AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, 1975's High Voltage. Membership subsequently stabilised around the Young brothers, singer Bon Scott, drummer Phil Rudd, and bassist Mark Evans. Evans was fired from the band in 1977 and replaced by Cliff Williams, who has appeared on every AC/DC album since 1978's Powerage. In February 1980, about seven months after the release of their breakthrough album Highway to Hell, Scott died of acute alcohol poisoning after a night of heavy drinking. AC/DC considered disbanding, but at Scott's family's request, the remaining members opted to continue the band, bringing in longtime Geordie vocalist Brian Johnson as Scott's replacement. Later that year, the band released their first album with Johnson, Back in Black, which was dedicated to Scott's memory. The album launched AC/DC to new heights of success and became one of the best selling albums of all time.
The band's eighth studio album, For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) (1981), was their first album to reach number one in the United States. Prior to the release of their next album, Flick of the Switch (1983), Rudd left the band and was replaced by Simon Wright, being in turn replaced by Chris Slade in 1989. The band experienced a commercial resurgence in the early nineties with the release of their twelfth studio album The Razors Edge (1990); it was their only album to feature Slade, who was replaced by the returning Rudd in 1994. Rudd has since recorded five more albums with the band, starting with, and including, Ballbreaker (1995). Their fifteenth studio album Black Ice was the second-highest-selling album of 2008, and their biggest chart hit since For Those About to Rock, eventually reaching No.1 worldwide.
The band's line-up remained the same for twenty years, until 2014 with Malcolm Young's retirement due to early-onset dementia (he died in 2017) and Rudd's legal troubles. Malcolm was replaced by his nephew Stevie Young, who debuted on AC/DC's 2014 album Rock or Bust, and on its accompanying tour, previous drummer Chris Slade filled in for Rudd. In 2016, Johnson was advised to stop touring due to worsening hearing loss. Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose stepped in as the band's vocalist for the remainder of that year's dates. Long-term bass player and background vocalist Cliff Williams retired from AC/DC at the end of the Rock or Bust tour in 2016 and the group entered a four-year hiatus. A reunion of the Rock or Bust line-up was announced in September 2020 and the band's seventeenth studio album Power Up was released two months later.
AC/DC have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 75 million albums in the United States, making them the ninth-highest-selling artist in the United States and the 16th-best-selling artist worldwide. Back in Black has sold an estimated 50 million units worldwide, making it the second-highest-selling album by any artist, and the highest-selling album by any band. The album has sold 25 million units in the US, where it is the fourth highest-selling album of all time. AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 10 March 2003. AC/DC ranked fourth on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" and were named the seventh "Greatest Heavy Metal Band of All Time" by MTV. In 2004, AC/DC ranked No. 72 on the Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Producer Rick Rubin, who wrote an essay on the band for the Rolling Stone list, referred to AC/DC as "the greatest rock and roll band of all time". In 2010, VH1 ranked AC/DC number 23 in its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".
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Discography
High Voltage (1975) (Australia only)
T.N.T. (1975) (Australia only)
High Voltage (1976) (international version)
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976)
Let There Be Rock (1977)
Powerage (1978)
Highway to Hell (1979)
Back in Black (1980)
For Those About to Rock (We Salute You) (1981)
Flick of the Switch (1983)
Fly on the Wall (1985)
Blow Up Your Video (1988)
The Razors Edge (1990)
Ballbreaker (1995)
Stiff Upper Lip (2000)
Black Ice (2008)
Rock or Bust (2014)
Power Up (2020)
Riff Raff
AC/DC Lyrics
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Ya hear it on the radio
It ain't humid, but it sure is hot
Down in Mexico
A barmaid's tryin' to tell me (ha-ha)
"Beginning of the end"
Sayin' it'll bend me
Too late, my friend
Riff raff
Oh, it's good for a laugh
Ha-ha-ha
Riff raff
Go on and laugh yourself in half
Smile a while
Now, I'm the kinda guy that keep his big mouth shut
It don't bother me
Somebody kickin' me when I'm up
Leave me in misery
I never shot nobody
Don't even carry a gun
I ain't done nothin' wrong
I'm just having fun
Riff raff
Oh, it's good for a laugh
Ha-ha-ha
Riff raff
Go on and laugh yourself in half
Smile a while
Do it again
The lyrics to AC/DC's "Riff Raff" seem to be about the singer's defiance in the face of authority and societal norms. The first few lines depict a generic news broadcast, with the singer acknowledging the media's ubiquitous presence. Then comes the notable line "It ain't humid but it sure is hot/Down in Mexico," which could be interpreted as a way of saying that things aren't always what they appear to be. The boss man is warning the singer that his behavior will lead to consequences, but the singer is unfazed and intends to keep having a good time regardless. The chorus of "Riff raff/It's good for a laugh/Riff raff/Laugh yourself in half" reinforces the idea that the singer is someone who enjoys taking risks and defying convention.
Line by Line Meaning
See it on television every day
Every day, I observe this on TV
Hear it on the radio
I hear about it on the radio
It ain't humid but it sure is hot
Although not humid, Mexico is hot as hell
Down in Mexico
This is happening in Mexico
Boss man tryin' to tell me
The boss is trying to convince me
Beginnin' of the end
This is the start of the end
Sayin' it'll bend me
The boss points out that it will break me
Too late my friend
It's too late for advice, buddy
Riff raff
This is just random, unimportant stuff
It's good for a laugh
It's just ridiculous and amusing
Laugh yourself in half
You can't stop laughing when you hear about it
Now I'm the kind of guy that keeps his big mouth shut
I am the quiet type who avoids confrontation
It don't bother me
It doesn't get to me
Somebody kickin' me when I'm up
But if someone kicks me while I'm up, it hurts
Leaves me in misery
It leaves me feeling defeated
I never shot nobody
I have never shot anyone in my life
Don't even carry a gun
I don't even own a gun
I ain't doin' nothin' wrong
I'm not doing anything wrong
I'm just havin' fun
I'm just enjoying myself
Riff raff
This is just random, unimportant stuff
It's good for a laugh
It's just ridiculous and amusing
Riff raff
This is just random, unimportant stuff
Laugh yourself in half
You can't stop laughing when you hear about it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald Belford Scott, Angus Mckinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@seancurrey.8279
@@small_fries7573 sorry this is a ROCKEN rollers site he would of been good hippy long hair beard an a Cloke he worn allegedly
But I have no BELIEVE IN THIS CHRISTIANS AN JESUS AN GOD
Jesus was an illustionist like water to blood
He swapped the cups out it’s common knowledge. He fooled a lot of people an people are still being fooled
If u read the bible it says
Eye for an eye 👁 so it’s so contradictive bible
Anyone remember the movie with Denzil Washington. Called
BOOK OF ELI 👍 great movie it’s a must watch movie
We came from somewhere an there’s another movie called
Promithious Alien life for us highly intelligent so watch out an have a look at the clear nite stars ✨ 🌟 see an the thing is we where already living fine lives for that time so who Created is
My opinion from som Alien 👽 life form similar to itself An us an there fore we where created before Jesus an God came about an who created US HUMAN?? I’m interested in opinions
Thanks 🙏
@andylowe1517
Thank Scotland
Angus n Malcolm born in Glasgow n livec in Cranhill where they first played guitar.
Bon was born / lived in Kirriemuir Scotland
Not an Australian bone in their body.
🏴🏴🏴
@kerrydangerfield6528
Im 89 next year and I want this played at my funeral
@10ampsloblo21
good for you that may well be a long time off
@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251
Is Rodney your brother 😉
@lvgeorge
This must be the Funniest thing that I've ever heard, LOL!!! God Bless AC/DC!
@rustymullins6623
Too funny! God bless ya mature rocker...!
@debbyseven967
We all feel like we're 21 when we listen to rock from ACDC, Zepplin, Queen.
@thrashtildeath710
Angus was the original Energizer Bunny. 40+ years and he still hasn't stopped. Fucking legendary.
@small_fries7573
Have you ever wondered where your soul goes after this life? We are sinners despite any tiny sins we commit like lying, bad thoughts, or cussing. It doesn't even matter how many good deeds we do because one little sin is bad enough already. We cannot make it up to heaven on our own will.
Our God, Jesus Christ, decided to come down to Earth as a SINLESS human and sacrificed His life for our sins. Then He resurrected three days later! Therefore if you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is your Savior, you'll definitely have eternal life. Your existence is proof that God is real.
Consider this: A creation like you have a Creator. Only in the Bible does it mention that God is the Creator of mankind. God is the only one who can create your body, your organs, your features, your blood, and fingerprints. That is why nobody has the same finger prints nor DNA as you. YOU ARE UNIQUE THANKS TO OUR GOD, JESUS CHRIST! Have a great day!
@drums5050
Exactly 👌🏾
@victormalkos2967
Hahahahhahahahahhahah🤘🤘🤘