AC/DC’s Malcolm Young: The Complete 1983 "Guitar Player" Interview

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  • @milanpolak
    @milanpolak Рік тому +63

    Undoubtedly one of the best rhythm guitarists in rock history, but above all one of the best riff composers of all time.

    • @thekinarbo
      @thekinarbo Рік тому

      I think Eddie Van Halen was a better rhythm guitarist.

    • @Kurtis11266
      @Kurtis11266 Рік тому +11

      @@thekinarbo he said one of the best, you adding your opinion adds 0 value

    • @thekinarbo
      @thekinarbo Рік тому

      @@Kurtis11266
      You opinion is less than zero. But thanks anyway.

    • @Kurtis11266
      @Kurtis11266 Рік тому +5

      @@thekinarbo no need to be upset because your opinion doesnt matter on the internet buddy, chin up

    • @thekinarbo
      @thekinarbo Рік тому

      @@Kurtis11266
      Thanks for helping me, not sure what I'd do without your words of wisdom.

  • @Journey-of-1000-Miles
    @Journey-of-1000-Miles Рік тому +48

    Malcolm Young is not the reason I began playing the electric guitar, he is the reason I continue to play the electric guitar! Rest in peace!

  • @RavnerRavner
    @RavnerRavner 6 місяців тому +14

    Meat and potatoes.....
    He was GIVEN his gretsch that he used for his entire career.
    Only uses marshall.
    No effects. No pedals.
    Fuckin legend.

  • @slender_04f14
    @slender_04f14 7 місяців тому +11

    Listen to the respect between the brothers in terms of their abilities. Incredible.

  • @jackelbrash3444
    @jackelbrash3444 Рік тому +21

    THE greatest right hand in rock.
    And what a true gem of a man he was - so terribly missed .
    I still can't get used to the thought that we'll never have another Mal riff again. A true fan's heartache.

  • @brianwood7237
    @brianwood7237 Рік тому +36

    The best right hand in the biz...trying to cop Malcolm's feel is a great lesson in rock n roll rhythm guitar

    • @CAB1701
      @CAB1701 11 місяців тому

      Best 2 string guitar player ever

  • @Gokizzmass
    @Gokizzmass 10 місяців тому +12

    This guy was the whole reason i started playing, as soon as i heard "long way to the top" back in '75, i was hooked. RIP

  • @erock9374
    @erock9374 8 місяців тому +6

    The man is so pure. Knows himself and is a total original… and played the coolest guitar ever.

  • @user-ln4zr4pz4f
    @user-ln4zr4pz4f Рік тому +15

    Met him once in the 90's. He is the cool older kid from down the street you want to hangout with...and will.

  • @furorz
    @furorz Рік тому +19

    This is absolute gold. Thank you sir.
    The fact that Angus was 25 on the Flick of the Switch tour was particularly enlightening.

    • @kelway74
      @kelway74 Рік тому +8

      That was a lie in fact! He was 28. They aimed to have him be younger than he was and the lie fizzled over the years until the accepted truth that he was born in 55.

    • @ballbreathtaker9773
      @ballbreathtaker9773 11 місяців тому +4

      Yes, a big fat lie that the band perpetuated for years for image purposes - Angus the school boy had to be made younger than he actually was. They are pretty straight forward down to earth guys but obviously they don’t mind to lie in the name of the business. I think the same it is the case with some of their lyrics after Bon’s passing.

    • @furorz
      @furorz 11 місяців тому

      @@ballbreathtaker9773 That's dumb

    • @pattii55
      @pattii55 5 місяців тому +1

      @@ballbreathtaker9773 Typo? Bon, not Bob?

    • @rocknroll1973
      @rocknroll1973 29 днів тому

      ​@@ballbreathtaker9773 yes to Angus. No to bon. Mal said g8ve credit where credit is due. Angus lie was to make him out like a guitar child prodigy

  • @richardfrantz8453
    @richardfrantz8453 Рік тому +19

    God i was lucky to see the original acca dacca twice in two years. First time just after hivoltage (about 1975) was released in Oz & there was only about 40 50 people there in Traralgon country vic in the townhall. I was the only one up front of the stage and the older dudes stood way up the back acting cool or whatever, they were so loud and tight and i was just blown away. I didnt know anyone else that was as big of a fan as myself at the time.
    Then after tnt was released in oz about 12 months later i saw them again and they played to a full town hall of a few hundred people. Big difference in crowd size in 12 months. and they never stoped working even in the early days. Not bad for my first two rock concerts. Ive played guitar ever since so it really changed my life for the better. It blows my mind how big theyve become but im not surprised abit. Just all class

    • @jackelbrash3444
      @jackelbrash3444 Рік тому +2

      THE hardest working rock band ever , it just blows my mind . The places they've played . ( The Radiators would have to come 2nd )
      I asked Mark once if there was one town hall or civic centre that they ever missed , & he said probably not !
      I remember when they were banned from Tamworth , cos Angus did his little strip. The mayor himself actually banned them from his town !
      And then the motel where they were staying , threw them out for rearranging the patio furniture ! Lol

    • @ray.shoesmith
      @ray.shoesmith 7 місяців тому

      I saw them at the GV Hotel in Shepparton in 1977. Ears were still ringing 2 days later

  • @johnvandenheuvel6792
    @johnvandenheuvel6792 Рік тому +15

    Malcolm Young is the most solid Guitar player I ever saw live and he can do it all. Believe me !!

  • @awareaustralia2623
    @awareaustralia2623 7 місяців тому +7

    Best Malcolm interview I've ever heard

  • @TheFryingPanStudio
    @TheFryingPanStudio 6 місяців тому +6

    It not hard to play, it's the way you play it. True person and musician, rare breed RIP

  • @twister563
    @twister563 Рік тому +10

    both he and angus sound so down to earth in my opnion

  • @Alex-yp5oo
    @Alex-yp5oo Рік тому +17

    THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! RIP Malcolm You legend

  • @stoner36s
    @stoner36s Рік тому +9

    Malcolm is and always was my musical idol. Bless this upload, the longest non-stopp Malcolm interview I ever heaard. I also remember when this album released so, even better.

  • @94xjrgodown2
    @94xjrgodown2 Рік тому +16

    This is wonderful! I've never heard Malcolm speak so freely Thanks Jas for putting this up. Very much appreciated!

  • @bernardoafonsovicente
    @bernardoafonsovicente Рік тому +8

    Amazing... Malcolm Young, the master of rhythm guitar.

  • @masteryoda498
    @masteryoda498 3 місяці тому +2

    In spite of all his well deserved success as a guitarist, The Late Malcolm Young (R.I.P), was a such a modest, humble man.
    Malcom and his immensely talented brother Angus, were the best guitar duo ever.

  • @richardjansen3317
    @richardjansen3317 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you so much for putting this great interview online. Malcolm’s was the heart of the best rock ‘n roll band ever.

  • @buska100
    @buska100 Рік тому +10

    Really Awesome to hear this interview. Thanks for uploading. Cheers Mate

  • @johnpick8336
    @johnpick8336 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for posting these vintage interviews .

  • @davidknoll5544
    @davidknoll5544 Рік тому +5

    Thx Mal for all you’ve done. RIP bro🙏 AC⚡️DC forever

  • @rustybeltway2373
    @rustybeltway2373 Рік тому +11

    That crunch!

  • @leftypick4854
    @leftypick4854 Рік тому +5

    RIP you fecking lil genius with that steady hand. We miss you.

  • @hungfao
    @hungfao Рік тому +6

    Luv and miss you, Mal

  • @daynmarshall7262
    @daynmarshall7262 9 місяців тому +4

    This is rare to see Malcolm in a interview awesome

  • @ArleneVonAllemann-ck4fn
    @ArleneVonAllemann-ck4fn Рік тому +5

    Mal you were phenomenal. Love you to bits ❤️💕

  • @bonzey1171
    @bonzey1171 Рік тому +4

    Thanks Jas, these have been really fun to listen to. You're a real sweetheart sharing all this

  • @timmmax
    @timmmax 11 місяців тому +1

    Malcolm and EVH were always my favorite back in hight school ('78-'82) Their music was huge and they were so humble. Miss them both in a heartfelt way. Thanks for the memories, Mal.

  • @gholmes4917
    @gholmes4917 13 днів тому

    What a great interview. One of the best.

  • @Notamember8556
    @Notamember8556 Рік тому +4

    What a character, thx Jas for actual recotding from 83. In 79-80 we were overjoyed as a coverband with back in black.
    Anything was easier than than to cover VH.

  • @kennethpiet2079
    @kennethpiet2079 21 день тому

    There will never be another Malcolm RIP

  • @user-sb6jp6dg4l
    @user-sb6jp6dg4l Рік тому +3

    Great interview. Thank you!

  • @Hopefull60
    @Hopefull60 3 місяці тому +1

    “We’d like to be around another 10 years or so.” Said in 1983. Yeah, you made it!

  • @deanweedon
    @deanweedon 9 місяців тому +3

    The greatest rhythm guitarist ever lived!! ❤

  • @icrawford40
    @icrawford40 Рік тому +3

    Brilliant! Thank you for posting.

  • @arsenaultgilles4557
    @arsenaultgilles4557 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful interview thanks for sharing. Nice to hear the voice from the man himself Malcolm Young.

  • @dtmania
    @dtmania Місяць тому

    Great interview!! Thanks for posting

  • @pierrejohnaimebarelli
    @pierrejohnaimebarelli 6 місяців тому +4

    A.lovely soul

  • @mindeloman
    @mindeloman Рік тому +13

    0:30 - If you already didn't know, the mention made to "Guitar George" in the Dire Straits song "Sultans of Swing" is reference to George Young.

    • @mikewalsh7318
      @mikewalsh7318 Рік тому +5

      I didn't know that and I'm respectfully skeptical.

    • @MYEVILTWIIN
      @MYEVILTWIIN Рік тому +9

      They also mention Harry Vanda in the song too “Harry doesn’t mind if he makes the scene”

    • @CS-mo7xp
      @CS-mo7xp 7 місяців тому

      I thought those were references to George Formby and Harry Styles

  • @chrisbaughman9860
    @chrisbaughman9860 7 місяців тому +2

    Malcolm was one of the very few guitarists who modded there instruments themselves made the instrument there own by getting there hands dirty and doing the work themselves very rare now musicians send off there axes to have them modified but there's a sense of accomplishment when u do the work yourself. His playing his rhythm was never flat but with the impact of a buzzsaw. Was glad to hear that 1. He had gotten to use the gretsch prototype and not only liked it but asked for duplicates so he could use them on the tour. 2. I was glad to hear he had been buried with the original beast he had modded back in the day

  • @HerFatherDidntLikeMe
    @HerFatherDidntLikeMe 3 місяці тому

    I really enjoyed this interview. There's a great conversation flow to it.
    Like many kids born in the 1970s, AC/DC were a soundtrack to growing up. It's refreshing to hear how unaffected and level headed Malcolm sounds. By the time of that interview, in 1983, AC/DC were globally famous.

  • @radiomindchatter7994
    @radiomindchatter7994 Рік тому +11

    Walk All Over You is one of the greatest riff tunes ever..

    • @perpetualmotion357
      @perpetualmotion357 Рік тому +2

      The way it builds up in the intro with the drums and then smashes through with that incredible rhythm is one of the greatest moments they've ever put on tape.

  • @chrish5500
    @chrish5500 2 місяці тому

    The man was a genius on guitar and I miss him so much and the way he speaks is so natural and that’s what I love
    Rip Malcolm 👍

  • @dingelberryhandpump7834
    @dingelberryhandpump7834 9 місяців тому +2

    My idol right there
    I picked up a guitar at age of 12
    And BUYV album just came out
    The first song I ever learnt to play was Heatseeker

  • @SoloDallas
    @SoloDallas Рік тому +8

    Got to miss Mal.

  • @tebieku
    @tebieku 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent interview

  • @Diesel0807
    @Diesel0807 Місяць тому

    Mal was a massive player... i really didnt understand how massive til iid listenned to them for decades, when Phil rejoined i found myself paying very close attention to that magic pocket mal cliff and phil had.. their time was perfect it swung hard... malcolms rythm playing was wmazing

  • @user-zi9sz7st9j
    @user-zi9sz7st9j 10 місяців тому +3

    Amooooooo!Sem mesmo ter conhecido❤Que pena que morreu tão cedo 💯🎸🥰😘🤘👍💋👏⚡😀

  • @fredc5812
    @fredc5812 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for teaching me Mal. Always think of you.

  • @kenedie4646
    @kenedie4646 Рік тому +3

    Excellent, Jas! I think you interviewed Randy Rhoads. If so, could you put that interview up?

    • @TalkingGuitarJasObrecht
      @TalkingGuitarJasObrecht  Рік тому +3

      I didn't have a chance to interview Randy, although I did write the Guitar Player cover story about him right after he'd died. A transcription of my interview with his mom, Delores Rhoads, is available in my online "Talking Guitar" magazine: jasobrecht.substack.com/p/randy-rhoads-the-delores-rhoads-interview

  • @santoslhalper6116
    @santoslhalper6116 11 місяців тому +5

    Mal was 30 here but did he just say Angus was 25?! In 1983?!

    • @ballbreathtaker9773
      @ballbreathtaker9773 11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, a big fat lie that the band perpetuated for years for image purposes - Angus the school boy had to be made younger than he actually was. They are pretty straight forward down to earth guys but obviously they don’t mind to lie in the name of the business. I think the same it is the case with some of their lyrics after Bon’s passing.

    • @dupersuper6516
      @dupersuper6516 10 місяців тому

      ​@@ballbreathtaker9773
      Stop copy pasting weirdo

  • @henrikduende
    @henrikduende 4 місяці тому +1

    They have more recordings outside AcDc than they remember. Mal vi payed more solos than he seems to remember as well

  • @Winterstick549
    @Winterstick549 Рік тому +12

    Malcolm's licks sound so easy, but they arent.

  • @walacenogueiraobeid859
    @walacenogueiraobeid859 Рік тому +2

    Malcom and Iommi, the riff kings!

  • @furorz
    @furorz Рік тому +4

    To save the people that are counting from counting, Mal says 'ya know' 73 tiimes

    • @matthewwigzell2119
      @matthewwigzell2119 Рік тому +1

      The amount of "not really's" have gotta be up there too 😉

    • @jackelbrash3444
      @jackelbrash3444 Рік тому

      Far easier to listen to than ' like ' as every 2nd word .

    • @furorz
      @furorz Рік тому +1

      Agreed, MUCH easier

  • @tutevermouth666
    @tutevermouth666 Рік тому +4

    Wait he says “I’m 30 and angus is 25”… they are 2 years apart! What’s happening here??

    • @ballbreathtaker9773
      @ballbreathtaker9773 11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, a big fat lie that the band perpetuated for years for image purposes - Angus the school boy had to be made younger than he actually was. They are pretty straight forward down to earth guys but obviously they don’t mind to lie in the name of the business. I think the same it is the case with some of their lyrics after Bon’s passing.

  • @m.b.boyack2228
    @m.b.boyack2228 Рік тому +4

    22:22 "...the kids are sort of listening, rather than getting into it we found..."

  • @VultCult
    @VultCult 6 місяців тому

    Great interview. I had the February 1984 edition of GP many years ago, but lost it.
    Question - he refers to a modified Marshall 200 watt amp in regards to what he used on stage for the Flick Of The Switch tour. Did he mean that he used a modified Marshall 2000 series head (with was I think between 200 and 250 watts) with the master volume channel disabled? If so, I am thinking then he was using the 1959 Plexi circuit, but at 200 watts instead of the normal 100.

  • @thomasryan9426
    @thomasryan9426 6 місяців тому +1

    Re Malcom playing solo, I could have sworn he played solo on solo Stevie Wright songs

  • @davidshaffer4664
    @davidshaffer4664 Рік тому +3

    It would be hard to find a better rhythm guitar player in music

    • @thekinarbo
      @thekinarbo Рік тому

      Van Halen was better.

    • @davidshaffer4664
      @davidshaffer4664 Рік тому +3

      @@thekinarbo Van Halen was a lead and his son sucks

    • @thekinarbo
      @thekinarbo Рік тому +1

      @@davidshaffer4664
      The band Van Halen was a 1-guitar band. Hello?

    • @davidshaffer4664
      @davidshaffer4664 Рік тому +1

      @@thekinarbo Eddie Van Halen was The band

    • @thekinarbo
      @thekinarbo Рік тому

      @@davidshaffer4664
      I'm pretty sure they had a bass player, drummer and lead singer. Eddie played both rhythm and lead. FYI.

  • @MYEVILTWIIN
    @MYEVILTWIIN Рік тому +1

    You can hear the Scottish accent creeping through at times

  • @therewillbeguitar8078
    @therewillbeguitar8078 Рік тому +4

    I didn't realize that AC/DC was deliberately lying about Angus' age to keep up the schoolboy image for a while. I was so confused as to why Angus couldn't properly keep up with his age in the late 70s/early 80s. He was born in 1955, and was in fact 28 during this time. They did the same thing in 1980 and he claimed that he was 22.

    • @ballbreathtaker9773
      @ballbreathtaker9773 11 місяців тому +1

      Exactly, a big fat lie that the band perpetuated for years for image purposes - Angus the school boy had to be made younger than he actually was. They are pretty straight forward down to earth guys but obviously they don’t mind to lie in the name of the business. I think the same it is the case with some of their lyrics after Bon’s passing.

    • @richardjansen3317
      @richardjansen3317 5 місяців тому +1

      Agree and the were never straight forward about the death of Bon either. Don’t get me wrong. I love the music of AC/DC. But in all big acts there’s a Illuminati thing going on. Otherwise these bands wouldn’t have become that huge. That’s the sad truth. Once you see it, you can never unsee it anymore.

  • @tutevermouth666
    @tutevermouth666 Рік тому +3

    His voice is lower due to the recording quality?…

    • @robinstahlbaum9813
      @robinstahlbaum9813 Рік тому +2

      nope, how he sounded

    • @natebalcerak1659
      @natebalcerak1659 Рік тому +2

      I've heard mal speak in several interviews, his voice never sounded so low in ANY of them except this one.

  • @geraldpatrick5552
    @geraldpatrick5552 Рік тому

    😎 *promosm*

  • @tommcmahon3200
    @tommcmahon3200 5 місяців тому

    Doesnt practice 🤯