Thunderstruck was off the shelf. THUNDERSTRUCK is the premiere AC/DC tribute band on the West Coast. The Carolina rocker was one of the few to audition in the same key the songs were written versus tuning down a half-step. If DONALD TRUMP Is Re-Elected: 'I'll Go Back To My Motherland', FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Officially Parts Ways With Guitarist JASON HOOK, Announces Replacement, BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Teams Up With PINK FLOYD's NICK MASON For Cancer Charity Album, STITCHED UP HEART's ALECIA 'MIXI' DEMNER: 'A Lot Of Work Needs To Be Done In The Rock Community For Females'. Jeff Young is the founder and school-boy outfit-wearing lead guitar player of THUNDERSTRUCK, an AC/DC tribute band from Raleigh. But after the band re-enterred he realized he was just getting started. Good ole boys from Butner, North Carolina just don't get called by booking agents in Los Angeles. Thunderstruck Band. Their notable albums included Highway to Hell, Back in Black, and Black Ice. We came up with this thunder thing and it seemed to have a good ring to it. After the last song, Angus Young finally had something to say to the young rocker. "[citation needed]. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. The music video of Thunderstruck on YouTube, as of … THUNDERSTRUCK, who bill themselves as the most authentic-sounding AC/DC tribute show in the southeastern U.S., have steadily climbed in popularity with Robinson at their helm, learning not only the nuances of AC/DC but how to front a band along the way. The best music of AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and masters of Hard Rock They are ALL being rescheduled. said Robinson, still in awe of the moment. Cliff found us on YouTube!" reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Seated on a couch between the two Youngs, he was served tea by Angus Young's wife, Ellen, as they ate burgers and discussed the journey that brought Robinson to Atlanta. But Young only had to hear one song and knew the kid was the one. AC/DC=Power. Brian Johnson was part of AC/DC from 1980 to 2016. Jeff Young handpicked Robinson to front his re-envisioned tribute to his idols after hearing the young man sing "Highway To Hell" at a local biker bar. Despite Young's uncontainable charisma he was reserved throughout the audition, leaving his thoughts until the end. Telling his supervisor he had to go audition for AC/DC, he left work early and made the hour drive to his friend's in disbelief. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. ", After lunch the atmosphere changed to the business of rock. They put on a hell of a show , Always a great show. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. He received the initial call from CAA Ltd. and in doubt of the validity called the agency back. The song is said to be inspired by lead guitarist Angus Young's hair-raising experience when a plane he was on was struck by lightning. He had a gentleman's agreement with the guys. Also Read | Dad Manages To Get Baby 'sing' AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck', Video Goes Viral. About Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute, Dave Moody - Vocals, Kevin Feller - Rhythm Guitar, Jerry Lawson - Drums, Chris Jones - Bass Guitar, Corey Baetz - Lead Guitar. However, Angus Young was later to say that it "started off from a little trick I had on guitar. About Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute Band Members: Kevin Feller - Rhythm Guitar, Jerry Lawson - Drums, Chris Jones - Bass Guitar, Corey Baetz - Lead Guitar, Dave Moody - Vocals The video which accompanied the single was filmed at London's Brixton Academy on 17 August, 1990. Articles with unsourced statements from October 2008, https://rockband.fandom.com/wiki/Thunderstruck?oldid=29034. I didn't have to worry about forgetting the lyrics anymore!". That was just two and a half years ago. "Stevie said, 'Hell yeah, that's the right way to do it' when I asked if we could do the audition in standard." Vaughn Von Schnakenberg, the band's creator and lead vocalist, has been in the heart of the music industry for over four decades. story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Robinson continued, "but that's the only way I know how to sing it! The rhythm section of the band is comprised of drummer Jerry Lawson, bassist Chris Jones, and rhythm guitarist Kevin Feller, who keeps the music rocking and solid with smooth precision. CONTACT, SHARON OSBOURNE Understands Why Daughter AIMÉE Decided Not To Participate In 'The Osbournes' TV Show, MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Says He Will Leave U.S. He had to hear the message and details for himself. With dates currently booked in both North Carolina and Virginia, Jeff Young, Lee Robinson and the rest of the band are committed to their vision of giving an authentic, high-energy tribute to AC/DC fans. Vaughn has been part of several AC/DC tribute bands and … Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks. Until we say something, you don't say anything. And it was loud. That's the basic idea. Dwarfed by AC/DC's full accompaniment of live performance Marshall stacks and in the presence of greatness Robinson thought the audition might be over. I'm playing with AC/DC!". "They wanted someone who could make it their own." There was no doubt the band members had done their research. But first, the Australians needed to eat. Very entertaining, Can't wait to see again. Thunderstruck:America's AC/DC recreates the spirit and energy of a live AC/DC show the way you remember it. To comment on a And if Axl Rose needs a break at the Greensboro show, well, they know who in the audience to call on. Robinson said. "They didn't want a Brian Johnson copy." Bass player Cliff Williams discovered the THUNDERSTRUCK singer and suggested him as an option. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. "'Whatever happens,' he told me, 'you've got a helluva voice.'" "Thunderstruck" is the first song on the 1990 AC/DC album The Razors Edge which peaked at number #5 on U.S. "Chris Slade hit the drums so hard I kept moving forward 'cause I thought it was Angus behind me!" In addition to the current tour set, Robinson belted out favorites like "What Do You Do For Money, Honey", "Given The Dog A Bone", "Sin City", "Guns For Hire" and a few more. Then he laughed, a little worried his mind would go blank face-to-face with legends. "He hung with me the whole time. The then-24-year-old had never fronted a band and had doubts he could do the gig. Rock Band Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. The Y’s Guys killed it. I played it to Mal and he said 'Oh, I've got a good rhythm idea that will sit well in the back.' AC/DC, Australian heavy metal band whose theatrical high-energy shows placed them among the most popular stadium performers of the 1980s. and Instead, he picks every fretted note and pulls off the open notes. Contrary to popular belief, Young does not play Thunderstruck's main riff with one hand. The first thought running through Lee Robinson's mind when he was asked if he wanted to audition for AC/DC was that someone was playing an elaborate joke on him. On March 14, he entered the Atlanta studio where AC/DC were conducting the auditions. "I didn't sleep for, like, three days," Robinson said. TERMS OF SERVICE /
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