AC/DC - First Photos Of Bon Scott Statue Revealed
February 16, 2008, 16 years ago
According to Hayley Bolton from Perth Now, AC/DC fans are eagerly awaiting next week's unveiling of a statue of rock god Bon Scott. Here, we show the most revealing photos yet.
The tribute to AC/DC's former front man will be held up to a crowd of 10,000 at the Aussie Rock Concert at Claremont Showgrounds on Sunday.
While the final resting place of the statue is a secret, it will be in Scott's former hometown of Fremantle. He moved to the port city from Scotland when he was 10.
Scott was AC/DC's lead singer and lyricist for six years before he died from alcohol poisoning in London while on tour.
Fremantle Mayor Peter Tagliaferri said the statue would be put in a prominent location.
"He's a favourite son and it's a classic story . . . he came from humble beginnings and he did great things,'' Mr Tagliaferri said.
"It will draw more attention to Fremantle from an international scene ... he is a legend not only in his hometown but across the world.''
Doug Thorncroft of Let There Be Rock Promotions said the statue was a long time coming.
"It's great to see such a fitting tribute for all his hard work,'' Mr Thorncroft said.
"It will be such a drawcard for tourism.''
Publicist for the Aussie Rock Concert, Catherine Swinton said the project began about 12 months ago.
Ms Swinton said the statue cost more than $100,000 in total. It was made in Fremantle by sculptor Greg James.
