AC/DC, Axl Rose perform at London's Olympic Park

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Jun 06 2016 | 11:32 AM IST
The first ever rock gig at London's Olympic Stadium has taken place - and it was veteran band AC/DC who got the honour of performing it.
The band hit the stage at the Olympic Park on Saturday for a jam-packed show, playing through the group's back catalogue of hits in a set lasting over two hours, according to NME.
AC/DC are currently being fronted by Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose while regular lead Brian Johnson recovers from serious hearing loss.
The band powered through hit after hit, including 'Back In Black', 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap', 'Thunderstruck' and 'You Shook Me All Night Long'.
And, on introducing 'Whole Lotta Rosie', Rose revealed that it was the first AC/DC song he ever heard.
"Guns N' Roses did this song when we first came to London at the Marquee Club. It was always the top song in Rolling Stone so we had to play it," he said.
The spectacular show, which also featured pyrotechnics, flames, fireworks and giant cannons, was watched by Rose's fellow Guns N' Roses bandmembers Slash and Duff Rose McKagan.
And they were delighted to be supporting their bandmate, with Slash later tweeting "ACDC/Axl gig at Olympic Stadium was nothing short of awesome last night! Memorable evening to say the least!"
McKagan was also thrilled with the gig, tweeting about his "epic experience".
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First Published: Jun 06 2016 | 11:32 AM IST

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