A month before Rock or Bust's release, drummer Phil Rudd was arrested for threatening to kill someone and drug possession. He was replaced by Chris Slade, who had previously drummed with the band from 1989-94. Rudd eventually pleaded guilty to slightly reduced charges and was sentenced to eight mon
Young playfully knocked Roses hat off his head, then offered quick acknowledgements to his nephew Stevie Young (who replaced Angus ailing and now retired brother Malcolm on rhythm guitar prior to the start of the tour) and drummer Chris Slade, who rejoined the group following Phil Rudds much-publ
yond their touring commitments. The band has been playing shows with Axl Rose filling in for Brian Johnson on vocals, Angus nephew Stevie Young taking over for Malcolm Young, Chris Slade reclaiming his spot behind the kit in Phil Rudds absence and Williams holding down his usual bass duties.
Date: Sep 20, 2016
Category: Entertainment
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AC/DC's Cliff Williams Confirms Retirement in New Video
released a year later, marked his recorded debut with the band. GuitaristAngus Young remains AC/DCs only founding member Drummer Chris Slade, who was in the band from 1989-94 and thenrehiredin 2015 following Rudds well-documented legal problems, is the groups next longest-serving member.
Date: Sep 20, 2016
Category: Entertainment
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AC/DC with Axl Rose to play Quicken Loans Arena in September
The reconfigured band has played to big stadium crowds and received rave reviews as Rose, Angus Young, Cliff Williams, Stevie Young and Chris Slade have gone deep into the AC/DC catalog, performing rarely-played songs like "Rock 'n' Roll Damnation," "Riff Raff" and "If You Want Blood (You've Got It
wail or give it more Johnson-esque rasp. But in the company of guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, bassist Cliff Williams and drummer Chris Slade sounding as tight as any lineup on the planet Rose still seemed to be reaping the rewards of what he has joked were his first-ever proper rehearsals.Rose
learned that Brian Johnson had often used a teleprompter to remember the lyrics and that one would be at the studio, it eased his mind a bit. Robinson says he initially jammed with the road crew to warm up, and then was introduced to Angus and Stevie Young, Cliff Williams and Chris Slade.lled the singer. They played four songs, then took a smoke break and Robinson thought the audition might be over. But soon the band returned and rocked for almost two hours. Chris Slade hit the drums so hard I kept moving forward, cause I thought it was Angus behind me, said Robinson.
e bands future. Although the subject of retirement tends to come up with acts of AC/DCs vintage, the fan-shot footage of the nights final number (which you can watchabove) proves they still packed a punch with Stevie Young sitting in for Malcolm and Chris Slade back behind the drum kit.
Date: Apr 19, 2016
Category: Entertainment
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Work:
Brigham Young University - Hawaii - Assistant Professor (2007)
Education:
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Computer Science, Brigham Young University - Computer Science