Bon Scott or Brian Johnson?

Mordoth · 09-09-2008, 06:47 PM

Not even close, Bon Scott.

Mojo · 09-10-2008, 09:22 AM

I think its extremely harsh to claim that Brian Johnson has nothing to contribute to AC/DC or that he doesnt suit them. Most bands would fold when they lose their singer or make one or two records with a new singer before calling it a day and I respect AC/DC for carrying on and achieving so much success with it. To have your first album with a new singer be Back In Black is a huge achievement.

How AC/DC managed to find someone so perfect to front the band after Bon died is beyond me BUT of course Bon Scott was the better singer and the better front man. AC/DC made better music with Bon Scott than they have without him.

Grunge_Junkie · 09-10-2008, 01:02 PM

Bon Scott but they both sound the same to me.

zekethefreak · 09-10-2008, 02:08 PM

I used to prefer Johnson's voice, when Back In Black was the freshest album. I even liked it through Who Made Who, but it progressively became worse over the years. Now, it's a gravelly, croak filled mess. So, when all is said and done, I much prefer Bon's voice.

SubPop · 10-02-2008, 12:30 AM

Bon Scott, no question in my mind. I find it quite strange that some people prefer that other bloke

GreenMeany · 09-27-2010, 02:48 PM

Nothing against Brian Johnson, but I voted and prefer Bon Scott.

Jonny Redshirt · 09-30-2010, 04:38 PM

I prefer Bon Scott. He was more charismatic, more ironic, and just all around cooler. He wrote better lyrics and he had an irresistible charm that Johnson was never able to emulate. However, that being said, I think that Brian Johnson, for roughly his first four years with AC/DC, was a better singer. His breathtaking highs on Back In Black are just astonishing, and something Bon Scott was never able to do. I mean, good God. To be able to go that high on your range on songs like "Hell's Bells" and "Shoot To Thrill" and still stay ON KEY?! Jesus Christ, that's amazing.

So, much respect to Brian Johnson, but Bon Scott still gets my vote.

Insane Guest · 10-25-2010, 11:23 PM

As much as I respect and like Bon Scott, I have to say Brian Johnson, simply because I like more AC/DC that features Johnson. Although the material with Scott is timeless and will always be classic stuff.

Raust · 10-25-2010, 11:37 PM

Bon Scott, he was a far better front man. AC/DC with Bon Scott produced better albums. And his vocal's are superior than Johson's.

Necromancer · 10-26-2010, 06:58 AM

I like both, Scott is AC/DC 70s era. Johnson is 80s AC/DC.
Bon Scott replaced Dave Evans as the lead singer of AC/DC in 1974.

View Poll Results: Which vocalist do you prefer?
Bon Scott	52	78.79%
Brian Johnson	14	21.21%
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09-09-2008, 06:47 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mordoth Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KRIEG Posts: 84	Not even close, Bon Scott. __________________ Truth.

09-10-2008, 01:02 PM	#23 (permalink)
Grunge_Junkie The War on Errorism Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: tucson Posts: 285	Bon Scott but they both sound the same to me. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/grunge_junkie

09-10-2008, 02:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
zekethefreak Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah USA Posts: 122	I used to prefer Johnson's voice, when Back In Black was the freshest album. I even liked it through Who Made Who, but it progressively became worse over the years. Now, it's a gravelly, croak filled mess. So, when all is said and done, I much prefer Bon's voice. __________________ http://unclezekesmusicemporium.blogspot.com http://seandahl.blogspot.com http://www.myspace.com/nomanfan

09-30-2010, 04:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
Jonny Redshirt Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 64	I prefer Bon Scott. He was more charismatic, more ironic, and just all around cooler. He wrote better lyrics and he had an irresistible charm that Johnson was never able to emulate. However, that being said, I think that Brian Johnson, for roughly his first four years with AC/DC, was a better singer. His breathtaking highs on Back In Black are just astonishing, and something Bon Scott was never able to do. I mean, good God. To be able to go that high on your range on songs like "Hell's Bells" and "Shoot To Thrill" and still stay ON KEY?! Jesus Christ, that's amazing. So, much respect to Brian Johnson, but Bon Scott still gets my vote. __________________ "Colleges are like old-age homes, except for the fact that more people die in colleges." Last.FM

09-10-2008, 09:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	I think its extremely harsh to claim that Brian Johnson has nothing to contribute to AC/DC or that he doesnt suit them. Most bands would fold when they lose their singer or make one or two records with a new singer before calling it a day and I respect AC/DC for carrying on and achieving so much success with it. To have your first album with a new singer be Back In Black is a huge achievement. How AC/DC managed to find someone so perfect to front the band after Bon died is beyond me BUT of course Bon Scott was the better singer and the better front man. AC/DC made better music with Bon Scott than they have without him.

10-02-2008, 12:30 AM	#25 (permalink)
SubPop Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 121	Bon Scott, no question in my mind. I find it quite strange that some people prefer that other bloke

09-27-2010, 02:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
GreenMeany Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 56	Nothing against Brian Johnson, but I voted and prefer Bon Scott.

10-25-2010, 11:23 PM	#28 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	As much as I respect and like Bon Scott, I have to say Brian Johnson, simply because I like more AC/DC that features Johnson. Although the material with Scott is timeless and will always be classic stuff.

10-25-2010, 11:37 PM	#29 (permalink)
Raust Music Addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,411	Bon Scott, he was a far better front man. AC/DC with Bon Scott produced better albums. And his vocal's are superior than Johson's.

10-26-2010, 06:58 AM	#30 (permalink)
Necromancer Divination Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,655	I like both, Scott is AC/DC 70s era. Johnson is 80s AC/DC. Bon Scott replaced Dave Evans as the lead singer of AC/DC in 1974.