After more than 30 years since the release of the its first album, AC/DC proved they can still rock as hard and long as any young band out there.
AC/DC performed at the Toyota Center in Houston on Sunday night in support of its newest album, "Black Ice," which is its first album since 2000.
From the introductory video of a devilish Angus Young sending a locomotive out of control and off the tracks to the opening song, "Rock and Roll Train" complete with a huge, authentic looking locomotive as the stage backdrop, AC/DC grabbed fans by the throat for a 100 minute, out-of-control joy ride.
Vocalist Brian Johnson's voice was as powerful as ever, as was the band's PA system. This was easily one of the loudest concerts I've attended in some time.
The band did a fine job of mixing in classic tunes one expects to hear at an AC/DC concert, while still managing to work in a number of new tunes from "Black Ice," such as "Big Jack" and "War Machine."
A bevy of classic tracks like "Back in Black," "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap," "Thunderstruck" and "Hells Bells" kept the sold out crowd's fists in the air and heads banging.
No AC/DC concert is complete until guitarist Angus Young proceeds to delight the crowd with his hilarious striptease down to the AC/DC boxer shorts, which he did during "The Jack."
As the show rolled on the band continued dishing out hit after hit as songs "Shoot for Thrills," "You Shook Me All Night Long," and "TNT," compete with its pyrotechnic display, which was met with roaring approval.
As Johnson informed the crowd the band had "brought an old friend along," the group kicked into "Whole Lotta Rosie" as a gigantic inflatable "Rosie" filled with air and straddled the locomotive.
"Let There Be Rock" included an extended guitar solo by Young before ending the regular set and returning with encores "Highway to Hell" and "For Those About to Rock," which included the traditional six cannon barrage at the end of the song.
All in all, it was a fabulous set from AC/DC, and, on this night, whether this album and tour proves to be the band's farewell or not, AC/DC proved why it is still one of the greatest rock acts in the world.
Entertainment
Related Photos
-
Tommy Mann Jr.
Discussion
AC/DC: Four decades and still rockin'
- Entertainment
-
-
Lutcher Theater has 3 more events on tap for summer
The Lutcher Theater will be anything but quiet this summer.
-
Nutty Jerry’s schedules benefit concert for tornado victims
A special concert scheduled this summer will benefit the tornado victims of Moore, Okla.
-
“Party by the Pool” with The Black Crowes
An extremely large and vocal crowd was on hand Thursday night for the opening concert of the 2013 “Party by the Pool” concert series at L’Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort featuring rock act, The Black Crowes.
-
Darius Rucker rides 'Wagon Wheel' to top of charts
Darius Rucker is a fan of Old Crow Medicine Show, but says he didn't really get what was so infectious about the string band's signature hit "Wagon Wheel" at first.
-
Russian court denies Pussy Riot's Alekhina parole
A Russian court denied parole on Thursday to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group.
-
This Week in Local Music History 5.22.13
Great music is never far away, and the month of May has been a great month for national artists to head to Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.
-
Entertainment for the week of May 22 - May 28, 2013
Memorial Day weekend is on the horizon and that means lots to do, place to go, people to see and music to hear.
-
Billy Ocean to perform at Delta Downs
British singer Billy Ocean is headed to Southwest Louisiana this summer.
-
'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.
-
Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
- More Entertainment Headlines
-
