussie rock.
The bronze Scott statue by Fremantle sculptor Greg James will be placed permanently on Fisherman’s Wharf in Fremantle, where the cheeky Scottish-born rocker grew up.
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