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30th Anniversary of 'Back In Black'

On July 25th, 1980, AC/DC released Back In Black in the US, followed by the album's UK release on July 31.

Today, the album is a record-shattering rock 'n' roll landmark, passed along from generation to generation and guaranteed a spot on the shelves of every music enthusiast not living under a rock (and some that are). But, that’s not how Back In Black started life.

The story of how Back In Black was made and the frenzy it whipped up upon its release is every bit as captivating today as the 41 minute, 48 second, no bullshit, ribcage pounding record itself. Dedicated to the band's fallen friend and frontman, Bon Scott, recorded with then newcomer Brian Johnson, and described by Rolling Stone Magazine's David Fricke at the time as "kick[ing] like a mutha," Back In Black put AC/DC in households from coast to coast, ravaging their speakers in the process.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, we invite you to revisit the story of Back In Black, complete with videos, photos, quotes from the band, a timeline and a whole lot more.

This is the story of Back In Black.

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  • Maria Salas

    Thats so cool!! Back in black is my favorite song from AC/DC AC/DC ROCKS!!! ''..m/'' ''..m/''

    1 year ago
  • Stumme Ursel

    My Heros since 25 Years,thanks for great Songs

    1 year ago
  • Suiker Zout

    acdc rocks nothing can stop them !

    1 year ago
  • Growler

     It doesn't get better than this, what a statement.  From all at Growler, thank you, AC/DC.

    1 year ago
  • Andrew McCrow

    Wow seems like yesterday I was in my dads basement blowing his speakers up. Miss tho's days of no responsability. ACDC will always rattle my brain.

    1 year ago
  • jerry glisson

    greatest band ever best album of all times .it dont get no better than ac/dc. yall rule and always will. thanks for all da years.

    1 year ago
  • Hannah Storey

    Best. Band. EVER.
    Ride on and R.I.P. Bon...
    PS:
    This album is the first I've ever heard, I grew up on this ^-^ It's been played so much I can't play it anymore... *tear*
    LONG LIVE AC/DC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..m/(^o^)..m/

    1 year ago
  • Kendra Banks

    AC/DC rocks i love you guys back in black is awesome i love it

    1 year ago
  • Marvin Orozco

    sick man! I love back in black!

    1 year ago
  • Jason Matsui

    You Shook Me All Night Long's one of my favorite songs of all time. I just hate how techno "artists" screw up AC/DC though!..

    1 year ago
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