IanB wrote: You'd think AC/DC would be looking at Prince for guidance in rebuilding their audience and building a vibe rather than the bleedin Eagles and James Taylor.
Prince hit the nail on the head by giving his record away, making the tickets reasonably priced and then watching the ticket money roll in. How many nights at the O2 could AC/DC do at £30 a pop with a free cd? Ten? More? Think of the buzz that would generate. They'd rule London for a fortnight.
i know what you're saying Ian. But AC/DC have never had a problem filling venues (one notable exception being the Milton Keynes Bowl last time which was strangely held on a Friday starting at 4pm!). they always pull a crowd and there are always tons of little kids there with their brothers/dads whatever. the kids love AC/DC!
as long as the new album is worth the wait (although it'll obviously never be a classic) they'll be giving a lot of these kids that've grown up listening to their dads albums a first chance to see em live
but i'd hope they'd never go down the multiple nights at the 02 route
they need to stick to the tried and trusted Arena circuit with the odd summer outdoor gig where they can
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