Rumored to be in relation to Malcolm Young's health...hope he's OK but it doesn't sound too good...
 
http://www.couriermail.co...fnic6ynx-1226884658411

Watt are you talking about?  That would be revolting!  Don't they just need to get more amps?
 

40 years is pretty darn good going for a band. Good on 'em. A lot of bands of that vintage have maybe one (or no) original members and are peddling the revival circuit.

Longevity (30+ years?) with most of the original members:
 
Tangerine Dream
Rush
Def Leppard
Pink Floyd(?)
 
I'm sure I missed some - might be a good thread to start (after watching the eclipse anyway).

U2
The Stones.
 
Don't think Floyd count, their last album was 20 years ago.

Double postage.

There are a lot of guys out there that should have the good sense to retire but just keep going from inertia. And probably the need to support ex-wives.
 
Last night I was watching the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concert in Madison Square Garden. It was Metallica, phoning in a tight but by-rote performance. Not geezers yet, but getting there.
 
But Metallica also backed up Lou Reed, Ozzie Osbourn and Ray Davies - all of whom I was acutely embarrassed for. Each walked on stage with the vacant eyes and stooped posture of overmedicated retirement home residents who'd be tuckered out by a game of bocce.
 
As a geezer myself, I understand the reluctance to retire. But jeez, let the fans remember you at your zenith. Get together with your buddies and jam after a day at the golf course, but don't embarrass yourself in a large venue with camera close-ups.

Hi,
 
I'm thinking Strummy is going to have a heart attack hearing that!

Well whatever the outcome of this split, I have made my mind up. I will be siding with AC.

Malcolm had a stroke a while ago. He tried to play when they met up to record the new album. He just can't play now. Damn sad if you ask me.
 
Randy