Instagram/@slashThe greatest guitarist ever known, God Guitar Icon Slash, stopping to pay tribute to one of the most influential frontmen ever to grace rock music, reposted the heartfelt tribute to Bon Scott. The original post commemorated the wild spirit and raspy voice of Bon Scott, whose rendition of hard rock was never truly bottled up through his being the original AC/DC’s vocalist. Slash’s reposts would now stir an even bigger avalanche of love from followers who have been touched by Scott’s music, many years after his untimely death in 1980.
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The post saluted Scott’s unforgettable contribution to AC/DC’s towering ascent to glory until those records, Highway to Hell and Let There Be Rock. Then noting that Back In Black became the world’s highest-sold record ever since his death, a true yardstick of his undying name. Classic Rock magazine named him the greatest frontman, with the comments on that post boldly reiterating that thought.
Some declared Scott being GOAT indeed, with one referring to him as the pirate of rock ‘n’ roll. Nostalgia began setting in like a few entities started sharing personal experiences related to Scott’s music. One can chunk a layer of heartfelt remembrances as one user reported recalling walking to school while the news of Scott’s death was broadcast on the radio; this goes on to prove that the sorrow from his passing was passed down among generations.
Not all comments were solemn, as one comment humorously said that no man had ever worn a pair of jeans like Bon Scott; another wondered how loud his concerts could have been. This acclaim for Scott’s loud reputation would be echoed often, with fans accentuating his vocal ability and his crazy charismatic performances.
That “presence” speaks about Scott’s legacy’s international reach, as evidenced in the Portuguese-translated comments, one calling Slash the “prince of guitar.” The younger crowd went on the offensive, with one pupil confessing that this post had finally persuaded him to learn guitar. Simple comments such as “Good lyrics, great sound” stood out among all these exclaiming, focusing more from the present on Scott’s talent.
Slash, a recognized name equally for his legendary guitar-work in Guns N Roses, has never been shy to pay tribute to his rock pioneers. By sharing this tribute, Slash carries Scott’s mantle to the present generation while also affording the older generation a warm, aged shoulder to cry on. The memorial spirit began to be poured into these comments, with world citizens of varying backgrounds actively engaging in this moment with music because of their love for it.
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The reactions give credence to thus: much beyond just nostalgia – they testify to the fact that good rock transcends time. Be it Scott’s style, his voice, or how his presence touched their lives, the commenters agreed unanimously on one point- the world, a true original, went out of existence when Bon Scott left the stage for good. On the other hand, judging by the enthusiastic number of responses, his spirit will indeed be kept alive by every fan that lovingly digs out and takes down an AC/DC record to dance to.
