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On this day, 22 Feb 1977, Australian rockers AC/DC played Cardiff’s Top Rank on their Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Tour. Support was provided by the Jenny Darren Band.
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap was the band’s third studio album but their second to be released in Europe in 1976.
Fan Mike Toozer, Cardiff, Wales,UK: wrote this about the gig on a AC/DC fan site.
“It was a long time ago and I was only 21 so I don't remember a lot about it. I'd also had a few drinks no doubt... For anyone who has never been there the old Top Rank ballroom had quite low ceilings which bounced the sound around and concentrated the loudness.
This was, without doubt, the loudest gig I ever went to! I have hearing loss now, requiring a hearing aid, and I've always blamed this gig for it! My ears were ringing for a couple of days after.
Mind you, I did go to a lot of gigs back then. I don't recall the set sorry but I do vividly recall a wild guitarist dressed as a school boy, complete with shorts and a school cap being carried on another band member's shoulders while playing in full flow.
Happy days and I am glad I was there to hear them. Still have a couple of tracks (Back in black and Highway to Hell) on my Spotify all-time favourites playlist!”
Line Up
Angus Young - Lead Guitar
Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar
Bon Scott - Lead Vocals
Mark Evans - Bass
Phil Rudd - Drums
