May 23rd '16More often than not, when you think of AC/DC you think of two eras. The Bon Scott era and the Brian Johnson era, but there is another era that is always forgotten. The Dave Evans era. Some of you reading might know, and some might not know that Bon Scott was not the original singer for AC/DC, it was the Welsh/Australian singer Dave Evans.
Dave Evans alongside brothers Malcolm and Angus Young formed AC/DC in mid 1973. The band went through a dozen personal members on bass/drums during this line up, and even their manager Dennis Laughlin filled in Dave on vocals a couple times due to sickness. Dave's singing style is very melodic, he could hit the high notes and clearly. It was a rocky start in the early days. When you think of Rock n Roll, Australia just doesn't come to ones mind. You think America and UK, that's about it, well back then anyways.
George Young, the older brother of Angus and Malcolm had gained stardom from the band "The Easybeats", they had an international hit with "Friday On My Mind" witch he co-wrote. When the band got on Albert Productions label the band went to record. Dave recorded the single "Can I Sit Next To You Girl" b-side "Rockin' in The Parlour". You had George on Bass, Angus on Lead Guitar, Malcolm on Rhythm and Colin Burgess on Drums.
The band was playing clubs 2-4 nights a week, they were gaining fans and press coverage. The single reached to #50 in the Aria Charts, and it presented them with the chance to be on tour with Lou Reed in August of '74 and ultimately the "Can I Sit Next To You Tour", witch would be the last shows with Dave on vocals and he was out of the band only a handful of shows in that tour, leaving in September of '74 and being replaced by Bon Scott, former Valentines singer. Dave sang roughly 60 shows with AC/DC in his 10 months in the band.
ACDC Promo Vid of "Can I Sit Next To You Girl".
Dave went on to join the band "Rabbit", and they put out 6 singles and 2 albums while he was in the band. The band did well locally but failed to gain international status, with no top charting singles or albums. In 1977 the band called it quits, and Dave once again was on his way. Since he's been in Thunder Down Under and a few AC/DC cover bands on and off till this day. He stays busy on the circut playing numerous shows all over. In 2012 he sang with the band Barbed Wire, and opened for Twisted Sister. In 2013 he released a single "Little Headbanger" and did a 14 date tour in the UK to support it, but once again it failed to chart.
In 2016, many hardcore AC/DC fans such as myself wanted Dave to step in one last time to tour with AC/DC after Brian's departure due to medical/hearing issues and concerns, it unfortunately didn't happen and the AC/DC family has not come full circle. Axl Rose of Guns n Roses is filling in, but Dave keeps a positive attitude. He in shape, sings incredibly well and is singing better than ever. If you get a chance to catch him you can!!
Someone needs to seriously recover Dave and ACDC's relationship. This man has paid his dues.
-Tate Thompson
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