skcin
10-02-2004, 02:05 PM
Australian Road Named for AC/DC
Oct 1, 2:02 PM EST
The Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Australia -- A downtown road in this southern city has been renamed ACDC Lane in honor of the Australian band, AC/DC, who sang the rock anthem "Highway to Hell."
"I say this is a lane to heaven. Let us rock," said the city's Lord Mayor John So as he erected the sign Friday to cheers and bagpipes playing the band's hit "Long Way to the Top."
AC/DC recorded one of their most famous videos in a nearby street and called Melbourne home when they were in Australia.
City officials have had several copies of the street signs made in case fans steal the original as a souvenir.
But councilor Kimberley Kitching said removing the signs would be difficult.
"You'd have to come with some pretty good equipment," she said.
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
I just think this is pretty funny. I actually don't mind AC/DC ("Big Balls" still makes me snicker :cool: ), but to name a street after them? Hmmmmm....
Paula
Oct 1, 2:02 PM EST
The Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Australia -- A downtown road in this southern city has been renamed ACDC Lane in honor of the Australian band, AC/DC, who sang the rock anthem "Highway to Hell."
"I say this is a lane to heaven. Let us rock," said the city's Lord Mayor John So as he erected the sign Friday to cheers and bagpipes playing the band's hit "Long Way to the Top."
AC/DC recorded one of their most famous videos in a nearby street and called Melbourne home when they were in Australia.
City officials have had several copies of the street signs made in case fans steal the original as a souvenir.
But councilor Kimberley Kitching said removing the signs would be difficult.
"You'd have to come with some pretty good equipment," she said.
Copyright 2003 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I just think this is pretty funny. I actually don't mind AC/DC ("Big Balls" still makes me snicker :cool: ), but to name a street after them? Hmmmmm....
Paula