Simon Rushworth
All this week we’re focusing on the bands to watch at Download 2010 and there’s no doubting the biggest draw on day one – as AC/DC celebrate their return to Castle Donington!
The Aussies thrilled stadium crowds across the world in 2009 and they’re not in the mood to do it by half at Download this summer – bringing their own stage to the famous Monsters Of Rock site!
Expect the full array of hits and the full arsenal of special effects from the ageless Aussies fronted by a genial Geordie.
For your guide to the greatest rock and roll band on the planet read on!
Name: AC/DC
Home country: Australia
Download 2010: 20.30-22.30, Main Stage, Friday June 11
Classic Album: Back In Black (1980)
Classic Track: Whole Lotta Rosie
Don’t Mention: Alcohol – former singer Bon Scott ‘drank himself to death’ according to a London coroner
Do Mention: Black Ice – the band’s comeback album proved there’s plenty of life in the old dogs yet
Look Out For: A large train
Avoid: Any inflatable Rosies
Did you know: Brian Johnson is actually the band’s third singer – Dave Evans preceded Bon Scott but left AC/DC after a year