AC/DC BANNED ON SCOTTISH RADIO
David ‘The Captain’ Grant the drive time DJ on ‘96.3 Rock Radio’ In Scotland, has placed an indefinite ban on AC/DC on his show.
Why ban such an iconic band? The reason for this is simple, they have failed to add a Scottish gig to there new tour.
The captain has vowed not to play any AC/DC until they do. He has said this ban will continue until they decide to play in Scotland, and has started an online petition to let the fans show there support of his decision. The petition will then be forwarded to the record company to let them know how the fans feel about this.
It may seam petty to some, but when you consider the facts behind this decision, you can see the logic behind his decision.
Although the band are considered Australian, Both Angus and Malcolm Young were born In Glasgow Scotland, and many of there family still reside in or around the Glasgow area. Many fans feel this is a betrayal, as in there eyes they are missing out what is effectively a ‘home town’ gig.
I have heard the argument that its all about record sales that make the record company’s decide where the bands play on a tour. The more albums sold the more chance of a sell out gig. This doesn’t work for 2 reasons.
1. The new album wasn’t on sale when the gigs were announced.
2. A band the size of AC/DC can dictate to a record company where they play. They are guaranteed a sell out wherever they play.
This is a case of Fan Power. The fans are angry, and one of them happens to be in a place where he can make his feelings heard on a large scale. Not only has he voiced his opinion, but he has the backing, support, and praise of many AC/DC fans in Scotland.
If you want to join the petition simply log on to http://www.rockradioscotland.co.uk/ find the link and add your name.
96.3 Rock Radio is available in and around the Glasgow area on standard radio, Edinburgh on DAB, and on the web at the above link.
David ‘The Captain’ Grant is on daily from 2 until 6 Monday to Friday and 12 until 6 Saturdays
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3 comments:
Fair enough that Glasgow is considered a 'home town' for the guys, but that's a bit over the top I think. Shows how little patience those people really have.
AC/DC (as a band) were born in Sydney, Australia, but do we see them touring here in the past *insert ridiculous number* years? Yet we don't ban them from radio.
I understand why they did that. Bands NEVER come to Bristol, which is why I Newcastle. It's a bit much when bands have loyal fans who just can't afford to travel long distances to see them live.
I would take issue with the record companies though, not the bands themselves.
We have had patience Mat. We waited years for them to tour the UK again so were pissed that after spending all the money on CD's t-shirts an stuff were basically forgotten about.
Might be an idea for a station to ban them in Oz to let them know how the fans truly feel about the situation, that's what this ban is about.
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