Great Scott, he’s still rocking
WITH past and present members of some of Australia’s biggest rock bands, Bon But Not Forgotten is as close as you’ll get to experiencing AC/DC live.
Bon But Not Forgotten is named in honour of Bon Scott, the former lead singer with AC/DC who died in 1980 just as the band was starting to establish itself as one of the leading rock groups in the world.
Nearly 40 years after Scott’s death, renowned Australian tribute act Bon But Not Forgotten will play at Berriedale’s Granada Tavern on July 5.
The set will be much more than simply a “best of’’, with several gems in the mix that did not reach commercial
success, but which fans will love to hear live.
Guitarist James Morley is a former bassist from ARIA Hall of Fame band The Angels and has been a member of Bon But Not Forgotten for nine years.
“It’s a labour of love for me,” Morley said. “I always try to mix it up a bit and invite a few different musicians every year to be a part of it.
“Luckily we’ve always had somebody that’s had some relevance to AC/DC, whether they’ve played in the band or have had some connection with the band somehow as well.”
This year’s line-up includes former and current members of Baby Animals, The Angels and The Poor.
Morley said there were many reasons Australians loved AC/DC’s music.
“You’ve got five people who have come together who are all great in their individual fields,’’ he said.
“That doesn’t always mean that’s going to make a great band, but it just so happens that with AC/DC it did.
“The lyrics — you’ve got Bon with his double entendre stuff going on, which is quite clever and witty, but also relates to people. It doesn’t go over anybody’s head.
“There’s no pretentiousness with AC/ DC’s music. It’s all about feel. There’s a rhythm, a feel, a swing to it that just resonates with people’s body tempo.”
Bon But Not Forgotten will be play at the Granada Tavern at Berriedale from 8pm on July 5, supported by local rockers Rogue Shark. Tickets are $29.50 from trybooking.com or $32.98 from ticketmaster.com.au
— PATRICK GEE