Angus buddy, If you or Malcolm read this just want you guys to know you may be the most loved people alive today. All the best and thanks for all the music Malcolm.
IKR! most celebs start to think they are better than everyone else because they're famous bot Angus young is modest and he is a nice ,down to earth guy
+XInSaNiTyWolfDogX Yeah, arguably the biggest rock star in the world - a man who can fill soccer stadiums around the planet-and he's as humble as a church nun. The whole band, really. Great role model.
Drinking game: Take a shot every time Angus says "y'know" Awesome piece of history though. What a great guy, doesn't it always seem that the scariest-seeming bands are the friendliest?
My favourite rock style is progressive rock, but I always liked AC/DC; despite not being overly complicated, they have great tunes, great energy, a charismatic singer (both of them), idiosyncrasies and style variations that make it interesting. Metallica, on the other hand, always bored me to sleep. They can be as loud as they want, I just nod away. If I have to stay awake at all cost while listening to Metallica, I desperately start thinking about complex subjects like philosophy or women to have something interesting on my mind.
Even though he's far from being the best guitarist out there it's amazing to see how modest he is considering all they have achieved. And pulling of a clean Thunderstruck riff lying on the floor is awesome
I saw an interview of Steve Stevens,and also is kind of shy just like Angus I guest when they're on stage their real music geniuses pop up and become who we had always known
one trick pony?? hardly. it's called the band's sound. who doesn't recognize a pearl jam song or a nirvana song or aerosmith or marilyn manson or metallica and not recognize the artist/band? examples of versatility i can think of are 1) the beatles. the early beatles music (she loves you yeah yeah yeah) definitely doesn't sound anything like sergeant pepper, let it be, the white album or abbey road. the beatles evolved. and 2) the rolling stones who were/are just as versatile. if i had to name a band that IS a one trick pony, it would be zz top.
Has anyone noticed how his guitahs switch between shots? I wished I had a GIbson SG, but the Epiphone Les Paul standard works just fine. My amp is a fender 10g, just bought today. Which settings should I set it to, and how much gain should I have when playing AC/DC?
This is the man who plays Thunderstruck while running and bobbing all over the place and not missing a note and he's talking as if he's a novice lol, what a modest, down to earth guy, that's awesome
@GFM Products it seems @@@westerling8436 has been watching too much porn! I wasn't sure what a "cream pie" was so I did a search and that is all that came up. Keven says he is better than Angus "technically" so it made me wonder if he can make his guitar sound like the women in those porn videos he has been watching! ;)
He's just fiddling with that guitar, making sketches, and it sounds like AC/DC no matter what. It's in his bones. Glad he mentioned Jailbreak; I love that song.
Angus may be all of 5' 2", but he's the Muhammad Ali of guitar players. On stage he floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee. And he's a natural born entertainer, but minus the neuroses that afflict so many entertainers. You get the feeling you could hang out with him without being constantly aware he's an international superstar.
He really is man. I have been a fan for years and last week was the first time I saw them live in PA. Could not believe the stamina of this guy. Didn't miss a note and was all over the place at 61 or whatever his age is....amazing dude.
I meet Phil Rudd in our local supermarket from time to time, he never forgets my name and never fails to say ''Hi" That's knowing where your fame comes from!
Love this guy. But did you ever notice Angus can talk when he has a guitar in his hands and the subject is rock and roll? He almost sounds articulate here. But if the conversation switches to him or his personal views/feelings, he reverts back to quiet mumbling. To think what music must have done for him when he first discovered its power. Incredible.
***** exactly! So much soul! I think he is better than a lot of shredders because what he played had so much soul and made you want to jam. It "felt" so good. A lot of guitar players dont understand that 500 notes in a 20 second solo, doesn't make you good. Like BB King! He didn't "shred", he played with passion/soul. he could bend one string and send chills up peoples back! You know?
I met him in 2009 in Moncton NB Canada I was his police motorcycle escort leader. I met his wife and a young fellow I assumed was their son. I have since learned he has no children. The wife took us up to the family seating to watch his guitar solo. When we got him back to the airport I told him he was my guitar hero and that I also played. I wanted his autograph to go on my left inner forearm and so I asked him, as he was doing autographs for people. He seemed surprised and pleased that I was a huge fan. Today my wife bought me a 2015 Gibson SG for our wedding anniversary it sits beside my vintage Hagstrom Swede. I wish that somehow I could meet him again to get his autograph on the guitar. he was as down to earth and the most decent of people I have escorted and protected in my long career. DJ Hale RCMP (retired)
+GifCaption Yep. And that's what's so great about this video. He explains, in his own words, how he created the Monster! Very cool of him to tell his story. .
I happen to have a family member who was one of the best brass players in the world. She harped incessantly on flaws in her playing and what she wasn't good at. I remember she would practice 9 hours per day on the instrument, with most of the remainder of waking hours thinking about it and practicing breathing. I think it takes the strength of humility to put yourself out like that. Angus is a classy person. I'm not qualified to comment on his guitar skills other than to be in awe.
Harry Jones Yes, they'll stop seeking inspiration elsewhere. You can hear the obvious influences in Angus' playing, but the genius is in his inductive skills creating his individual style. My sister had mentioned some classical musicians that were technically near perfect, but who could never adapt to the orchestra and were never employed. I had an uncle who was an okay drummer, but played with some very good bands due to his easy going style and adaptive mind.
Zan G My brother in law has a cousin who picked up a guitar when he was young and within weeks was playing it like a pro. He's unknown and does some session work now but bro in law said he is so gifted its unreal. I guess not everyone can be famous and some have that drive to be but most do not.
Angus is god. the first over driven guitar I ever heard was his.. Still to this day no other Guitar player can sound like him. they try but its not possible! he has lightning in his fingers!!! Long live Angus Young! Long Live ACDC!
mark k Well, if i have to quote Angus himself in what he said to lemmy kilmister when lemmy said: Angus! You are a guitar god! Angus: " I'm not a god, i'm a monster."
definitely a rock god and a guitar god in his own special way. rock and roll wouldn't be rock and roll without acdc and acdc wouldn't be acdc without Angus
+Steve Gould Formative years in Oz - granted - but born in Scotland and the band didnt waste any time bailing for Europe in the late 70s. AFAIK, he's lived in England ever since. Makes sense when you look at where they make their money and he could easily afford to have homes in every city in Oz if he wanted to. To his credit, he never lost his accent or his straightforward approach to music.
It doesnt sting - I saw Angus with the rest of the band at a school dance in 1975 and a host of other legendary Aussie rockers in the decade that followed. They might only be memories now, but they are treasured memories.
+Arthur Watts yes,..they dont make 'em like angus and malcome anymore,.....Brian ,..sorry man i know you paid your dues,...but you gotta understand man,...Im the guy who was going to walk out on ted nugent after i saw ac/dc. with the legendary and profoundly awsome Bon f---ng' scott.. My buddies and i were blazing on the blotter back in 1982 and fried to the gills rocking to black and black right about 1883 sitting out in my van,.decked out to the gills with whatever i could cram into an ol' econoline van ,...remember the album right after the death of bon scott,....Brian Johnson ,..is LSD ..ac/dc in a differant metal slant for sure and bon scott you are terribly missed,,...There was absolutly no one or will there ever be anyone like the awsome rock god lead man bon scott. rest in peace brother. But i am also glad i did not walk out on ted nugent when ac dc with bon scott fronted for him at the bee hive in cincinatti near about 1980ish because the experiance of seeing ted nugent live and movivated in a way which reprograms ones own mind,......there is no beating ted in a guitar match,....but if he were intending to do so on that venue in cincinatti there would be no stopping ted, and that is exaclly what ted nugent did,.....He as carried of stage,..exhausted seemingly after the first 40 minutes which consisted of ted alone on stage with his huge hollow bodied birdland model gibson electric guitar.....Not long after this venue at the bee hive in cincinatti,.....a dand called the who scedualed a concert that when the doors open ,..people rushed in without direct supervision and many 14 peopletrampled themselved to death as the floodgates opened for the seating to be taken.
+Steve Gould Wow! That's what I said too. He does make it look simple.. and it seems simple enough to play when listening to him do them. But, they're not as easy as they appear! It's frustrating!! It's cool of him to explain how he developed his unique, legendary guitar style. He had the same experience and still doesn't play his guitar hero's riffs the way they played them! That would have been a waste if Angus just stuck with learning to play exactly like someone else! Same kind of thing with Eddie Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards and probably all the other that developed into Guitar Wizards. Everyone that wants to learn guitar should know this so they can decide which direction they want to take and how to go about it! Some people are happy being in cover bands Thank you Angus Young for putting this video out to the public. This is much more than a #Guitar_Lesson!! This should be titled something else.. . "Angus Young: How He Developed His Legendary Guitar Style" or maybe: "Angus Young Reveals How He Created The Monster"..Thanks Again! Share this and #PassItOn
I've always loved the Young brothers especially Malcolm with the foundation rhythm for AC/DC with his driving, rocking, crunchy sounding Gretsch guitar. And Angus with his Gibson SG, well, Angus IS the "thunder". Big love and shout out to Bon.
Such a short-sighted criticism. Saying AC/DC is only good at one thing is like saying Rembrandt was only good at painting portraits. AC/DC is the last word in arena riff-rock. They're the best at it, and they've set the standard for decades. Who cares if their songs only have a few chords, or they can't play jazz? There are plenty of others to look to for that sort of thing.
jgrossma Not my words man..... When the assholes that denigrate AC/DC have finished up their 50 year career, maybe I'll take them seriously, until then, they can fuck right off and go back to listening to lady gaga.....
ted cook I like AC/DC (I hope that's obvious from my comments), and I think he's a "genius" at playing, but no. . .Angus Young hasn't "mastered" flamenco guitar. I'm sure he'd be the first one to tell you that, too. (IE to the best of my knowledge he's never claimed this mastery). He'd also gladly tell you that he's not a particularly strong jazz or classical guitarist. Again. . .so what. VERY few people ever achieve excellence in ANYTHING. . .NOBODY does so in EVERYTHING!
Angus Young: By far the best guitar player there is and will be, you would recognize his sound in a heartbeat. I don't think he realizes how much of an impact he has made in the history of music and his fans... I love this guy, stays humble and is one of the friendliest rock stars that have walked the earth. My life would have had a huge empty gap if it weren't for AC/DC. Thank you guys!
There must be something mystical about the SG, Tony Iommi uses one, he lost his fingertips, Angus is the size of a fucking leprechaun and he uses it. The Gibson SG can be instumental in overcoming any physical problems. XD
its modified to his specs the artist series 19 mm thickness at the first fret and around 2.5 mm at the 12th fret so its a very slim neck. and 41 mm nut width
***** He surely did not have a modified one when he recorded High Voltage, Dirty Deeds etc. At the time it was a bog standard '67 or '68 SG Standard with the Maestro Tremolo (which he soon got rid of - only to have another SG with it a couple of years later ;-)). He picked it simply because the body is smaller and lighter than most other guitars. Helps him to a) play longer and to b) fool around on stage as he does. ;-)) Don't know where the SG Junior comes from that he is holding in his clip. Maybe the TV station just got it for the interview...
I have a 2009 Gibson SG Heritage Red and a 2007 Gibson Les Paul Black Custom Shop Custom. AC\DC and Clapton seem easier on my SG. I bought my Les Paul about a week ago and I'm hoping to learn some Tull on it. I bought it from a guy in Florida and he also sent the receipt from Scott Stapp of Creed as prior owner that sold it back to Guitar Center. I had gave up on playing the guitar back about 1977, but thanks to the Internet and folks like AC/DC I have started, for the first time really playing the Guitar and enjoying what I have learned here on TH-cam. With the computer Program Guitar Pro 6 I have almost a minute and a half scored in my first composition. So Rock On my friends Life is Good.
I notice he switched SG's between the first part of the interview to the second. He's playing his SG with the trapeze tailpiece and palm vibrato when he starts out, then all of a sudden, he's not. Not that any of this means shit, just an observation. I watch Angus very closely, as he's been right up there as one of my main influences since the mid '70's. Long live AC/DC, and thoughts and prayers to Malcolm.
Angus is like Everest. He reaches those altitudes whilst being completely grounded to the "ROCK." Gotta love him. He is one of the best entertainers ever. That fella knows how to thank an audience by giving it everything he's got every time and that's a hell of a lot.
I'm an Ausie, love AC/DC, Angus & Malcolm but if Malcolm were 'there' playing I like to think he'd let his little bro know that one always inevitably reaches a time to leave your shirt ON when onstage.
Absolutely, and he's 61 not 21, 31 or even 41. Get real m8, it has nothing to do with the music it's just a fact that few like seeing a semi naked old man, I guess you're one of the 'few'.
Good to see the positive us expect! I'm 50 and in the 8 th grade he changed my life into being destined today guitar..... It happened for me at 25 !!!! Never give up I'm still building and learning and trying to be inspired and grow!!! Love your guitar and the dreams and the quality time u spend with your best friend! ....... YOU!!!! Any guitar player has to get that 😎
He's the lightning bolt ⚡️ in the logo . I've been a fan since my single digit years. AC/DC is on my personal favorites list in a 5 way tie for number 1.
I don't know how many of you remember magazines like Guitar Player ripping on Angus back in the early 80s when guys like Randy Rhoads hit the scene. They used to drag him through the mud saying how he could only play a few notes while these shredders would be playing all sorts of scales and arpeggios. I used to get so pissed when they ripped on Angus who was my favorite guitar player, along with Page and Hendrix.
haha i had forgotten blow up your video. I just went and put it on. Good call. Funny that everyone knows thunderstuck but the riff from razors intro is just as good from a guitar players stand point. Bon was great. Died to young. However if there was ever a award for best way to bring a new lead singer after a tragic death award... it would go to AC/DC. Back in black is awesome. Just a strong opening shot. Way to bounce back.
Hope Malcom is getting better. He is in my prayers. You folks have inspired me into buying a SG and a Fender Twin Reverb to start learning again at 59 years in the life. Thanks. I really enjoyed the books I read about you folks. If they don't already, businesses all over the globe should set you folks up as a models for what ambition can do. I fairly well versed in Rock so when I say you folks are Rock Royalty Believe it because you have realized your dream especially through hard work. G-d bless Ya all.
The doctors. His whole family and friends have confirmed it. He is in a full time care center, because he just can't anymore. Supposedly the end stadium of Demintia. Which really means..it will not be long. One article out of hundreds, confirming. : www.rollingstone.com/music/news/malcolm-youngs-family-confirms-ac-dc-guitarists-dementia-20140930
***** why did you have to start shit with that guy for being proud of who be is? Are you one of those people who blame the jews for all the worlds problems? That guy was thanking Angus and Malcolm for all they have done and you had to make this a hate coversation. Very sad
After 25 years of playing, just picked up my first Les Paul and, just as Angus says, HEAVY beyond belief for a little guy like me, murdering my back after jamming for hours. But still an absolute gem!
I always loved those textures he creates. Not hard, just very creative. The Shot Down in Flames solo with the slides sound like planes getting shot down. Angus isn't technically the best by any means, but his playing is some of the best ever. Those killer vibratos. Earth shaking
If anyone here wants to try and get Angus' sound, here's what you need to do: take your SG, plug one end of the cord into the guitar and the other end straight into a Marshall. No effects. There you go!
Absolutely !! Ppl look at a 'Brian May'pedal, Steve Vai's rig, this & that in a never ending attempt to be human jukebox, never taking into account that the 'sound' comes from the fingers, the attack of the plectrum/pick/fingers, the timing, the miniscule timing combination between the hands and THAT like a person trying to move town to escape one's problems we take ourselves with us everywhere we go. Imitation may be the greatest form of flattery but I ain't here to flatter anyone, just play like me 'till I die !!
anyone else notice the seamless guitar switcharoo around 1:45? it went from a 60's SG with a whammy to a basic stock (no tailpiece or whammy) SG. Just wondering why the switch? (i know, it's a dumn comment, but my obsessive compulsion forces me to ask!)
I grew up in Australia listening to Angus....and I used to see him play most weekends for free so I got to see him play close up and personal. I love it when he plays Chuck Berry licks....or John Lee Hooker licks...he's a great blues player.
After watching this video I now understand why Angus isn't always, sometimes consider as one of the top 3 to 5 guitarist in the history of Rock and Roll. He is so humble, and so shy, and so reluctant to praise himself, or be incredibly crass and boisterous it's really a complete 180 than what you see on stage with this great performer putting on a great show and having fun and making sure the people are getting their money worth. I love to how he refer's to himself as ''a little guy'' or ''the little guy'' almost like he has to or wants to remind us he's not Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry or BB King etc. I think music history will be on the side of Angus Young though. 50-60 years from now everyone is going to be clamoring to be the next Angus in Rock music and every kind and all kinds of musicians and music scholars are going to be studying Angus and Malcom both with great intrigue!!!!
I met Chuck Berry at an outdoor concert at a 4-H fair. Shook his hand. He smiled and asked how I was. I really felt special. Like a million bucks! I was very young. But I met him. I didn't meet Angus but Bon Scott had Angus on his shoulders at a Coliseum concert and Bon walked up the ramp/stairs to the higher balcony where I was and Bon stopped and stood right next to my seat in the upper balcony and Angus played his guitar on top of Bons shoulders right there in front of me for about 2 minutes. It was really something. I had hitch hiked to the concert because there was no more room for me in the car with my friends. I walked most of the 32 miles but I made it. I was so tired. Then had to walk up to my seat in the higher balcony but then all of a sudden during the concert Bon walked up the ramp with Angus and stop right there next to my seat. And Angus was just moving his fingers playing riffs up and down the neck really giving a show and I really felt special. I love AC/DC. I then walked back home and nobody stopped this time, I had to walk the whole 32 miles back home and it started raining but all the way I kept thinking Angus and Bon were right there in front of me, right there like I could touch em if I reached out. I could hardly believe it, it was one of the best days of my life.
He mentions Malcolm over and over, his inspiration.
Derk Berk he also mentions hemdrix and Eric clapton :D
Chuck berry was also his hero. and especially Malcolm's
Malcolm was who invited him to join AC/DC! Any brother like that would be anyone’s hero
Malcolm is big brother, so it makes sense. Malcolm was apart of his every day life.
Angus buddy, If you or Malcolm read this just want you guys to know you may be the most loved people alive today. All the best and thanks for all the music Malcolm.
JoeRobinsonOn looks like malcolm won't read this
oof
gotta love ang. he so nice and doesn't let fame get to his head
thats what I love about him. not a jackass because of fame
IKR! most celebs start to think they are better than everyone else because they're famous bot Angus young is modest and he is a nice ,down to earth guy
+WolfyWarriorCats yep. same with Malcom. and Brians great to!
+XInSaNiTyWolfDogX Yeah, arguably the biggest rock star in the world - a man who can fill soccer stadiums around the planet-and he's as humble as a church nun. The whole band, really. Great role model.
+XInSaNiTyWolfDogX Australian culture breeds that. You get too big for your boots Aussies will let you know and knock you down fast lol
I could listen to him talk for hours!
Drinking game: Take a shot every time Angus says "y'know"
Awesome piece of history though. What a great guy, doesn't it always seem that the scariest-seeming bands are the friendliest?
I just died of alcohol poisoning
If it wasn't for this man and Metallica, I wouldn't be playing today...1st two tapes I ever bought were High Voltage, and Master of Puppets.
My favourite rock style is progressive rock, but I always liked AC/DC; despite not being overly complicated, they have great tunes, great energy, a charismatic singer (both of them), idiosyncrasies and style variations that make it interesting. Metallica, on the other hand, always bored me to sleep. They can be as loud as they want, I just nod away. If I have to stay awake at all cost while listening to Metallica, I desperately start thinking about complex subjects like philosophy or women to have something interesting on my mind.
My favorite guitarist, and I play an SG, AND I loved Chuck Berry!
Nobody plays better or has better tone than this diminuitive guy!
Wow Angus off stage personally is different than his on stage personally on stage. he's a beast on stage but here he's really humble and nice.
Angus's fav word is yknow
"Ill do my best",Rock Legend
masterclass, good luck trying to achieve on the guitar what this guy has!!
That was f*cking awesome.
Even though he's far from being the best guitarist out there it's amazing to see how modest he is considering all they have achieved. And pulling of a clean Thunderstruck riff lying on the floor is awesome
I saw an interview of Steve Stevens,and also is kind of shy just like Angus
I guest when they're on stage their real music geniuses pop up and become who we had always known
one trick pony?? hardly. it's called the band's sound. who doesn't recognize a pearl jam song or a nirvana song or aerosmith or marilyn manson or metallica and not recognize the artist/band? examples of versatility i can think of are 1) the beatles. the early beatles music (she loves you yeah yeah yeah) definitely doesn't sound anything like sergeant pepper, let it be, the white album or abbey road. the beatles evolved. and 2) the rolling stones who were/are just as versatile. if i had to name a band that IS a one trick pony, it would be zz top.
Has anyone noticed how his guitahs switch between shots? I wished I had a GIbson SG, but the Epiphone Les Paul standard works just fine. My amp is a fender 10g, just bought today. Which settings should I set it to, and how much gain should I have when playing AC/DC?
this is the story of ac dc
This is the man who plays Thunderstruck while running and bobbing all over the place and not missing a note and he's talking as if he's a novice lol, what a modest, down to earth guy, that's awesome
I'm a better player technically and I'm 17
Kevin Van Vooren good for you....do you want a cookie.
Kevin Van Vooren ha ha 17 years but you insult me like a 7 year old....that’s pretty funny I’ll give you that one🤙🏽
@GFM Products it seems @@@westerling8436 has been watching too much porn! I wasn't sure what a "cream pie" was so I did a search and that is all that came up. Keven says he is better than Angus "technically" so it made me wonder if he can make his guitar sound like the women in those porn videos he has been watching! ;)
@@FanHalen this isn't even funny or witty, wtf guy
He's just fiddling with that guitar, making sketches, and it sounds like AC/DC no matter what. It's in his bones. Glad he mentioned Jailbreak; I love that song.
Bikewithlove Oh yeah, that rhythm line feels so good to play.
Bikewithlove Yeah right he's trying to sound like those other guys, but nah! he sounds like acdc no matter how hard he tries.🤣
The man from era when people used to have time to listen to and taste the notes they played.
Rarest diamond of music.
Angus may be all of 5' 2", but he's the Muhammad Ali of guitar players. On stage he floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee. And he's a natural born entertainer, but minus the neuroses that afflict so many entertainers. You get the feeling you could hang out with him without being constantly aware he's an international superstar.
Brian J said it the best: " He got the Devil in his fingers and the Blues in his soul!"
ericynot Well said! Watch the video titled: Brian Johnson explains why Angus is his hero
*mommy's
Unless you have multiple mothers, which would explain a lot. If that's the case, it would be mommie's.
SRV is better
When I saw Angus play, it became very clear, "This man plays the Devil's music!"
When asked " hows it feel to be the best guitar player in the world " his answer was " im not even the best guitar player in the band " very humble.
He says Malcolm is a better guitarist than him..
This man is a REAL monster of the guitar!!
He really is man. I have been a fan for years and last week was the first time I saw them live in PA. Could not believe the stamina of this guy. Didn't miss a note and was all over the place at 61 or whatever his age is....amazing dude.
@@Wrathofkala
Dude, after 2 years i saw your response!! but no matter how much time goes by, I'll agree with what you've spoken!!
@@Helinholobomau absolutely brother legend
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probably the friendliest guy in rock; and roll.
Along with Paul Gilbert
i saw his blues vs metal video. similar type of video.
I meet Phil Rudd in our local supermarket from time to time, he never forgets my name and never fails to say ''Hi"
That's knowing where your fame comes from!
God damn this guy is ugly
ugly rich
Love this guy. But did you ever notice Angus can talk when he has a guitar in his hands and the subject is rock and roll? He almost sounds articulate here. But if the conversation switches to him or his personal views/feelings, he reverts back to quiet mumbling. To think what music must have done for him when he first discovered its power. Incredible.
So true man! I love how much he lives for the music and isn't a poser like so many today!
Some people are shy in some ways and outgoing in others.
***** exactly! So much soul! I think he is better than a lot of shredders because what he played had so much soul and made you want to jam. It "felt" so good. A lot of guitar players dont understand that 500 notes in a 20 second solo, doesn't make you good. Like BB King! He didn't "shred", he played with passion/soul. he could bend one string and send chills up peoples back! You know?
very true
B.B. King's unparalleled vibrato technique gave him a tone that made the electric guitar sound like another, more evolved instrument..
I met him in 2009 in Moncton NB Canada I was his police motorcycle escort leader. I met his wife and a young fellow I assumed was their son. I have since learned he has no children. The wife took us up to the family seating to watch his guitar solo. When we got him back to the airport I told him he was my guitar hero and that I also played. I wanted his autograph to go on my left inner forearm and so I asked him, as he was doing autographs for people. He seemed surprised and pleased that I was a huge fan. Today my wife bought me a 2015 Gibson SG for our wedding anniversary it sits beside my vintage Hagstrom Swede. I wish that somehow I could meet him again to get his autograph on the guitar. he was as down to earth and the most decent of people I have escorted and protected in my long career. DJ Hale RCMP (retired)
Malcolm may not remember who he is but we fans will always remember who he is.
Dave Hale: I found so much solace in this comment, made Malcom's situation just a bit more bearable.
Eloquently put, Dave, eloquently put
Good times, definately.
Dave Hale I was front row at that show. A grown man feeling like a kid seeing Santa when Angus came on.
.. Great story ....thx for sharing mate...
im not a great hendrix player.... cmon angus you are god
He's my fucking God shit
+Alejandro Riera He's the best Angus player.
Obi Wan dope dude
Somebody actually asked Angus if he considered himself a God. He said "No, i'm a Monster."
+GifCaption Yep. And that's what's so great about this video. He explains, in his own words, how he created the Monster! Very cool of him to tell his story. .
Angus plays "guitah".
I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
absolutely lost it at this, brilliant.
I dont understand...
lastdaysguitar Ziggy stardust?
ziggy? what? Its his accent mate....
Love the way he laughs...such a likable guy.
I tell ya, if AC/DC calls it quits, Angus still has a career as a blues guitarist!
+Eric X You mean... If He calls it quits!!! But for sure!! I get your point. Great Blues player too! Respect!
6 yrs later their screwed atm
He's talking as tho he can hardly play. He's one of the best rock guitarists ever! (Edited - One of the best blues guitarists also)
Well said. Yeh I think it pays to be humble and grounded and Angus is obviously a gent.
I happen to have a family member who was one of the best brass players in the world. She harped incessantly on flaws in her playing and what she wasn't good at. I remember she would practice 9 hours per day on the instrument, with most of the remainder of waking hours thinking about it and practicing breathing. I think it takes the strength of humility to put yourself out like that.
Angus is a classy person. I'm not qualified to comment on his guitar skills other than to be in awe.
Zan G I guess if they think they're the best, they'll stop being innovative and creative.
Harry Jones Yes, they'll stop seeking inspiration elsewhere. You can hear the obvious influences in Angus' playing, but the genius is in his inductive skills creating his individual style. My sister had mentioned some classical musicians that were technically near perfect, but who could never adapt to the orchestra and were never employed. I had an uncle who was an okay drummer, but played with some very good bands due to his easy going style and adaptive mind.
Zan G My brother in law has a cousin who picked up a guitar when he was young and within weeks was playing it like a pro. He's unknown and does some session work now but bro in law said he is so gifted its unreal. I guess not everyone can be famous and some have that drive to be but most do not.
Such a modest genius
+Serpriis Serpriis excellent! appreciate the comment
Rich Arthur I agree completely, this man is who kids should be fashioning their selves after.
Angus is god. the first over driven guitar I ever heard was his.. Still to this day no other Guitar player can sound like him. they try but its not possible! he has lightning in his fingers!!! Long live Angus Young! Long Live ACDC!
mark k Well, if i have to quote Angus himself in what he said to lemmy kilmister when lemmy said: Angus! You are a guitar god!
Angus: " I'm not a god, i'm a monster."
haha!! perfect!!
He and Malcolm did SO much to keep Rock-n-Roll alive. They are legends.
Incredible how his on stage persona is so different, here he's quiet and unassuming whilst on the stage he's an absolute beast.
Quality to see :)
definitely a rock god and a guitar god in his own special way. rock and roll wouldn't be rock and roll without acdc and acdc wouldn't be acdc without Angus
Yah, but Malcom is the head and shoulder of AC/DC!
Truman Orr or in Angus's quotes - "I'm not a god, i'm a monster."
Haki 0
without Malcom? no way!!!
Andreas Kreissl no angus is like the head and torso the others are just limbs
Angus "you know" Young
Billie joe yknow armstrong
Wow! 2:47. Hard to make that simple riff sound that good. That's why this guy is so good.
Rock on Aussie!
+Steve Gould Formative years in Oz - granted - but born in Scotland and the band didnt waste any time bailing for Europe in the late 70s. AFAIK, he's lived in England ever since. Makes sense when you look at where they make their money and he could easily afford to have homes in every city in Oz if he wanted to. To his credit, he never lost his accent or his straightforward approach to music.
+Arthur Watts good to see you went out of your way to make this point mate. does it sting to know he comes from Australia? rock on aussie pal!
It doesnt sting - I saw Angus with the rest of the band at a school dance in 1975 and a host of other legendary Aussie rockers in the decade that followed. They might only be memories now, but they are treasured memories.
+Arthur Watts yes,..they dont make 'em like angus and malcome anymore,.....Brian ,..sorry man i know you paid your dues,...but you gotta understand man,...Im the guy who was going to walk out on ted nugent after i saw ac/dc. with the legendary and profoundly awsome Bon f---ng' scott.. My buddies and i were blazing on the blotter back in 1982 and fried to the gills rocking to black and black right about 1883 sitting out in my van,.decked out to the gills with whatever i could cram into an ol' econoline van ,...remember the album right after the death of bon scott,....Brian Johnson ,..is LSD ..ac/dc in a differant metal slant for sure and bon scott you are terribly missed,,...There was absolutly no one or will there ever be anyone like the awsome rock god lead man bon scott. rest in peace brother. But i am also glad i did not walk out on ted nugent when ac dc with bon scott fronted for him at the bee hive in cincinatti near about 1980ish because the experiance of seeing ted nugent live and movivated in a way which reprograms ones own mind,......there is no beating ted in a guitar match,....but if he were intending to do so on that venue in cincinatti there would be no stopping ted, and that is exaclly what ted nugent did,.....He as carried of stage,..exhausted seemingly after the first 40 minutes which consisted of ted alone on stage with his huge hollow bodied birdland model gibson electric guitar.....Not long after this venue at the bee hive in cincinatti,.....a dand called the who scedualed a concert that when the doors open ,..people rushed in without direct supervision and many 14 peopletrampled themselved to death as the floodgates opened for the seating to be taken.
+Steve Gould Wow! That's what I said too. He does make it look simple.. and it seems simple enough to play when listening to him do them. But, they're not as easy as they appear! It's frustrating!! It's cool of him to explain how he developed his unique, legendary guitar style. He had the same experience and still doesn't play his guitar hero's riffs the way they played them! That would have been a waste if Angus just stuck with learning to play exactly like someone else! Same kind of thing with Eddie Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards and probably all the other that developed into Guitar Wizards. Everyone that wants to learn guitar should know this so they can decide which direction they want to take and how to go about it! Some people are happy being in cover bands Thank you Angus Young for putting this video out to the public. This is much more than a #Guitar_Lesson!! This should be titled something else.. . "Angus Young: How He Developed His Legendary Guitar Style" or maybe: "Angus Young Reveals How He Created The Monster"..Thanks Again! Share this and #PassItOn
Angus Young is Chuck Berry on steroids.
angus never took drugs
Vinne smith I hope your joking
never did drugs ever
Hes an aussie, he just drank a lot
He was born in Glasgow, SCOTLAND!
Playing a les Paul will give you hip displacement... Haha, this guy is honest and humble. You know.
I've always loved the Young brothers especially Malcolm with the foundation rhythm for AC/DC with his driving, rocking, crunchy sounding Gretsch guitar. And Angus with his Gibson SG, well, Angus IS the "thunder". Big love and shout out to Bon.
+rdingo1 Interesting way to look at it. I'd maybe say that Malcolm is the thunder, and Angus is the lightning.
NorthWriter Great comment, fits them.
AC/DC has been accused of being a one trick pony. My response? Maybe so but it's a GREAT fuckin trick... Feel the same way about Crazy Horse.
Such a short-sighted criticism. Saying AC/DC is only good at one thing is like saying Rembrandt was only good at painting portraits. AC/DC is the last word in arena riff-rock. They're the best at it, and they've set the standard for decades. Who cares if their songs only have a few chords, or they can't play jazz? There are plenty of others to look to for that sort of thing.
jgrossma Not my words man..... When the assholes that denigrate AC/DC have finished up their 50 year career, maybe I'll take them seriously, until then, they can fuck right off and go back to listening to lady gaga.....
ted cook If a "man" listens to gaga, frankly, he's probably envious of HER balls......
ted cook
I like AC/DC (I hope that's obvious from my comments), and I think he's a "genius" at playing, but no. . .Angus Young hasn't "mastered" flamenco guitar. I'm sure he'd be the first one to tell you that, too. (IE to the best of my knowledge he's never claimed this mastery).
He'd also gladly tell you that he's not a particularly strong jazz or classical guitarist. Again. . .so what. VERY few people ever achieve excellence in ANYTHING. . .NOBODY does so in EVERYTHING!
TheStones1965 Huh...... I'm probably the ONLY "non-guitar player" with a GT Les Paul. Try again, halfwit.
Angus Young: By far the best guitar player there is and will be, you would recognize his sound in a heartbeat. I don't think he realizes how much of an impact he has made in the history of music and his fans... I love this guy, stays humble and is one of the friendliest rock stars that have walked the earth.
My life would have had a huge empty gap if it weren't for AC/DC. Thank you guys!
So true..great comment..im 16..and AcDc honestly did change my life...no pop garbage my side...
Angus and Malcom Young to me are a close second to Jimmy Hendrix
Nobody has that insane vibrato or hits notes with laser accuracy and fire and his phrasing for solos is musical genius.
My guitar models have been Angus and Malcom and David Gilmour. So glad I studied their playing in great detail.
Les Paul can give ya hip displacement, if youre a little guy like me (LMAO!)
I love my Les Paul. All 11 pounds of her. But I’m a pretty big guy.
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I'm 5'5'' tall so not big at all but I have Les Paul and I like it
I have never heard Hendrix referred to as a "surf" sound. God bless you Angus.
weird to see him sitting while playing the guitar.
he belongs to the stage
There must be something mystical about the SG, Tony Iommi uses one, he lost his fingertips, Angus is the size of a fucking leprechaun and he uses it. The Gibson SG can be instumental in overcoming any physical problems. XD
its modified to his specs the artist series 19 mm thickness at the first fret and around 2.5 mm at the 12th fret so its a very slim neck. and 41 mm nut width
*****
He surely did not have a modified one when he recorded High Voltage, Dirty Deeds etc. At the time it was a bog standard '67 or '68 SG Standard with the Maestro Tremolo (which he soon got rid of - only to have another SG with it a couple of years later ;-)). He picked it simply because the body is smaller and lighter than most other guitars. Helps him to a) play longer and to b) fool around on stage as he does. ;-))
Don't know where the SG Junior comes from that he is holding in his clip. Maybe the TV station just got it for the interview...
I have a 2009 Gibson SG Heritage Red and a 2007 Gibson Les Paul Black Custom Shop Custom. AC\DC and Clapton seem easier on my SG. I bought my Les Paul about a week ago and I'm hoping to learn some Tull on it. I bought it from a guy in Florida and he also sent the receipt from Scott Stapp of Creed as prior owner that sold it back to Guitar Center. I had gave up on playing the guitar back about 1977, but thanks to the Internet and folks like AC/DC I have started, for the first time really playing the Guitar and enjoying what I have learned here on TH-cam. With the computer Program Guitar Pro 6 I have almost a minute and a half scored in my first composition. So Rock On my friends Life is Good.
Being a Gibson, I'm sure it will be in inches.
Little guy giant musician he made himself one of the best of all time
I notice he switched SG's between the first part of the interview to the second. He's playing his SG with the trapeze tailpiece and palm vibrato when he starts out, then all of a sudden, he's not. Not that any of this means shit, just an observation. I watch Angus very closely, as he's been right up there as one of my main influences since the mid '70's. Long live AC/DC, and thoughts and prayers to Malcolm.
Angus is like Everest. He reaches those altitudes whilst being completely grounded to the "ROCK." Gotta love him. He is one of the best entertainers ever. That fella knows how to thank an audience by giving it everything he's got every time and that's a hell of a lot.
I'm an Ausie, love AC/DC, Angus & Malcolm but if Malcolm were 'there' playing I like to think he'd let his little bro know that one always inevitably reaches a time to leave your shirt ON when onstage.
Epi Phone It's rock'n'roll mate not church.
Absolutely, and he's 61 not 21, 31 or even 41. Get real m8, it has nothing to do with the music it's just a fact that few like seeing a semi naked old man, I guess you're one of the 'few'.
Epi Phone Let him do what he wants.
Good to see the positive us expect! I'm 50 and in the 8 th grade he changed my life into being destined today guitar..... It happened for me at 25 !!!! Never give up I'm still building and learning and trying to be inspired and grow!!! Love your guitar and the dreams and the quality time u spend with your best friend! ....... YOU!!!! Any guitar player has to get that 😎
Thanks for staying alive, bro
He's the lightning bolt ⚡️ in the logo . I've been a fan since my single digit years. AC/DC is on my personal favorites list in a 5 way tie for number 1.
What a great tone...even in a small room at low volumes like that. And at 2:49 you can hear his signature vibrato come out.
''When you are a little guy like me...." Well, that must have been the understatement of the century.
I don't know how many of you remember magazines like Guitar Player ripping on Angus back in the early 80s when guys like Randy Rhoads hit the scene. They used to drag him through the mud saying how he could only play a few notes while these shredders would be playing all sorts of scales and arpeggios. I used to get so pissed when they ripped on Angus who was my favorite guitar player, along with Page and Hendrix.
I like Randy Rhoads, but I like Angus possibly more, AC/DC songs have a lot of power.
ted cook prefer the one in down payment blues
ted cook well the only one I'm not crazy about is the one in gone shooting... great riffing and lyrics though
true. I also love razors edge. It gets no love really... under-rated as far as I am concerned.
haha i had forgotten blow up your video. I just went and put it on. Good call.
Funny that everyone knows thunderstuck but the riff from razors intro is just as good from a guitar players stand point. Bon was great. Died to young. However if there was ever a award for best way to bring a new lead singer after a tragic death award... it would go to AC/DC. Back in black is awesome. Just a strong opening shot. Way to bounce back.
Malcolm was one of the best rhythm guys in rock history, and Angus was one of the best lead guys in history. These are facts.
Hope Malcom is getting better. He is in my prayers. You folks have inspired me into buying a SG and a Fender Twin Reverb to start learning again at 59 years in the life. Thanks. I really enjoyed the books I read about you folks. If they don't already, businesses all over the globe should set you folks up as a models for what ambition can do. I fairly well versed in Rock so when I say you folks are Rock Royalty Believe it because you have realized your dream especially through hard work. G-d bless Ya all.
Unfortunatly, Malcolm will never get better. Dementia is a disease, that always ends with death. But still, all the best to his family.
Who told him he has dementia?
The doctors. His whole family and friends have confirmed it. He is in a full time care center, because he just can't anymore. Supposedly the end stadium of Demintia. Which really means..it will not be long. One article out of hundreds, confirming. : www.rollingstone.com/music/news/malcolm-youngs-family-confirms-ac-dc-guitarists-dementia-20140930
You are a Muslim. How do I know? Through you deceit and lies you are trying to get me to hate Christians. Fuck-off Troll.
***** why did you have to start shit with that guy for being proud of who be is? Are you one of those people who blame the jews for all the worlds problems? That guy was thanking Angus and Malcolm for all they have done and you had to make this a hate coversation. Very sad
I'd like to see angus and slash jam together that would be great
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Andrei Tuico Coachella 2016 baby!!!
It happened.
"you know"... "you know"... "you know"... i don't know, that's why i'm watching the video ;)
haha funny
Love you Angus - take care of Malcom
I love that he referenced "Jailbreak." It's my all-time favourite AC/DC tune, and I love playing it for my kids on my guitar.
After 25 years of playing, just picked up my first Les Paul and, just as Angus says, HEAVY beyond belief for a little guy like me, murdering my back after jamming for hours. But still an absolute gem!
Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) Arise Sir Angus. Fuck yeah.
I always loved those textures he creates. Not hard, just very creative. The Shot Down in Flames solo with the slides sound like planes getting shot down. Angus isn't technically the best by any means, but his playing is some of the best ever. Those killer vibratos. Earth shaking
ted cook I agree.
If anyone here wants to try and get Angus' sound, here's what you need to do: take your SG, plug one end of the cord into the guitar and the other end straight into a Marshall. No effects. There you go!
Absolutely !! Ppl look at a 'Brian May'pedal, Steve Vai's rig, this & that in a never ending attempt to be human jukebox, never taking into account that the 'sound' comes from the fingers, the attack of the plectrum/pick/fingers, the timing, the miniscule timing combination between the hands and THAT like a person trying to move town to escape one's problems we take ourselves with us everywhere we go. Imitation may be the greatest form of flattery but I ain't here to flatter anyone, just play like me 'till I die !!
Its all about the fingers and the energy... THAT makes groooooove :)
Interesting fact: Angus plays with everything on his amps at 5.
oakes family Perhaps you should check out the ACDC rig rundown and you'll find out that your statement is not true.
Those are/were his settings for recordings,I read it in guitar player
Down to earth thoughtful bloke. Great.
He's an inspiration to all little guys who wants to play guitar. Well done Ang.
anyone else notice the seamless guitar switcharoo around 1:45? it went from a 60's SG with a whammy to a basic stock (no tailpiece or whammy) SG. Just wondering why the switch? (i know, it's a dumn comment, but my obsessive compulsion forces me to ask!)
Worked as a roadie here in New Zealand. Angus and Brian were walking around talking to us, the tea-lady etc..
I grew up in Australia listening to Angus....and I used to see him play most weekends for free so I got to see him play close up and personal.
I love it when he plays Chuck Berry licks....or John Lee Hooker licks...he's a great blues player.
Jesus Christ can we get a few more pixels?
@Beeblebrox One lol Im 51. Not sure what kid you might be referring to... Im sure theres a better version of this out there.
That guy put a smile on my face watching him so nice and humble.
One of the best in the business!
This isn't a guitar lesson - it's an interview
I really believe that man dosnt give a shit about money or fame ect, he truly lives for rock and roll, what a fucking legend!!
Doesn't matter what this man shows you, nobody does it like him. Angus is a living legend.
That thing he plays at 2:13 .. I don't think I'm ready for it yet, but my kids are going to love it.
Let's take a tequila shot every time he says "you know". Be mad drunk by the second minute. Hahaha other than that, let there be rock👹
What an incredibly humble and neat dude.
First interview I have seen of him, dude is so freaking humble... ACDC has always been on my rock Rushmore
Omg- he is adorable and talented.
The sound of this Gibson Junior is amazing!
That tone is filthy, he can do no wrong with it
my favorite guitarist of all time.
Tony Pemberton Him and Alex Lifeson are absolute champs
Very interesting his bluesy improvisations
Awesome player...
you're a very humble man indeed Angus.
LEGEND.
After watching this video I now understand why Angus isn't always, sometimes consider as one of the top 3 to 5 guitarist in the history of Rock and Roll. He is so humble, and so shy, and so reluctant to praise himself, or be incredibly crass and boisterous it's really a complete 180 than what you see on stage with this great performer putting on a great show and having fun and making sure the people are getting their money worth. I love to how he refer's to himself as ''a little guy'' or ''the little guy'' almost like he has to or wants to remind us he's not Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry or BB King etc. I think music history will be on the side of Angus Young though. 50-60 years from now everyone is going to be clamoring to be the next Angus in Rock music and every kind and all kinds of musicians and music scholars are going to be studying Angus and Malcom both with great intrigue!!!!
His tone is so pure even when he isn’t trying...
What a legend.
I met Chuck Berry at an outdoor concert at a 4-H fair. Shook his hand. He smiled and asked how I was. I really felt special. Like a million bucks!
I was very young. But I met him.
I didn't meet Angus but Bon Scott had Angus on his shoulders at a Coliseum concert and Bon walked up the ramp/stairs to the higher balcony where I was and Bon stopped and stood right next to my seat in the upper balcony and Angus played his guitar on top of Bons shoulders right there in front of me for about 2 minutes.
It was really something.
I had hitch hiked to the concert because there was no more room for me in the car with my friends. I walked most of the 32 miles but I made it. I was so tired.
Then had to walk up to my seat in the higher balcony but then all of a sudden during the concert Bon walked up the ramp with Angus and stop right there next to my seat. And Angus was just moving his fingers playing riffs up and down the neck really giving a show and I really felt special.
I love AC/DC.
I then walked back home and nobody stopped this time, I had to walk the whole 32 miles back home and it started raining but all the way I kept thinking Angus and Bon were right there in front of me, right there like I could touch em if I reached out.
I could hardly believe it, it was one of the best days of my life.
Add the year
Drinking Game! Take a shot every time Angus says 'you know'.
Haha you'll end up in the hospital :D
Angus YOUNG is probably one of the nicest and most humble rock guitar Master that's ever lived. So cool to be able to witness that genuine attitude.
the SG is a great guitar it has a fast full feel to it. . . angus the "little guy" and the SG are synonymous
Top blokes, the Young brothers are.
legend! AC/DC got me through high school!
Drink every time Angus says "you know".
I will get drunk in 2 minutes, you know
Long live AC/DC!
Even if you're a bigger guy I think a Les Paul is pretty cumbersome. Makes me real impressed with how Slash handled his Les Paul Standard, I believe.
I love this guy.. He's so chill & awesome & so very talented!
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