What is the story of thunderstruck?
‘Thunderstruck’ The opening track from ‘The Razor’s Edge’ (1990) was inspired by a near-death experience. Guitarist Angus Young was travelling in a plane that got caught in a violent thunderstorm. The terror he experienced inspired the song title.
What movie is the song Thunderstruck in?
Battleship
Battleship/Soundtracks
Where did Thunderstruck come from?
Sydney, Australia
This week I tell the story of their first hit of the 1990s, Thunderstruck. AC/DC were formed in Sydney, Australia by the Young brothers, Malcolm and Angus. Their original lead singer was Dave Evans who was replaced within a year by Bon Scott.
What is the most expensive song to license for a movie?
The band received $500,000 for “Thunderstruck” when the song was featured in the 1999 film “Varsity Blues.” When AC/DC realized how easy the money was, they licensed “Back in Black” to Walmart for a television ad and even gave the retailer exclusive rights to sell their “Black Ice” album.
How difficult is Thunderstruck?
Thunderstruck by AC/DC Guitar Lesson. If you want to challenge your fretting hand, this is the song for you! The notorious opening riff is extremely hard to play and perform as it requires a very consistent fretting hand, doing legato lines up and down the neck.
How did the song Thunderstruck by AC / DC come about?
AC/DC’s Young brothers – guitarists Angus and Malcolm – wrote one of AC/DC’s biggest hits, ‘Thunderstruck.’ They would often tell a story about how the song came about when Angus was flying in a plane that was struck by lightning and nearly crashed, but in the 2003 re-release of The Razor’s Edge, Angus explained in the liner notes:
Who are the brothers in AC / DC Thunderstruck?
Couldn’t find anything. AC/DC’s Young brothers – guitarists Angus and Malcolm – wrote this song.
Is there a drinking game for AC / DC Thunderstruck?
Yes, the song has inspired a drinking game, where the participants listening to the song must take a sip of their drink every time the word “Thunder” is heard. What have the artists said about the song?
Who was the lead singer of Thunderstruck?
Thunderstruck (song) “Thunderstruck” is the lead single on the 1990 album The Razors Edge by Australian hard rock band AC/DC.