Don’t Scratch The Vinyl Podcast

Don’t Scratch The Vinyl Podcast A music history podcast hosted by Chad Jones. Full episodes are available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Don’t Scratch The Vinyl analyzes entire albums, describes the record's historical significance, shows why the material matters today.

06/25/2026

Do you know the first AC/DC song Malcolm and Angus Young ever wrote? Or when the band’s first single was released? Or that Bon Scott was not the group’s initial singer? Watch this short for all these answers!

06/25/2026

Angus Young stands in at just 5-2. But despite his short stature, AC/DC’s lead guitarist has produced some of the most recognizable solos and riffs in rock history.

06/24/2026

Especially during the political music censoring craze of the 1980’s, there have been rumors swirling around the true meaning of AC/DC’s name. But Angus Young has confirmed the backstory does not stem from a sinister undertaking.

06/24/2026

Armed with 9 tracks from their first 2 Australian albums, AC/DC took their sound worldwide in 1976. High Voltage contains iconic tracks in the band’s discography, such as “It’s a Long Way to the Top” and “T.N.T.” And highlights many key dynamics of the group’s musical and lyrical style.

06/24/2026

Tony Hawk video games have always prided themselves on producing killer soundtracks. And one of the most enduring choices was having AC/DC’s “T.N.T.” kickstart Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4.

06/23/2026

Angus Young’s 10 mighty digits were never more potent than on the intro riff for AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell.” On the title track for the last record with Bon Scott on vocals, the band’s wiry lead guitarist was as electric as a live wire. What is your favorite guitar introduction in a rock song?

06/22/2026

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06/22/2026

After Bon Scott’s tragic death in 1980 left AC/DC without a singer, Angus Young and co. decided to soldier on. Brian Johnson emerged as the perfect candidate for this impossible role. And it did not take long for the new frontman to ingratiate himself with the band’s fans, as “Hells Bells” was the initial lighter fluid that ignited Back In Black and kickstarted the most successful second act in rock ‘n’ roll history.

06/21/2026

Rock ‘n’ roll was created for figures like Bon Scott. The memorable AC/DC frontman personified the genre and lifestyle.

06/21/2026

AC/DC had a rock ‘n’ roll hit on their hands early with “T.N.T.” Even five decades since it was created, the track is still one of the band’s most iconic anthems.

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