Episode 42: 'High Voltage’ with Riley Couzzourt

<p>For the next four weeks, 'My Classic Album' will be celebrating the Bon Scott era of AC/DC starting with this episode dedicated to their international debut 'High Voltage'.</p> <p>Mike is joined by Riley Couzzourt, guitarist of the Georgia Thunderbolts for who 'High Voltage' marked a crucial in his journey as a lover of rock music and a musician in his own right. Together Mike and Riley explore how the growing popularity of AC/DC in both Australia and across the world led the band to release this album; a compilation of their first two Australian releases.</p> <p> </p> <p>Before he joined the band as lead singer, what role did Bon Scott play in the lives of AC/DC?</p> <p>Why did Rolling Stone famously slate the album upon its release?</p> <p>Who did Bon play songs including 'She's Got Balls' to see if they would make the cut for 'High Voltage'?</p> <p> </p> <p>PLUS: Hear 'Looking For An Old Friend', the opening track from the debut EP from the Georgia Thunderbolts!</p> <p> </p> <p>An episode not to be missed from 'My Classic Album'.</p> <p> </p> <p>For more information on the show: Head over to <a href= "http://www.myclassicalbum.co.uk/">www.myclassicalbum.co.uk</a></p> <p>Like us on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'</p> <p>Follow us on Instagram @myclassicalbumpodcast</p> <p>Or on Twitter @mca_podcast</p> <p> </p> <p>Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese</p> <p>'Looking For An Old Friend' by The Georgia Thunderbolts (taken from their debut EP 'The Georgia Thunderbolts'. Released on and played with permission from Mascot Records)</p>