Bon Scott AC/DC Countdown interview in archives for 40 years | Australian Story // TRAIN BRAIN

Bon Scott AC/DC Countdown interview in archives for 40 years | Australian Story

Bon Scott tells Ian 'Molly' Meldrum that AC/DC were never meant to be a band that made hit singles. "We're a road album band," the original singer said.
This 1977 Countdown interview from the ABC Archives was uncovered during our documentary exploring Scott's legacy.
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