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About Bill V.
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Expertise
I am an AC/DC history and collectibles expert, and can answer any question about the band, it's members past and present, as well as questions related to bands that members were in previous to being in AC/DC. I am well versed in the bands history, album and single releases (vinyl, CD), and worldwide discography and collectibles/memorabilia, past and present AC/DC news, album sales, tour dates and tour history, and anything else about the band. I am also an AC/DC (Especially Bon Scott) autograph expert.

Experience
I have been a fan and collector of AC/DC for 26 years and have written published articles about the band for Goldmine magazine, as well as several AC/DC fan magazines. I have interviewed past members of the band, and attended the bands Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction as a press guest. I possess one of the world's largest AC/DC collections, and plan to have my own publication about the band in the future.<BR><BR><b>Organizations</b><BR>I run the AC/DC fan & collector's site "Highway to Hell" and am the webmaster and designer. I am the official Sony/Epic records AC/DC forum moderator for their record companies website. <BR><BR><B>Publications</B><BR>GOLDMINE (Krause Publications) Daily Dirt<BR><BR><B>Past/Present clients</B><BR>I have interviewed: Mark Evans (AC/DC Bassist 1975-77), Simon Wright (AC/DC Drummer 1983-1989), Dave Evans (AC/DC singer 1974), Noel Taylor (AC/DC Drummer 1974), Neil Smith (AC/DC Bassist 1974), Larry Van Kreidt (AC/DC bassist 1973-4), John Bissett (Fraternity (w/Bon Scott) keyboardist), Vincent Lovegrove (Valentines (w/Bon Scott) singer & former AC/DC manager), Bob Defrin (AC/DC Logo designer & album cover designer for Atlantic records), and many others<BR>
   

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Bon Scott signature5/6/2008Bill V.
  Q: I have an album signed by Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young (I think) and Mark Evans in the late ...
  A: You can probably have the autograph authenticated by an expert autograph authenticator, such as ...
AC/DC4/24/2008Bill V.
  Q: Do you know who headlined/opened for the July 23, 1978 Day on the Green festival in Oakland, CA? It ...
  A: This is the order of the lineup for Day On The Green #3: Aerosmith, Foreigner, Pat Travers, Van ...
AC/DC4/24/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: Do you know who headlined the July 23, 1978 Day on the Green show in Oakland? It was AC/DC, Van ...
  A: AC/DC OPENED, AT THAT TIME THERE WERE TO SMALL TO HEADLINE IN FRONT OF THESE MEN;;; Set list when ...
Volts4/21/2008Bill V.
  Q: Regarding the demos or out-takes that appear on Bonfire's Volts disk. Wondering if you know from ...
  A: The "Highway To Hell" songs from "Volts" were work-in-progress recordings from AC/DC's "Highway To ...
ACDC IN '084/12/2008Bill V.
  Q: Hey Bill. I'm a young AC/DC nut! Absolutely love them and when i heard of talk that they were ...
  A: Although the band has confirmed that they have been busy recording their long awaited new album, ...
Ballbreaker4/9/2008Bill V.
  Q: Hey do you know what studio and city the Ballbreaker album was recorded? If you know that do you ...
  A: I am uncertain as to the exact dates and months of recording, however the album was recorded at the ...
ac/dc australian box set4/2/2008Bill V.
  Q: How many issues of the 6 LPs + 12" single AC/DC Australian box sets exist ?. What color are the ...
  A: The first Australian AC/DC box set (Albert ACDC1) was issued with the vinyls on dark (blue/black) ...
AC/DC Tour3/20/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: Is AC/DC coming anywhere near Detroit or 300 miles around? Let's say Toronto, Chicago, Cleveland?
  A: hey there, for this year no concert is sheduled for the US. Normaly we will have the new album in ...
band members3/19/2008Bill V.
  Q: What are the band members real names, dates of birth and places of birth? big thanks Sam need ASAP ...
  A: Brian Johnson: October 5, 1947 in Dunston, Gatehead, England Angus McKinnon Young: born March 31, ...
BON SCOTT3/16/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: I ASKED BILL.V IF HE HAD HEARD ABOUT ME YET??? VIA THE AC/DC GRAPEVINE... HE SAID ITS OUT OF HIS ...
  A: what is this for a question?!? Have I heard from YOU? and who do you think you are.... If you ...
AC/DC To Record In Vancouver This Week?3/8/2008Bill V.
  Q: According to a BW&BK source, Aussie hard rock legends AC/DC landed in Vancouver, BC last night ...
  A: AC/DC have confirmed that they are in fact finally in the recording studio to begin recording their ...
1979 Tour3/5/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: I saw AC/DC with Pat Travers in 1979 or 1980 at the Norfolk Arena. I was wondering the exact date ...
  A: here is some more info for you 1979-1980 "If You Want Blood" US tour : 8 Mai 79: Madison, WI ...
AC/DC New Album3/2/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: So how sure are we that AC/DC are in the studio now? and if they are how long do you think it will ...
  A: hey, it's pretty sure. Normaly the album will come out during 2008 (I think august or a little ...
New Album and Tour2/27/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: I know that they are recording the album next month in March but what is it going to be called. It's ...
  A: hey there, the rehearsals starts in march recording probably in april normaly the album will be out ...
AC/DC recording2/21/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: ok so it will be somewhere next to a golf course and i guess if its not too much work while your at ...
  A: good morning, Normaly I will have 2 new bootlegs next week. My friend is finalising the mixing with ...
AC/DC recording2/21/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: So cliff said that they are starting on March 1st to record for the first time in 8 years and a ...
  A: hey again, as soon as rumours are uncorrect, AC/Dc.com will post some comment... Ballbreaker was ...
AC/DC 20082/14/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: hey i was wondering r u sure that there is that new album on the way because you said your source ...
  A: ever since AC/DC started, it was always Angus & Mal who made the first things for a new record. If ...
future tours2/10/2008Bill V.
  Q: I have recently listened to ac/dc,and i have come to really love them. But, I have searched the ...
  A: AC/DC currently are not on tour, however they are in the process of recording a brand new album, and ...
AC/DC 20081/31/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: Hey, I heard the Classic Rock Cares is going to start up pretty soon again with Brian and Cliff ...
  A: hey again, yes, that's what I know... and Brian and Cliff do things to make money and to fill their ...
AC/DC 20081/29/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: Hey, I heard the Classic Rock Cares is going to start up pretty soon again with Brian and Cliff ...
  A: Hey again. there is a mobile-tone-business who gets all the Ac/Dc ring-tones in exclusivity + the ...
ac/dc1/29/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: im just wondering what the story behind the track "cold hearted man" is i know its only on the uk ...
  A: Powerage is the only album that has been remixed for different parts of the world! The original ...
AC-DC Last Tour Date1/28/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: Hey, I have always been a fan of AC-DC and i've always wondered when their last concert was or even ...
  A: hey there, here is the list of the latest concerts known: Hard As A Stone" Tour 2003 11 March : ...
acdc stores and the young bros.1/26/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: has angus or malcolm been an any other bands becides acdc and im wondering if there is like a CD ...
  A: The boys were in little local bands before malcolm asked Angus to join him in Ac/Dc; Angus played at ...
Powerage1/25/2008Bill V.
  Q: In my AC/DC collection I have three versions of Powerage. I know that there are different listings ...
  A: It is unclear as to the real reason why the band decided to include different mixes on the European ...
AC/DC Show1/24/2008Bill V.
  Q: Hey Bill, I like to know, how much does it cost AC/DC to put on their live show evernight? And is it ...
  A: I am uncertain as to the exact amount it costs for AC/DC to put on a live show during a tour, but I ...
AC/DC Vynil1/16/2008Bill V.
  Q: I recently inherited a wealth of old records. Among them was AC/DC's Highway to Hell. The record ...
  A: This is an unusual type of an item, so it is hard to place a value on it. There's a chance that some ...
1977 ??? Tour1/12/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: Was trying to figure out when AC/DC played at the Tangerine Bowl (now the Citrus Bowl)in Orlando. I ...
  A: hey again, yes, that's a concert I know 27 Mai 79: Orlando, FL (Tangerine Bowl) Supporting Boston, ...
rare ac/dc albums1/11/2008Bill V.
  Q: ima massive fan of ac/dc and i have quite alot of rare bootleg ac/dc albums, im looking to collect ...
  A: Some great collector sites with information about rare AC/DC records would be: www.badboyboogie.de ...
1977 ??? Tour1/11/2008VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: Was trying to figure out when AC/DC played at the Tangerine Bowl (now the Citrus Bowl)in Orlando. I ...
  A: thanx for your question. I really don't find anything at the tangerine Bowl. I listed all US ...
AC/DC "Genre"1/4/2008Bill V.
  Q: Hey Bill! I've heard AC/DC being referred to as 'heavy metal', but I disagree. I always thought they ...
  A: AC/DC tend to get lumped into the "Heavy Metal" category, however I would agree, as would the ...
Acdc new album12/31/2007Bill V.
  Q: Hey, If the album is supposed to be released in January 2008, How come we aren't hearing any "real" ...
  A: AC/DC have not issued a detailed ETA yet for their new album release. They are in fact working on a ...
September 4, 1976 BBC Show12/18/2007Bill V.
  Q: I have an AC/DC special called "High Voltage". It's BBC recordings from 76' 77' 79'. I was ...
  A: The complete set list for the 1976 BBC show was: Live Wire It's a Long Way to the Top Soul Stripper ...
ac/dc tour 2008??????12/16/2007VANNESTE VINCENT
  Q: is it really true that they are coming to Europe????
  A: Yes there is a rumor about a European tour. Only date spoken of is June 13th in the UK, On the place ...
"High Voltage" Music Special 76' 77' 79'12/14/2007Bill V.
  Q: I have an AC/DC special called "High Voltage". It's BBC recordings from 76' 77' 79'. I was ...
  A: I would need more specific information regarding the "AC/DC Special" you are referring to, but I'm ...
ac/dc12/13/2007Bill V.
  Q: i was wondering if you could tell me a little about ac/dcs first 45 rpm ,can i sit next to you ...
  A: I am uncertain as to the number of singles that were actually pressed, however the rarity of this ...
Bon Signature12/6/2007Bill V.
  Q: I was hoping that you could look at a picture and tell me whether or not the signatures look ...
  A: It could either be real or a good attempt at a fake. If you can send a much clearer & closer image ...
dave evans12/4/2007Bill V.
  Q: is there anyway i can listen to a song with dave evans as frontman?? Also did they produce any ...
  A: You should be able to find the original "Can I Sit Next To You Girl" with Dave on vocals on youtube, ...
carry me home11/25/2007Bill V.
  Q: could I order the TNT Australian release album anywhere I recently bought the acdc songbook with ...
  A: If you did not get the Collector Edition "Plug Me In" set, this set is a 3 DVD version of the ...
Bonn Scott & Black In Black11/24/2007Bill V.
  Q: My question is this - I have heard rumors that Bonn Scott did sing on some Black In Black tracks ...
  A: The album was in pre-production, so they were still in the song writing phase at the time of Bon's ...
carry me home11/16/2007Bill V.
  Q: could I order the TNT Australian release album anywhere I recently bought the acdc songbook with ...
  A: The Australian TNT album should be readily available to order from many different online CD dealers ...

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