29.12.2002 AC/DC in german TV on New Year's Eve The german TV Station "3 SAT", sends on 31.12.2002 an 24 hour spezial, called "Pop Around The Clock". It's started at 7 Clock CET, with concerts from 1968 to 2001. At the end on 01.01.2003 at 4 Clock in the morning they send 1 hour from AC/DC "No Bull Live In Madrid". 05.12.2002 Sony's newest Boy Band, AC/DC The Sony Corp. USA unit plans to announce today that it has signed the Australian hard-rock band AC/DC best known for hits like "Back in Black" and "Highway to Hell." The company didn't disclose terms of the deal. 04.12.2002 Game soundtrack The original 1976 verison of TNT is featured in the XBOX and Playstation 2 game "Tony Hawk ProSkater 4".  18.11.2002 AC/DC Singer Wins at Daytona AC/DC's Brian Johnson was not only selected for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this month, but he also scored a huge victory in his other pursuit: car racing. And, hearing him describe the spoils of his November 3rd triumph at the Daytona International Speedway sounds strikingly similar to the sort of backstage rewards you might expect the lead singer of one of rock's biggest bands to reap."I got to shake the champagne bottle and kiss the chick with the big tits," he says. "You know, the one who's at every damn race. They always look the same." Behind the wheel of his 1970 Royale in the Brumos Continental Historics division, Johnson outmaneuvered the field for his first win, giving an air of legitimacy to his moonlighting gig. "It was a dream to come true to win at Daytona," he says. "I'm still trying to get over the buzz." 10.11.2002 For Those About To Rock the American Hall Of Fame salutes you It was announced that AC/DC, Australia's best loved rock export, will be inducted into the American Hall Of Fame. Together with "The Police", "The Clash" and "Elvis Costello and the Attractions". CEREMONY WILL BE HELD MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003 IN NEW YORK AND WILL AIR EXCLUSIVELY ON VH1. Formed in 1973 the band has been cited as one of rock musics most influential artists and have nurtured at least three generations of blues based heavy rock fans. 23.10.2002 Cliff Williams play in Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia AC/DC bass player Cliff Williams will play 4 club dates in Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia with THE FROZEN CAMELS PROJECT along with Danny Shepard, Emir Bukovica ? Darrel Nutt. The dates are as follows: Ljubljana, Slovenia, 28 Nov.02 - Zagreb, Croatia (Club Pauk) 29 Nov.02 - Zenica, Bosnia (Napredak) 30 Nov.02 - Sarajevo, Bos. (ISV Rock Club Sloga) 1 Dec.02 Brian Johnson on new "Jackyl" CD As he did on their 1997 studio CD "Cut The Crap", AC/DC Singer Brian Johnson co-wrote a tune on Jackyl's new album "Relentless" to be released October 22nd in the US. The track, "Kill The Sunshine" is also the first single off the album. 16.10.2002 New Album and Tour 2003 Brian Johnson and Malcolm Young performed the ceremonial puck drop at the recent Nottingham Panthers v Sheffield Steelers ice hockey match at 14.10.2002. The guys were special guests of Nottingham Forrest (Soccer) Legend John McGovern for the evening. Brian speaking exclusively to the Evening Post, Brian - now based in the USA - said: "We've neglected this part of the country for far too long. It's a great venue and we'd love to play here, possibly at the end of next year. That's the soonest we'd be on the road again." 11.10.2002 Thunderstruck the film planned in Australia Thunderstruck the film gets funding. The Film Finance Corporation Australia (FFC) has agreed to invest in a feature film (Thunderstruck) about the adventures of a group of friends who make a pact on the greatest night of their lives the 1991 Sydney concert of rock band AC/DC. The friends make a promise that if one of them dies before they are forty , they they will bury his body next to the grave of their idol, singer Bon Scott. The production company has secured the rights to use the tracks "Thunderstruck", "TNT" and "It's long way to the Top" in the movie. 19.09.2002 Ginger Spice "Geri Halliwell" pays tribute to AC/DC Ginger Spice "Geri Halliwell" pays tribute to the band by wearing an AC/DC T-shirt. Geri was pictured in the Daily Mail, Wednesday 21st August 2002. "Helen of Troy" Musical with Brian as Co-Writer postponed. The collaboration between the Sarasota Ballet and AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson has been postponned until November 2003, with a production of "Swan Lake" replacing the show in March. Difficulties in funding and the unavailability of actor Malcolm McDowell ("of A Clockwork Orange fame") to play the star role of Zeus, due to a film deal, were some of the major reasons for the shows cancellation. 15.08.2002 Official AC/DC page with new design The official AC/DC page  acdcband.com has since a several days a new design ( the second since April ). I think the older design was better and now there are no Downloads at the page ! All official AC/DC pages reduce their appearance that's a shame. The only official page which appeal to me is accadacca, the Albert Music Page. 22.07.2002 New stuff at 2003 ? Brian trades Harley for Porsche He has been known as a Harley Davidson fan for a long time, but now he seems to have become like his band colleague Phil Rudd: Not two but 4 fast wheels are his big passion as of now. You can find a very interesting article about Brian's new hobby in the June edition of "Motorsport Aktuell". At the same time you can find out that AC/DC are supposed to get going again at the beginning of 2003!!! 11.07.2002 Details of the musical from Brian Johnson Details about the musical "Helen of Troy", which was Co-Composed by AC/DC Leadsinger Brian Johnson, are on the Robert De Warren's official web site. robertdewarren.com 10.07.2002 "Man In Black II" Movie Trailer With "Back In Black" After Disney, now use Sony AC/DC's "Back In Black", for a trailer in the German Cinemas. It's for the new "Man In Black II" Movie. 14.06.2002 Brian Johnson performed at a charity event Brian Johnson performed at a charity event in Sarasota (Florida). "Giving Hunger The Blues 2002" was held on Sunday April 14, and raised around $40,000! On behalf of Share Our Strength and All Faiths Food Bank. Brian performed onstage with Anthony J. ? The Automatics. 12.06.2002 New distributor in Australia "Albert Music" have signed a deal with "Festival Mushroom Records" in Australia, that will secure the distribution of AC/DC's back catalogue in Australia. "Festival Mushroom Records" distribute a lot of other Australian Stars like Kylie Minogue etc.  27.05.2002 Celine Dion, Meredith Brooks and Anastacia performed "You Shook Me All Night Long" During the big VH1 extravaganza "Divas Las Vegas" on Friday night, Celine Dion performed "You Shook Me All Night Long", complete with duck walk, joining her on stage where Meredith Brooks on guitar and Anastacia on vocals. New DIO Album with former AC/DC Drummer The new Album from Ronny James Dio "Killing The Dragon", with the former AC/DC Drummer (1983-1989) Simon Wright, is know out in Germany. 26.05.2002 Australian Film with AC/DC music The new Australian shot film Dirty Deeds, has an soundtrack with an cover version of AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds done dirt cheap", performed by the Australian band "You am I". The soundtrack also features a cover version of the Easybeats track "Made My Bed, Gonna Lie In It". Actors are John Goodman and Sam Neil. 14.05.2002 Official AC/DC page with new design The official American AC/DC page  acdcband.com has since a several days a new design and an new Flash Intro. 12.05.2002 Protests at the French election with Angus style A voter in his 50s also turned up at the election station, dressed like a schoolboy, wearing shorts and a cap, saying "they told us on television to turn up correctly dressed and I decided to copy the style of Angus Young". 03.05.2002 Cliff Williams as guest musician Not only Brian Johnson, but also Cliff Williams use the time for other music projects. He plays as guest bass player on the new Album "San" from the Euro-American Band "Emir ? Frozen Camels" 23.04.2002 Brian works on new musical "Helen of Troy" In collaboration with Robert de Warren, the artistic director of the Sarasota (Florida) Ballet, the AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has written a musical entitled "Helen of Troy", based on the Greek myhtology. Brian wrote the music and lyrics with British composer and actor Brendan Healy. Brian described the musical as a "poignant and funny love story set against the Trojan War". The $1.2 million production, announced last week, will open at Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in March 20, 2003.  05.04.2002 Disney Movie Trailer With "Back In Black" Now are the first Trailers from the new Disney Movie "Lilo and Stitch" in the German Cinemas. They use AC/DC's "Back In Black" for the background music on this Clip. AC/DC - Pay - Per - View On 11.05.2002 you can see AC/DC live, on iN DEMAND Pay-Per-View. For 14,95 US-Dollars, (I think it's very much) you see 18 from the 21 songs from the "Stiff Upper Lip" DVD, recorded in Munich on June 14th, 2001. 26.03.2002 Dave Evans On Tour In The U.S. Dave Evans, the former lead singer of AC/DC, (from Dezember 1973 to September 1974) is planing a 2 month tour trough the United States. The tour coincides with the release of the CD " A Hell of a Night" (in the USA). Dave's live tribute to the late Bon Scott. 21.03.2002 Cover Version From - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap There is an new AC/DC cover version. (It sounds good) Lesley Gore who once sprung to fame with her 1963 hit "It's my Party" has recorded a version of "Dirty Deeds done dirt cheap". It appears in a forthcoming CD titled "When pigs fly - Songs you never thought you'd hear". 20.03.2002 Brian And Cliff Hit The Stage From Billy and Elton Surprise guests at the Billy Joel and Elton John concert in Tampa on Saturday 9th March, where AC/DC legends Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams. After taunting the Hall of Fame for not including AC/DC, Billy Joel introduced Brian and Cliff to the 19.5 thousand crowd before launching into a rendition of "Highway to Hell" with them. 27.02.2002 Which Child Rocks The Most Like Angus Contest The Fan contest on acdcband.com "Which Child Rocks The Most Like Angus" wants now your vote. You can choose 2 from the 10 finalists. 15.01.2002 AC/DC work on new stuff According to German Hammer Magazine AC/DC is already working on new material for the upcoming album. Because the fans tell them that 5 years without a new AC/DC record it's a little bit too long. Brian Johnson play for charity ( This Shows are canceld ) Brian is playing at a charity gig at Newcastle City Hall on the 3rd February. There are 2 shows, a 5pm and an 8pm. It is the Sammy Johnson Memorial show and Brian will be doing vocals for the house band. Angus Comic as desktop mate This desktop mate can you download at: acdcband.com Back In Black # 1  AC/DC took first place with "Back In Black" in a series by Rock Hard Magazine Germany called "The 300 most important Heavy Metal records of all times". With "Highway To Hell" taking 4th place, "If You Want Blood..." on 24. and "Let There Be Rock" on 48.  THIS IS ONLY A FANPAGE  -  NOT OFFICIAL  -  FROM FANS FOR FANS  SINCE APRIL 2001 @