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POWER UP - This is the official name of the new album, by AC/DC.  The first since their 2014 release, Rock or Bust, Power Up finds all of the remaining members returning, including Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd.  A lot has happened since Rock or Bust. Brian Johnson almost experienced total hearing loss, Phil Rudd had some serious issues with the law, in Australia and, unfortunately, the band's founding bassist, Malcolm Young, passed away. So, how did this all come together?& …

                Back in 2014, I wrote a post about AC/DC's 2015 plans, and I mentioned, within that article, that AC/DC's long time drummer, Phil Rudd, had some legal issues. Well, those have, in a sense, resolved themselves. He has been sentenced to 8 months of home detention. Let's go back a little bit. Mr. Rudd was arrested last November on charges of threatening to kill an employee. At the same time, illegal substances, including ca …

2014 was a busy and hectic year for  AC/DC. First they recorded and released a new album called Rock or Bust. Second, prior to the release of that album, founding AC/DC band member, Malcolm Young, retired from the group due to deteriorating health. Then to top it all off, the band had to replace their drummer, Phil Rudd, because of legal issues he has encountered in New Zealand. However, in spite of the troubles the band has had over the last 12 months, they have not ceased f …