SYLLABUS FOCUS:
Australia's contribution to international popular culture (music, film, television, sport) (ACDSEH123)
Student Outcomes
- using a range of sources, investigate and assess the contribution of Australian men and women to international music, film and television
Australia's contribution to international popular culture (music, film, television, sport) (ACDSEH123)
Student Outcomes
- using a range of sources, investigate and assess the contribution of Australian men and women to international music, film and television
Australian Rock Music and its Global Reach
The 1970 and 1980s were significant decades for rock 'n' roll. they were the decades during which rock'n' roll diversified, giving birth to genres such as soft rock, hard rock progressive rock, glam rock, folk rock, punk rock and heavy metal. they were also the decades in which many Australian rock bands became popular all over the world - One such band was AC/DC.
The 1970 and 1980s were significant decades for rock 'n' roll. they were the decades during which rock'n' roll diversified, giving birth to genres such as soft rock, hard rock progressive rock, glam rock, folk rock, punk rock and heavy metal. they were also the decades in which many Australian rock bands became popular all over the world - One such band was AC/DC.
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Both of the songs above are worldwide hits that were originally recorded and released in Australia.
TASK 1
The following two URLs lead to Articles on AC/DC. One is written by Dr. Andrea Jean Baker a senior lecturer in Journalism at Monash University. The other is written by Gillian G. Gaar, contributor to Encyclopedia Britannica.
Read both Articles and answer the questions found underneath.
https://theconversation.com/are-ac-dc-unplugging-or-are-we-still-on-a-highway-to-hell-25651
https://www.britannica.com/topic/AC-DC
1) who were the two Scottish Australians that founded AC/DC?
2) In which Australian city did ACDC form?
3) Where in Australia did all the members of AC/DC live in the 1970s?
4) How many copies did the AC/DC album 'Back in Black' sell worldwide ?
5) According to Helen Marcou, Co-founder of Save Live Music Australia, how did ACDC redefine rock music?
6) How would you describe the success of AC/DC in America? justify your answer.
TASK 2
The following URL leads to an article on the famous Australian television show Countdown and its influence on Australian rock. The Article is written by Brett Voss, Lecturer at Griffith university. Read this article and Answer the question below.
https://theconversation.com/rebooting-countdown-would-help-the-australian-music-industry-34746
1) How did the Australian show 'Countdown' help propel AC/DC to international fame?
The following URL leads to an article on the famous Australian television show Countdown and its influence on Australian rock. The Article is written by Brett Voss, Lecturer at Griffith university. Read this article and Answer the question below.
https://theconversation.com/rebooting-countdown-would-help-the-australian-music-industry-34746
1) How did the Australian show 'Countdown' help propel AC/DC to international fame?
Task 3
Answer the following question drawing the articles you've read, and other credible sources you may have encountered online.
Do you think AC/DC has made a significant contribution to the international world of rock music or music in general? Reference your sources.