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Posted: Oct 29 2008 04:07 am

I always hear the arguments over guys like Roth and Hagar. I never really hear people talk about AC/DC. Who do you like better, Scott or Johnson?

Posted: Oct 29 2008 12:32 pm

I hear plenty of people debate this.

For me personally, more of my favorite ACDC songs feature Johnson. Although it's damn close.

Posted: Oct 29 2008 01:38 pm

Definitely Bon Scott. The guy was the embodiment of rock n' roll. The cause on his death certificate is 'Death by Misadventure'. And 'Highway To Hell' and 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' remain my favorite AC/DC albums.

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I actually think they are damn close. But I chose Johnson since Back in Black was my favorite album. I wouldn't defend it to the death though because they both deserve so much credit for awesomeness.

Posted: Oct 29 2008 06:37 pm

I voted Scott, but Johnson was awesome too. Also, it's a proven fact by Haddox, that if you hate AC/DC, your a pedophile.

Joined: Aug 13 2008 Location: Watertown, NY Posts: 131

I voted for Bon Scott, but I think I should've gone with "about the same."

The Scott AC/DC had a raucous, horny, violent rock n' roll stomp which remains unique to this day. They still stand out among their peers, who were a bit prettier, a bit showier, and a bit more willing to engage in the musical excesses of arena rock. They were almost as simplistic as punk, but they had the over-the-top energy of Zeppelin.

The Johnson era material is much more anthemic. Probably because he has a bigger, more booming voice. Those paeans to the power of rock could've been sort of cheesy, but they're so damned earnest. It's this sly, almost self-deprecating quality about them that, again, is so unique. "For Those About to Rock..." for example, is something that would be right at home in This Is Spinal Tap, but these guys really fucking MEAN it.