AC/DC Returns to Australia with Historic Live Performance
AC/DC marked their first concert in Australia in ten years, playing to a crowd of 80,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The band celebrated the occasion by performing the 1976 Bon Scott-era song Jailbreak live for the first time since 1991.
Significance of the Song "Jailbreak"
Originally released on the Australian version of the album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Jailbreak was introduced to the American audience eight years later as part of the 1974 Jailbreak EP.
Other Rare Live Songs Performed
According to SetList.fm, this concert was also notable for featuring the first live Australian performance of the Powerage track Riff Raff and the show opener If You Want Blood (You've Got It).
Band Lineup and Upcoming Shows
- Current lineup includes Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young, bassist Chris Chaney, and drummer Matt Laug.
- Next performance will be in Melbourne again on Sunday, November 17.
- Following shows are planned in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane over the upcoming five weeks.
- In early 2026, the band will tour South America and Mexico.
- A North American tour with 16 dates is set for summer 2026, starting July 11 in Charlotte and ending in September.
"Jailbreak" was performed live for the first time in over 34 years during AC/DC's Melbourne show.
Fans can watch video footage of the special Melbourne concert performance online.
Author's summary: AC/DC's landmark Australian concert featured rare live performances of classic tracks, marking a significant moment in their ongoing global tour.
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