"They didn't want a Brian Johnson copy." For almost two hours, Lee Robinson, a construction worker from a small town in the Carolinas lived every AC/DC fan's dream. Even though he didn't get the gig, for one day Robinson got to stand in the shoes of Brian Johnson and Bon Scott and sing in the presence of heroes of rock 'n' roll. Telling his supervisor he had to go audition for AC/DC, he left work early and made the hour drive to his friend's in disbelief. After jamming with the road crew to warm up, Robinson finally met Angus and Stevie Young, Cliff Williams and Chris Slade; he was ready to rock. But Young only had to hear one song and knew the kid was the one. "Stevie said, 'Hell yeah, that's the right way to do it' when I asked if we could do the audition in standard." Good ole boys from Butner, North Carolina just don't get called by booking agents in Los Angeles. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). Articles with unsourced statements from October 2008, https://rockband.fandom.com/wiki/Thunderstruck?oldid=29034. "When I heard that, I pretty much passed out. Additionally in all AC/DC live videos, Angus can clearly be viewed picking every fretted note. There was no doubt the band members had done their research. Brian Johnson was part of AC/DC from 1980 to 2016. Performing all but two songs on the "Rock Or Bust" setlist, Robinson found the band eager to take suggestions. If DONALD TRUMP Is Re-Elected: 'I'll Go Back To My Motherland', FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Officially Parts Ways With Guitarist JASON HOOK, Announces Replacement, BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Teams Up With PINK FLOYD's NICK MASON For Cancer Charity Album, STITCHED UP HEART's ALECIA 'MIXI' DEMNER: 'A Lot Of Work Needs To Be Done In The Rock Community For Females'. Robinson said. In addition to the current tour set, Robinson belted out favorites like "What Do You Do For Money, Honey", "Given The Dog A Bone", "Sin City", "Guns For Hire" and a few more. It was really just a case of finding a good title. That's the basic idea. About Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute Band Members: Kevin Feller - Rhythm Guitar, Jerry Lawson - Drums, Chris Jones - Bass Guitar, Corey Baetz - Lead Guitar, Dave Moody - Vocals Robinson's uncertainty quickly melted away. "I didn't sleep for, like, three days," Robinson said. Learn more about their music and career. And if Axl Rose needs a break at the Greensboro show, well, they know who in the audience to call on. The music video of Thunderstruck on YouTube, as of … Thunderstruck:America's AC/DC recreates the spirit and energy of a live AC/DC show the way you remember it. When the message arrived about ten days later, the outcome was not what he had hoped. AWG (AC DC) - AC DC - Thunderstruck (Live) Full Band. Robinson flew home to North Carolina the next day, and waited. However, he took a temporary hiatus from the band … ", After lunch the atmosphere changed to the business of rock. "If it hadn't been Jeff who called I would have hung up!" "He hung with me the whole time. About Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute, Dave Moody - Vocals, Kevin Feller - Rhythm Guitar, Jerry Lawson - Drums, Chris Jones - Bass Guitar, Corey Baetz - Lead Guitar. Rock Band Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. The audience members were given free T-Shirts with the words 'AC/DC - I was Thunderstruck' on the front and the date on the back, and these T-shirts were worn by the entire audience throughout the filming of the video. They performed four songs before the band took a smoke break, leaving the crooner alone in the massive studio. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET Vaughn has been part of several AC/DC tribute bands and … "Yeah, once they started playing I was just excited and was just standing there like what the hell. He received the initial call from CAA Ltd. and in doubt of the validity called the agency back. Also Read | Dad Manages To Get Baby 'sing' AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck', Video Goes Viral. After the last song, Angus Young finally had something to say to the young rocker. said Robinson, still in awe of the moment. Live Photos of Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute, This band was phenomenal!! Instead, he picks every fretted note and pulls off the open notes. Robinson continued, "but that's the only way I know how to sing it! While having dinner with the crew the evening before the audition, he learned Brian Johnson always used a teleprompter and it would be at the studio. "They wanted someone who could make it their own." And it was loud. he exclaimed. In addition to performing with THUNDERSTRUCK, Robinson will also be filling in for BACK IN BLACK's Darren Caperno on select overseas performances. Five days later, Robinson found himself on the short flight to Atlanta to do just that. Until we say something, you don't say anything. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.
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