Re: Well....AC/DC may be done as well
Thinking about it again John, I think perhaps you are right.
There are two interesting examples. Scott Gorham reformed Thin Lizzy and toured extensively as Lizzy with Ricky Warwick on vocals. Great band and the songs were honestly and brilliantly presented. But they wanted to do new music and Scott wasn't comfortable doing that under the Lizzy banner. The fan reaction was against it too. So they formed Black Star Riders. The music and lyrics are Lizzy in style, and with Scott there it is acceptable to for BSR to have this DNA. Scott will still do occasional gigs as Lizzy as required when people want a Lizzy tribute show (his words).
Ritchie Blackmore's series of concerts this year is more in line with what perhaps Angus might have in mind. Just Ritchie and musicians hand picked by him to portray and present his classic rock music. The interest has been considerable, but maybe thats because Ritchie hasn't done anything like this for years. I said on here that I thought Ritchie could only lose, but maybe it all depends on the quality of the musician and the show.
I've seen Journey with Arnel Pineda and was frankly overjoyed to hear those classic Steve Perry songs so brilliantly presented. Never having seen Steve Perry in the band it didn't disturb me too much. Maybe there are enough ACDC fans that won't care either.
But if I did and they asked me, I'd like to see Pat Monahan sing. It might be a little different since he's not raspy, but (IMO) he is fantastic covering Aerosmith and Led Zep, so why not one more iconic band in the portfolio.