AC/DC - Bon Scott or Brian Johnson

PeterIanStaker · 11-08-2010 01:29PM #1

You choose.

Scott - bad boy, misfit, party animal, could read the phone book and make it sound sleazy.

Johnson - gained Scott's approval, did the near impossible in taking over from him. Easygoing "one of the lads" image.

sentient_6 · 11-08-2010 01:42PM

Brian

I have to say bon. The quality of the lyrics on his albums are so much better, sharp, tongue in cheek, & colourfull. I saw a recent interview with brian where he said he wrote the lyrics on back in black but i really doubt that. They bare all the hallmarks of bon's lyrics. & the quality drop severely from then on.

Max Power1 · 11-08-2010 02:38PM

Don't make me decide!!

Brian IMO, way better vocal range.

Kess73 · 11-08-2010 03:38PM

Brian

PeterIanStaker wrote: »

You choose.

Scott - bad boy, misfit, party animal, could read the phone book and make it sound sleazy.

Johnson - gained Scott's approval, did the near impossible in taking over from him. Easygoing "one of the lads" image.

How did Johnson's time with AC/DC gain Bon's approval?

As for the question in the thread title, I would have to say Bon.

Knifey Spoony · 11-08-2010 03:47PM

Brian

Kess73 wrote: »

How did Johnson's time with AC/DC gain Bon's approval?

As for the question in the thread title, I would have to say Bon.

So the story goes that some time before Bon died, they saw Brian sing with another band and his preformance impressed Bon. Turns out that Bon was a guy that was really hard to impress, so him saying that about Brian was kind of like a seal of approval from the man himself when they were looking for a new singer.

OT, would have to go with Bon. Just his output with the band and his presence on stage could never be matched.

A Primal Nut · 11-08-2010 03:58PM

Hard to decide.

Most of my favourite AC/DC songs were written in the Brian Johnson era, but of course it has lasted 30 years compared with Bon Scott's 6. That said all my favourite Brian Johnson songs were released in a 10 years era. It also has a lot more to do with Angus and Malcolm's output than Johnson or Scott. But certainly the Bon Scott era was more consistent than that of Brian Johnson.

I prefer Scott's lyrics, and his vocal style is probably more original, but Brian Johnson is a more energetic live performer.

PeterIanStaker · 11-08-2010 05:03PM

Brian

Knifey Spoony wrote: »

So the story goes that some time before Bon died, they saw Brian sing with another band and his preformance impressed Bon. Turns out that Bon was a guy that was really hard to impress, so him saying that about Brian was kind of like a seal of approval from the man himself when they were looking for a new singer.

OT, would have to go with Bon. Just his output with the band and his presence on stage could never be matched.

Well said!

dasdog · 11-08-2010 06:05PM

Brian

I don't even listen to AC/DC post Bon Scott if that answers the question though I do respect Brian Johnson for doing things his own way (and yes, he appears to be a very down to earth character). Their first singer, Dave Evans I think, thought he was going to get the job and was sitting by the phone all dressed up waiting for the call after Scott's passing. There's a version of "Can I sit next to you girl?" on youtube which I'm not going to bother embed it sounds so lame.

Malice · 11-08-2010 07:38PM

Don't make me decide!!

Brian Johnson for me but that's mainly down to listening to Back in Black incessantly as a young 'un. It was quite a while before I even knew they had had a different singer!

jack presley · 11-08-2010 08:25PM

I think the quality of the music was much better back in Bon's time so I prefer his albums but I don't know whether it's because of his vocals.

phelixoflaherty · 11-08-2010 08:30PM

Bon all the way.
Check out these versions. The lyrics are killer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQVfw3yIU6k

phelixoflaherty · 11-08-2010 08:32PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_TBnDGKKnI

lord lucan · 11-08-2010 10:04PM

Don't make me decide!!

I voted Johnson because for most of my years on this planet he's been the voice of AC/DC for me.:)

DazMarz · 11-08-2010 10:25PM

Brian

Both fairly equal, but Bon just shaves it for me...

Bon sounds serpentine and sleazy...
Brian can come across a little like a pensioner vomiting at times...

But both still legends.

Nailz · 11-08-2010 11:01PM

Brian

Bon, Brian is no comparison whatsoever. "Gone Shooting" is one of my favourite 70's Classic Rock song.

Max Power1 · 12-08-2010 02:55PM

Don't make me decide!!

Malice_ wrote: »

Brian Johnson for me but that's mainly down to listening to Back in Black incessantly as a young 'un. It was quite a while before I even knew they had had a different singer!

+1
This is why I prefer Brian Id say too. Took a while to realise that they had a different singer in songs like Highway to hell etc. They have a similar vocal style too, making similar sounding songs.

Dublin Spur · 12-08-2010 06:57PM

Brian

1 great rock singer (Brian) and 1 Absolute Legend (Scott)

Bon Scott wins without question.
His presence, his voice, posture, his grin - he was the real deal.
Probabaly the greatest front man ever.

blastman · 13-08-2010 12:59PM

Dublin Spur wrote: »

1 great rock singer (Brian) and 1 Absolute Legend (Scott)

Bon Scott wins without question.
His presence, his voice, posture, his grin - he was the real deal.
Probabaly the greatest front man ever.

Much as I love Beano, I'd have to agree with this.

adox · 13-08-2010 03:51PM

Brian

Bonn Scott was a better singer, better front man, better presence, better songs.

J.Ball · 13-08-2010 09:52PM

Don't make me decide!!

Both of them are very similar in vocal style but brian has a bit more grit in his voice which suits there overall sound

adox · 13-08-2010 10:01PM

Brian

J.Ball wrote: »

Both of them are very similar in vocal style but brian has a bit more grit in his voice which suits there overall sound

See I think they had completely different vocal styles, Scott with the natural voice, Johnson with a more forced, almost gravely falsetto style.

Asphyxia · 13-08-2010 10:08PM

Don't make me decide!!

lord lucan wrote: »

I voted Johnson because for most of my years on this planet he's been the voice of AC/DC for me.:)

Same here! Plus he put on an amazing show when I saw them in Punchestown

J.Ball · 13-08-2010 10:09PM

Don't make me decide!!

Alot of people would be hard pushed to tell the difference between the two singing. I would agree that bon was more natural and brian does seem a bit forced at times .....by similar styles i meant the sound produced not the way they physically sing sorry

Rented Mule · 13-08-2010 10:14PM

Brian

Not even close....Bon.

Brian is just the replacement singer for the replacement singer.

sxt · 13-08-2010 10:33PM

Bon Johnson by a mile

Max Power1 · 14-08-2010 06:38PM

Don't make me decide!!

sxt wrote: »

Bon Johnson by a mile

A combination of the two is it?? Lol.

deman · 16-08-2010 07:10PM

Wot??? No mention of Dave Evans????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biaGJ_4rEzE

Seriously though. For me, it's a toss up between the two. Each (Brian and Bon, not Dave) has their own unique qualities. Can't decide. I love Bon's cheeky lyrics and schoolboy charisma but I also love Brian's raw edge and boogie woogie vibes.

If I really really had to choose though, it would be Bon.

Really wish I could have seen Bon perform as I've seen Brian with gang a few times now.

plonker · 18-08-2010 10:10PM

AC/DC are the best band that ever existed,it does'nt matter who fronted them,Angus and Malcom started the band and held it all together through the decades,hardcore fans should never argue who is/was the best frontman!

sentient_6 · 18-08-2010 10:25PM

Brian

You do know what AC/DC stands for though?! Best. F**king. Band. Ever.

Star Bingo · 19-08-2010 09:10PM

deman wrote: »

Wot??? No mention of Dave Evans????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biaGJ_4rEzE

Seriously though. For me, it's a toss up between the two. Each (Brian and Bon, not Dave) has their own unique qualities. Can't decide.

yeah this is what'd happen if travolta grew his hair out. btw no way would i let him look after the kids

i dunno know much bout AC/DC other than the unavoidable. but looked at the Let There Be Rock promo - n thats yer boy, no doubt.

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