MOXY Headlined AC/DC – Then Buzz Shearman Almost Replaced Bon Scott#moxy
#acdc #buzzshearman #bonscott
In July 1977, the Canadian hard rock band Moxy headlined three sold-out Texas shows with a little-known opening act making its first American tour: AC/DC
Three years later, when AC/DC needed a new lead singer, Moxy’s own frontman was reportedly on the shortlist to replace him. What actually kept Buzz Shearman off that stage? Were you listening to Moxy on the radio back in the seventies? Let us know in the comments 👇
0:00 The Night AC/DC Opened For Moxy
0:47 The Case For Moxy
2:00 How Moxy Came Together
3:35 Moxy Built A Reputation The Hard Way
5:14 1977 And The AC/DC Support Slot
7:23 Why Moxy Never Broke Through
9:41 The Quiet End Of Moxy
10:58 Why Moxy Still Matters
📚 Sources
– Wikipedia contributors. “Moxy (band),” “Buzz Shearman,” “A Tribute to Buzz Shearman,” “Moxy V,” and “Moxy (album).” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
– AC/DC Official Site. “On This Day 1977.” acdc.com.
– Austin Chronicle. “Let There Be Rock: AC/DC @ the ‘Dillo.” August 29, 2008.
– Center for Texas Music History, Texas State University. Journal of Texas Music History, Vol. 22.
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– Sleaze Roxx. “Moxy release video for ‘Moon Rider’ from new ‘Live in Toronto’ album.”
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– San Antonio Current. Feature on DJ Joe Anthony and the acts he championed on KISS-FM.
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– Ultimate Classic Rock. Feature on the search for AC/DC’s new singer after Bon Scott’s death.
– “MOXY (Buzz Shearman) (Earl Johnson): MOXY ‘A Rock & Roll Path To Self Destruction.'” Fan blog, buzzshearman.blogspot.com.
– AirPlay Direct. “Buzz Shearman and Moxy,” artist page.
– Discogs. “Moxy – A Tribute To Buzz Shearman,” release listing.
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