I saw a band one time called "Bon Fire", they were very good, singer looked exactly like Bon Scott. They played only Bon Era tunes, but man, they rocked.

@rpm2085

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Bon Fire 🔥 lead singer looks as if he could pass as Bon Scott's twin brother. Sounds just like him. 👍 Those guys Rock out.

You totally missed Back in Black from Dallas. The lead singer is so good, he auditioned for AC/DC when Brian had to bail out for awhile. And Brians wife said he even gave her the creeps because he looked and sounded so much like him. As a bonus he can switch to Bon with ease. They even have a move called "My stupid tribute band".

@CSS122308

Ай бұрын

Saw them two weeks ago for the first time, blew me away.

My favourite AC/DC tribute band here in Australia is Whole Lotta Rosie. The lead singer is a female and is just amazing how she pumps out the songs in a way that's so tuned-in to the originals yet with a sympathetically different presentation (and yep ... she's hot up on stage)

@frankienoe4815

Жыл бұрын

I'll have to check that out!!!

@kralkrauterblach414

17 сағат бұрын

sounds like a WOKE band with female singer hahaha , no thanks , tribute means you have to copy real as possible

Fan net house band-probably the best cover band ac/dc ive ever seen!

@priball

2 жыл бұрын

For sure stylico, for sure

@30anvz28

2 жыл бұрын

The AC/DC house band is absolutely firing on all cannons.

You have to see Thunder Struck the best tribute band ever

@ThunderstruckUS

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mark!

@jman5390

2 жыл бұрын

I just seen them 5/9/22 and they were absolutely fantastic!! The lead singer and lead guitarist were absolutely flawless! Angus Young and Brian Johnson made over. Drummer, bass, rhythm guitarist were spot on! This group is a must see.

Been an AC/DC Fan Since 76 , there is only 1 band that stands out Live Wire from UK They Are Simply The Best If You Love AC/DC You Must Check Them Out 😈💯

@garethbuckeridge6910

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree about Live WIre but Dirty DC & AC/DC-uk are also on a par. AC/DC-uk also have the most authentic Angus for any tribute.

@MichaelLynch1

2 жыл бұрын

@@garethbuckeridge6910 ill check em out , thanks 😈👍

@jasonhill2543

2 жыл бұрын

Have you guys not checked Whole Lotta DC? Awesome night with these and Richard (Angus) is as spot on throughout the night as you can get 😁👍

@garethbuckeridge6910

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonhill2543 What part of the country are WLDC based?

@jasonhill2543

2 жыл бұрын

@@garethbuckeridge6910 they're based in the Midlands but travel nationwide relentlessly 👌

Krokus is not an AC/DC tribute band, they are a stand alone band period. However influenced by them in the 70s yes!

@chrisandersen3213

2 жыл бұрын

I think Marc Storace was seriously considered to replace Bon after his death......... I have been a fan of Krokus since he mid 80's....

Cool video, did not know this, love your passion.

Thunderstruck …absolutely one of the best cover bands I’ve ever seen. Kick Ass Rock and Roll

There’s a very good AC/DC tribute band called Back in Black. They are on KZread. I seen them live. They do Bon and Brian era sets, and they are very good. Check them out.

Personally i would say DC/79 ... they really have such a raw sound and the singer gets Bon's voice really well. Seeing them live is exactly like seeing AC/DC live back in the days when they were still doing pubs and smaller venue gigs.

@fabrice9584

8 ай бұрын

yeah fully agree !

House Band is AMAZING, I'm always ready to see when they have a new vid out. But concert experience-wise in the US, Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC is killin' it! The guitarist for them is just mad crazy.

very good work- great list! we do have many AC/DC tribute bands in Bavaria! Greetings, Oliver

@chrissydshow9928

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Someday I'll visit and have a cold Bavarian Beer with a live AC/DC tribute. What a treat :)

@diewoidtons5043

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrissydshow9928 Good idea!

You forgot LA’S own “ Bon Fire”! Best all around Bon Scott era. Better than all the bands that you mentioned, by far.

@donatocongialdi4811

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯....and Dirty DC

@megalodonseancasey8429

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, the singer has the swagger & he sounds pretty lose to Bon. Was Bon murdered? People who saw him that night said he wasn't loaded

I really enjoyed this Chrissy, but I think that Rhino Bucket should be on this list. They produced a number of good albums and they sound very like AC/DC.

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment ☺️ Rhino bucket is a very good suggestion. I think the list just wasn't long enough lol. Maybe the next list? 😉

@JimiH61

2 жыл бұрын

Beat to death like a dog is my favourite of theirs

AB/CD WE SALUTE YOU HOLEFULL OF LOVE 😀🤗 AB=CD from GERMANY..🎈🎸🎸🎸🎸

To me: - Tribute/Cover: ACDCfansDOTnet House Bands. They are the best

Back in Black (on the East Coast in the US) is probably the best I've heard. Phenomenally good.

@Rebel-Rouser

Жыл бұрын

You talking about the band based in Atlanta or the one based in Texas?

Tribute, or "copycat" bands give so much joy to those who can't see their idols... If a band can replicate that experience live, then it's a win-win for us all ♥

I saw '77 once back in 2009, in a small pub in Catalunya. One of those places that get very sweaty after a few songs. What a night... They played 'TNT', and I remember closing my eyes, and it was just like hearing Bon and the boys right in front of me. Same guitar tone, same raw energy, almost same 'vocals'... what a night...

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Awesome thanks for sharing that must've been great. I can tell they would fill a room with sound just from their live videos. I hope to see them some day.

I just stumbled across Dangerous Young the other day and have to say that I was impressed

@mattkaustickomments

2 жыл бұрын

Just saw them for first time a few minutes ago. They crushed it. Phenomenal Brian Johnson voice.

Well well well. Looks like Bon still has an awesome following. Keep on rocking the mighty AC💥DC. Big respect to you all.

Thanks!! Love 77 Songs!!! 🎶 🎶 🇪🇸 🇪🇸

IE/DC from Ireland lol can't believe we didn't get an honourable mention 😂 some serious bands there, each deserving of it's spot. Top class!

@ughan1

Жыл бұрын

MegaCoKo strikes again 😂

Definitely check out Airbourne. They have got 5 albums & sound very close to AC/DC especially with their first album Runnin' Wild

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

I know Airbourne well. I have to slightly disagree there. There is certainly a lot of inspiration from DC but to me it sounds quite different and in my opinion is different enough to not be a tribute or copycat. They tend to use a lot of chugging rhythm guitar and very fast tempos (not that DC don't have quicker songs). Their drummer uses very fast/ dry cymbals which just greatly changes the timbre in the backside. Also the solos tend to favour more modern straight up and down melodic licks rather than DCs big vibrato, bends and blues solos. I think they'd be happy to hear they're similar but distinctive sounding in their own right. Awesome band though, they even supported AC/DC which would've been a hell of a show! Their energy live is IMMENSE. Running wild is a great album too. There are a good few stand out tracks from their later stuff that are on my Rock playlists too. 🤘

@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed😁👏🤘👊

@Gearhead-en8dz

2 жыл бұрын

Madden NFL

@sebking4508

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrissydshow9928 the Airbourne album that comes closest is their Ready To Rock EP from 2004 - unfortunately after that they became very screamy... but if you haven't heard that EP, I strongly recommend you do... to me this is to Airbourne what Powerage is to AC/DC.

Man Brother. Krokus is Krokus. one vice at a time does have that raw ac.dc feel but I dont think they are a copycat band. just my thoughts, very cool video though thanks for posting.

@petestanton1945

Жыл бұрын

Ya that's true. It's OK 2 acknowledge the similarities, but not present them as intentionally or even mostly derivative. It's like when Robert Plant or others criticized Whitesnake. Yabut... no. Just bc you're the 1st doesn't mean u get 2 b the only

Saw Krokus live a few times back in the day. VERY good live reproduction of their studio work. "Screaming in the night " is the starting point for this band. Then, dig in and get ready!!!

@SteveRobertsosu1983

Жыл бұрын

Gotta hear Heat Strokes before screaming in the night to better appreciate the power of Marc's vocals and the talent of Fernando's guitar playing.

Great tributes! I would agree with the folks who mentioned Rhino Bucket, but I did not see D*A*D! "Girl nation, globetrotting to lady land, back where time began!". They were "sleeping the day away", doin' a lil different take with the clean leads, but I loved it. The rhythm feel and rock vibe were unmistakably AC/DC influence. Rim of Hell, ZCMI, True Believer, heck the whole No Fuel Left for the Pilgrims album just has that tone.

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of D.A.D they sound awesome! Thanks for tellin me about em !

Cool man. I love your enthusiasm as well. Interesting choices. I wasn't familiar with most of them. I'm curious to know how you would rate the touring American ac/dc tribute band called 'Noise Pollution' ?

@lancelacey4134

Жыл бұрын

They are my favorite! Seen them 4 times and getting ready to see them again in a couple weeks in Redondo beach, Ca.

I have to add Jim Brewer...I was blow away with him doing ACDC..lol

4:12 Wow they sounds exactly like AC/DC back in the late 70's !

great! I also really like Rinho Bucket

I LOVE AC/DC, always have!! Thanks for this, I've played in covers bands..rarely doing AC/DC, cause singers could never do it justice. And that is the thing. .Bon and Brian...if ya can do that, yer da shits!!

ACDC music has been so popular over the years but you don't hear many bands that can reproduce it worth a flip..So they don't really try..Glad these bands do...:)...Good stuff!!!!

I would say RHINO BUCKET 🤘

@davidgamboa918

2 жыл бұрын

Gonna miss the late great bucket. Seen em at least 30 times. Great live band. Rock on

@jdb123ize

Жыл бұрын

Rhino bucket, I’m a super fan of them. They are in fact better than AC/DC.

@mikeskillings4270

Жыл бұрын

We were talking they're talking about AC/DC tribute bands not other bands but yeah rhino buckets good

Yeah for me having seen a quite a few times it's Dirty DC

I agree, AC/DC cover bands are fun and a great way to spend an evening. i have quite a lot on my youtube 🤘

Krokus took me back to when I was in school,saw them live in Derby a very long time ago

I saw Hayseed Dixie live and got their autographs. Fun guys!

I'm from Illinois the south Chicago area and seen several cover bands and just regular bands that throw them in the mix, easy band to cover and always fun with crowd, and I've seen the the band at least 20 times, always fun

I saw a cover band here in the Orkney islands about 2003 called BONS BALLS and that’s the closest I’ve ever heard to Bon’s voice…

Disappointed that BACK IN BLACK (Dallas Texas) didn't make the top 5 list

I am surprised "Rhino Bucket"...wasn't mentioned.

Tbh. I think BANDA DJ are legit amazing. The lad on Angus knows how it’s supposed to be. Would love to see em come to the UK

Back in Black tribute band/Dallas TX 🤘

Back in Black. Their singer actually got an audition with Ac/Dc.

Ac/dc A true satin band I like how they say they’re not, but say they are in the album flick of the switch and maybe highway to hell

Interesting list - ive been a drummer in original bands, and cover bands I struggle with tribute acts - I find it a bit cringy, dressing up and pretending to be their idols, its not for me ... i will say this though - there is exceptional talent amongst them

There was one in Arizona for a bit like 20 years ago and they were amazing. They just kind of went away sadly. Singer may have sounded better then Brian Johnson.

Cool video thanks. Have you checked out Hell's Belles? Top notch AC/DC cover band in my opinion.

If you get the chance, you should go see a band called livewire, they are superb. They have 2 singers, one does Bon Scott, the other Brian Johnson. And their "Malcolm" is absolutely spot on

Your # 4 is my # 1.

so you left off live wire the ac/dc show???? those guys are extremely close

Thunderstruck based in Sydney Australia are very good, Malcolm Youngs son Ross goes to all their shows and he gets up and sings a couple of songs with the band.

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

That's Awesome! Wow!!

They are long gone but Beefy DC from Boston (named for the singers physique) were incredible live!!

Damm right..we better keep all these tribute bands going too

Cheers. Would you like to check out a finnish try-out concerning playing AC/DC? I listened (and know) these all, but they all seem to lack the rare combination of precise playing and the real feeling. Bon would approve the down-payment effort for sure, when and where ever the pants are moistening. And more important, I have seen the actual audiences reaction when the bass turns on Live Wire to go.

Why isn't back in black from Dallas Texas on this list? Their singer was actually invited to audition to replace Brian Johnson in 2016... They are excellent

AB/DC made a new record this spring. 🤘🏻

Guys, I reccomend you to listen to Easy Dizzy from Russia. No questions will be needed anymore.

Lucky to have seen AC-DC many times over the years, even with Axl coming in for Brian....of late I have seen a few times...and enjoyed immensely tribute band Livewire

ACDCfansdotnet House Band with singer Ivan Gac are awesome! Ivan sings just like Brian Johnson.

AB/CD are releasing a new album. Rhythm guitarist Nalle Påhlsson is also a notorious session bass player since the 80's

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

I know! Feel free to check out my interview with him 😉

@MartyWilson100

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrissydshow9928 Nice, I didn't know you had met him, I will check it out :) Nalle Påhlsson seems like a very nice and humble guy

The three best Bon imitators had decent careers themselves, and that would be Steve Whiteman from Kix , Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl and Chris Von Rohr of Krokus.

check out the band..Hells Belles....all woman,, they kill it....along with the Iron Maidens....oh, I been jamming that AB/CD band because of you...I dig it!

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

I have seen vids of those two bands, they're good but just couldn't quite make this list for me performance wise. Maybe the next list? ;) Hey glad i'm bringing AB/CD to the people, rock on! :D

@Eds_PanAm

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrissydshow9928 yeah, i like those originals, but just seen the Iron Maidens last week, you might want to catch another show lol way more talented than probably most original bands out there, except for Maiden of course lol

I would have to vote for Bon Fire as the top. Amazing!! How did they bring Bon back from the grave?? That's what I wanna know!

You never mentioned ANY American tribute bands!! Electric Shock is an awesome tribute band!! The lead singer does great doing Bon Scott AND Brian Johnson!! The Angus guy is just awesome! They have the energy AND a fan base!! They are especially popular in Eastern Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin!! The Angus guy does a long guitar solo and goes around into the crowd, standing on tables, and even goes out of the room into the casino where they play!! I’ve seen them 12 times and they NEVER disappoint! The only disappointing thing is they don’t play anything from Ballbreaker or after!! But they still are awesome!!

Back in Black from the great state of Texas….. check it (the look and the sound)

Hey Chrissy guess what? Nalle posted that Ivan Gac from AC/DC Houseband is the vocalist on the newly released 21 gun salute by AB/CD

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

I know I suggested it to him a while ago (others suggested too) SO glad he went with it, it sounds SO good! What a connection we both helped to make Kelly ! :D Thanks again! Email me plz

I saw the original ac DC in Sydney 1974 just after bon Scott joined them in a hotel 3 dollars to get in

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! I bet you appreciate that fact every day.

ficou legal esse video , um abraço aqui do brasil !

DIRTY DEEDS is a tribute band from Rhode Island/ Massachusetts that cannot be ignored!

Back in black from Dallas Texas. Lead singer did try out when Brian stepped down.

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

No way! That's pretty cool 😃

@charlesbrown2168

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrissydshow9928 they did an interview on barside jive 1st show on you tube

Besides my comment on Dangerous Young playing again I have strong suggestion for your "honorable mentions": BACK:N:BLACK - All girl band from Switzerland. They sure aren't the best or most true to the original and they are suffering/enjoying line-up changes quite frequently (with their blonde rhythm guitarist appearing to be the only fixpoint in the band over the years) BUT: They are putting on an extremely fun and entertaining show. Always! Plus they really live and breathe AC/DC's (or should I say Bon's) party type R'n'R. Being sexy AF is an added bonus. Check out their Bonfest tribute to the Ronald Belfort Scott playing "It's a long way to the top" live in his hometown on the back of a truck (yes, you may have seen that before ;-)): kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHlts61ypq-1hpc.html

Back in Black from Dallas, Texas should have been #1 with a singer that.can do both Bon and Brian. They were even on your list. Boo!

I’m surprised Airbourne wasn’t mentioned. All originals but definite AC/DC sound.

Dirty deeds Australian tribute band and Thunderstruck Americas AC/DC, check them out!

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

I know Dirty Deeds, I hadn't seen Thunderstruck Americas before. They're both cool! 🤘

Saw Dirty DC at the Robin 2 in Bilston UK a couple of years ago they were breathtakingly good.

@chrishill9276

5 ай бұрын

Dirty DC are at KK`s Steel Mill Wolverhampton these days every December 28th along with five other bands

Btw, ever heard of HARDBONE? It's a band from Germany, and I think they are pretty awesome. Their latest album "No Frills" actually is my favorite. Check them out!

Ballbreaker, the swedish band is quite awesome. They look like like the giant version of ACDC. The video shows them, as if they are going to bang their head on the ceiling. There's that video where Angus says he chose the Gibsoon SG because he is a small guy with small hands. Man! The guitarist giant playing that SG is quite epic with his huge hands!!

You didn't mention Accept! Balls to the wall one of my Fav's!!

@chrissydshow9928

2 жыл бұрын

I was sure I replied to this before.. That's an amazing track, probably my favourite Accept tune next to Princess of the Dawn. I wouldn't call Accept a copycat band as I think they sound too different in their own right. They must be inspired somewhat by DC though as their riffs are reminiscent of that DC swagger.

Hey Chrissy, Back N Attack was delivered to me today. Its a good album. There are 3 singers on the album...Pontus, Micke and Ivan...Pontus sounds like Paul Stanley and Micke sounds like Gene Simmons

@chrissydshow9928

Жыл бұрын

Hey Kelly! I still have to order mine, but I've heard all their singles, I like em 😁 Hope you're doin well.

@kellyd1648

Жыл бұрын

@@chrissydshow9928 I was bummed out to hear Micke sound like Gene Simmons. I wanted to hear The Rock N Roll Devil voice. Oh well

Highway to Hell from Australia is more deserving than most on this list IMO.

Stiff Upper Lip is the best cover band I've seen

Fyi. Krokus' lead singer turned down replacing Bon Scott after his death,out of loyalty to his band.

There is a band in Texas called Black in Black! They are the best!

You need to add an honorable mention to Americas AC/DC band - Thunderstruck.

Love AC/DC and I do like a good tribute band. We do a solid mix of about 30 Brian and Bon era in our band but we don't dress up or try to be them. Bit too old for that😁

@ralfhenke8148

Жыл бұрын

Well, if a certain Angus Young isn't too old for a school uniform, why should you be? ;-)

@JimiH61

Жыл бұрын

@@ralfhenke8148 I'm the Bon/ Brian in our band. Our Angus has got a school uniform he's itching to break out but so far he hasn't found the key to the cupboard we've locked it in😁 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZyCks6fg6qul9o.html

Guess you've never seen Dirty Deeds. Their vocals are light years ahead of those 5.

Only ac/dc tribute band to see is Dirty DC

You need to check out Noise Pollution! They are spot on excellent and the lead singer and lead guitarist are as good as it gets for an ACDC tribute band!

@abelgarcia5718

Жыл бұрын

Noise Pollution kicks ass!

Whole Lotta Rosie from Australia with female vocals my pick! I'm from Croatia and there is a band called Ballbreakers from Zagreb that is pretty good, check them out

I saw DC three times in the late 70s in the Liverpool empire (went to both nights on powerage tour) - simply incredible! Anyway, the one that captured those memories most to me was dangerous young - and I mean by a country mile! it's all personal taste of course even though I'm right!!!!!

@JimiH61

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Saw them at the Newcastle Mayfair in May and September 1978 on the Powerage tour. Black Sabbath with Van Halen supporting was supposed to be my first gig but I went round a mate's house for a drink and heard Let there be rock for the first time and he said " they're playing the Mayfair next week, fancy going....?😁

You should listen to a song called Silver Shoes and Strawberry Wine by The Marcus Hook Roll Band it as Angus,Malcolm, George and Alexander young on it

@chrissydshow9928

3 жыл бұрын

I have heard it before yeah, nice song but not quite for me. Thanks for the suggestion though

@robertphelps1574

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrissydshow9928 no problem but my favourite AC/DC is Touch too Much

@chrissydshow9928

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertphelps1574 an awesome track. One of the greatest rock songs ever produced!

@robertphelps1574

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrissydshow9928 that was the first single I bought after seeing them on top of the pops the two weeks later Bon Scott died and I lived and still do about 15 minutes away from Overhill road

@chrissydshow9928

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertphelps1574 hmmm, not a location I would ever want to visit. Too sad. Long live Rock n Roll, RIP Bon.

Ever heard of a band called X-Sinner? their first album “Get it “ from 1990. Sounds like AC/DC and Cinderella and Def Leppard. Check it out!

Dirty Dc are an awesome one check em out

Hi Chrissy, I can highly recommend the Swiss band "Live-Wire". They have their twentieth anniversary in 2022. Have seen them over 10 times and also the original AC/DC between 1990 - 2010 several times. You can find many videos on KZread from Live-Wire. I'm curious about your comment?

Sorry but you are WRONG, best ac/dc tribute band is "Back in Black" out of Springfield, Massachusetts. These guys have been doing it for over 25 years and the singer, Tony, from nearby Enfield, CT sounds so much like Brian Johnson, along with a great Angus guitar player they sound better than any ac/dc tribute band. Watch their performance at Daryl's House and hear for yourself, they are hands down the best!

Also check out Boned, and Rose Tattoo.... both killer Blues based Hard Rock...

Forgot Back In Black from Springfield Massachusetts