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Johnson wants to call it quits!
If you've seen the newest news article, you'll know what I mean. I want to hear some reactions since there's no comment feature for news articles. I kinda felt sick hearing it because I never thought they would even think about retiring when their heroes the Stones are still touring. Thankfully, the rest of the band seems to be talking him into some European summer 2010 dates and festivals (been a while since they did a festival!). If they indeed retired after the end of this tour they would be going out on a sour note IMO.
To me it doesn't seem like he wants to quit; but he does admit he's getting older, and I don't think he wants to become a joke just like the Rolling Stones. I mean, you read the article. He's still completely committed to the band and will tour as long as the boys want to. Brian's just aware of his age, and how it does indeed catch up to you. I don't think we'll see him and the band parting ways anytime soon.
"We’re finishing in May and that’s me done!" Seems to me like he does. Either way, we'll just have to hope the boys will push him through another album before they cal it quits, I think they've still got some interesting riffs left in 'em.
See, the quote, to me, seems like he's just pleased to be done the tour and can relax, not quit rockin'. Kinda like how one could love their job, but at the same time can't wait for 5 o'clock to come.
He told 60 min that he wanted to rock n roll forever so this is really weird
I don't think they need to do any more albums. They have more than proven themselves and should just keep it simple from now on - release 3 or 4 good songs through iTunes every few years rather than an album of filler. AC/DC have been a singles band for over 25 years now, so there is no need for them to record any more albums. Albums are basically irrelevant now anyways unless you actually do create something conceptually coherent a la Radiohead or The Decemberists. As for touring - they have many options available to them, from surprise small club tours (like they did in 2003) to putting together stadium shows to even performing only a couple of times a year and broadcasting those shows through PPVs and movie theatres. They can even use these occasions to play more of their obscure music instead of just the singles (as they did in 2003). There's no need for the money well to dry up. It's just a matter of pacing.
RnRDamnation: AC/DC is an ALBUM band, they've stated that themselves several times. I could listen to a song I haven't' heard and tell you what album it's from because they all have a unique sounds, and shouldn't be mixed and matched. And they'll never do Itunes because Brian feels it's too "Big Brother"-y because everyone is using them now.
suicidehummer: Well, if AC/DC said it, it must be true. By the way, did you know there are weapons of mass destruction in Iraq? I heard George Bush and Dick Cheney say that - on TV no less - so it must be true. Yes, each album has its own unique sound. That is a product of time, place and producer. If they produce 3 songs for sale on iTunes in 4 years time, I'm sure they will have their own unique sound, too. That doesn't make them an album band - it makes them a product of time, place and producer. Ta Da!!! Of course iTunes is too Big Brother-y because everyone is using them. Given that thought, Brian should thoroughly embrace P2P, because P2P filesharing was basically a long-standing reaction to the Big Brother-y nature of our society's central music distributors - the record companies. Saying iTunes is less Big Brother-y than the record companies is like saying Jeb Bush is less of a Bush than George Bush. It just doesn't stand. The only difference between where AC/DC are now and where they could be with iTunes is that Sony offered AC/DC a hell of a lot of money a few years ago to keep putting out their albums and a string of poorly produced, terribly put together DVDs. But Sony still controls the monopoly on AC/DC product, so who is Big Brother now? If AC/DC doesn't like Big Brother, shouldn't they use multiple distributors?
"By the way, did you know there are weapons of mass destruction in Iraq? I heard George Bush and Dick Cheney say that - on TV no less - so it must be true." i know this is off topic and political but i'm sick and tired of people especially foreigners talking crap about Bush, my God you idiots you think he was some kind of hitler and if people say something bad about obama they get crucified and lectured that 'he's our president' and show him respect, yea ok but where was the respect to Bush? ok im done
Actually the president is a puppet of the big interest that run behind.Bush also happened to be a complete idiot. Now about 3-4 songs etc.Let's just make one thing clear here.AC/DC is a rock band.And a good one.It's not a Rap-Pop-one hit and forgotten, comet band. If they decide to do that(they won't) i hope they have the decency to quit before i run to Holland US or wherever, to destroy them with my explosive saliva.
AC/DC is an album band, Angus and Malcom have stated that many times over the course of their career, I also remember Bon saying that too. If Brian does give up on AC/DC or stops touring, I will throw my chair through the window and then go back to still being an AC/DC fan since I will never give up on them, including Brian. In my opinion, I think Brian still has many good years left before he will have to call it quits, he's 61 and in great shape, it's not like he's an alcoholic or really fat, he's in better shape than 95% of guys his age.
RnRDamnation: Why would AC/DC lie about that? A sick joke on the fans that pay their bills? I don't think so. Exactly, and that product of time, place, and producer belongs together. How many record companies are there? More than one. How many Itunes are there? One. boothjorden: Brian actually got a bit of a beer belly in '03, and he's still working it off.
suicidehummer: I wouldn't say that AC/DC are lying about being an album band. They were at one time an album band. I'd say that it's a point of self-delusion on the part of the band themselves. I will give them credit, though. On this tour, it actually looks like they're promoting more of the Black Ice album, rather than just a few singles. How many record companies are there? I think the number stands at around 3. AC/DC will never go indie again, so those don't count. Of those 3, it would not be surprised to find out they are in collusion on a number of issues, including the medium used (CD) and pricing. I highly doubt that competitiveness is something they are really (or have ever been) too concerned about. As the record companies continue to stagnate in their own continued irrelevance, it would not surprise me if they begin to merge. 3 will become 1. And as they continue to preach their dogma about how they are the centre of the universe and how they are the ones who decide what music people should listen to - not fans of music themselves - their monopolistic stranglehold on culture will be met with rebellion by music lovers (as they have been experiencing for the last 15 years) and real competition from technological and cultural innovators (such as iTunes and P2P). Point being: Record companies already have a monopoly and have had this monopoloy for a long, long time. iTunes is the only competition they have ever had in that time and they probably resent it a little. However, they're sitll making money - quite a lot of it - so their resentment is wildly misplaced.
cliff: To quote Teddy Roosevelt: "To announce that there is to be no criticism of the president or that we are to stand by the president right or wrong is not only unpatriotic and servile, but morally treasonable to the American people." How can you say nobody criticizes Obama? Even Stephen Colbert and John Stewart regularly call him out on his hypocrisies and they love the guy! And what about all the "fair and balanced" criticism he gets from the knucklehead hot-air bloviators at Fox News? Please get real, my friend, before you start making such absurd statements.
I think that Johnson owes us (the fans) nothing. This will certainly be the last album. He doesn't want to become a joke and wants to bow out with some dignity. Whatever he feels is best for the band is good enough for me. I've realised my dream of seeing them live twice this year so I can selfishly say the above.
Johnson has earned his retirement if that is what he wants.
RnRDamnation: As Brian has said in several interviews, bands need record companies. They get you into recording studios and release your albums and market them for you. Itunes does not do that. The fall of the record companies would in turn cause the fall of recording studios and music stores and what not in a domino effect, much like what were seeing with the Big Three American carmakers. "This will certainly be the last album." Just shut up. I have heard people who thought this would be the last album say that but add that they're not sure and I would correct them, but you are just plain ignorant. To say something with absolute certainty when nobody, even the band, is certain is just stupid. People have thought they were doing a farewell tour since 1990. In the SUL Interviews, Mal said they would keep making albums until they thought they weren't cutting the mustard anymore, and if anything, BI has proven they can still more than cut it.
"This will certainly be the last album." Just shut up. I have heard people who thought this would be the last album say that but add that they're not sure and I would correct them, but you are just plain ignorant. To say something with absolute certainty when nobody, even the band, is certain is just stupid. ----------------- Calm down there. No need for the insults directed my way. Perhaps you should have ranted in CAPS LOCK for extra effect.......................
all of you are also forgetting what malcolm said to him: "You cant retire!" Mal is the basically the leader of the band and they still have a contract with their new label. But once they complete their contract that will be the end of the touring AC/DC. But the music will continue.
to be honest, I dont think Brian is going to quit, its just a rumor. There has rumors of Brian Johnson retiring since 1996. this is what angus said on the stiff upper lip interview on the DVD "If you enjoy what you are doin, that's what keeps you goin." Imo i think Johnson really enjoys what he is doing. he looks very happy on stage and sometimes it seems like he doesnt wanna leave. Hes not some singer who just sings in a mic stand, he runs, dances, and smiles at the same time. I dont think brian will retire anytime soon
Yoshi, the difference is that this time Brian admitted he wants to call it quits.
If Brian does retire my vote to replace hom would go to Dan McCafferty from Nazareth. His voice is still solid and he could easiky do bot Bon and Brian's songs plus give Mal and Angus a foil for new songs.
I doubt that ac/dc would continue if Brian would leave. They did it once with Bon but they wont do it again
LOL yeah, they wouldn't replace Brian if he retired, they're a little old to be thinking about a new singer. Besides there are no good rock vocalists these days.
Theres already confirmation of atleast one more album so its k guise it r teh k dun cry k (I am sorry... I had to go for it. But there really is a confirmation on another album.)