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Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Bon Scott debate between Perth suburbs reaches high voltage
The flannel has been thrown down in the battle to be named the home of Bon Scott, in the debate that has hit Perth like TNT. City of Melville deputy mayor Karen Wheatland fired the first power chord last week when she convinced her council to look at how it could celebrate the legendary AC/DC's lead singer's roots with their district. But the mayor of the neighbouring City of Fremantle, Hannah Fitzhardinge, fired back with her own riff on the famous frontman's legacy, saying Fremantle is Scott's spiritual home. The two faced off in a not-so-serious encounter at Scott's final resting place this week. Ms Firzhardinge said although it was technically in the City of Melville, it is called Fremantle Cemetery. 'After moving here from Scotland as a child, Bon learned his craft by joining the Fremantle Scots Pipe Band, playing the drums. He attended North Fremantle Primary School and later John Curtin Senior High School (now John Curtin College of the Arts), both within the City of Fremantle,' she said. 'He even did a short stint in Fremantle Prison's assessment centre after a run in with the law. 'If Melville think they can claim Bon, they're going to get ''S hot Down in Flames'!' Melville Deputy Mayor Karen Wheatland and Freo Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge at Bon Scott Memorial Gates Fremantle Cemetery Andrew Ritchie Credit: Andrew Ritchie / The West Australian But Cr Wheatland believes Scott's story started within Melville's boundaries and the city is now looking for suitable locations for a permanent tribute, such as naming a landmark after him — which could include a 'Bon Scott Boulevard' — as part of its tourism plan. AC/DC and its management will also be invited to visit the City of Melville during its tour later this year. Cr Wheatland said while people may debate where Scott called home, there was no disputing that he was laid to rest in the City of Melville. 'We are not disputing he had a strong connection to Fremantle and sure they have a statue, but to say it's his spiritual home is a little over the top,' she said. 'After all Melville has the bulk of the Canning Highway — the actual 'Highway to Hell' from the anthem song made famous by the band. 'That song is testament to the connection Bon had with the City of Melville and it runs right through the heart of Melville, from the Leopold Hotel to the Raffles, icons of the local music scene. 'So we're not rewriting history — we're just reclaiming it.' She said it was also an opportunity to acknowledge Melville's role in WA's music scene. On a serious note, Ms Fitzhardinge said there was more than enough of Scott's legacy to go around. 'We understand that people in WA and from all around the world want to celebrate his life and connection to places and we support that,' she said. The two cities worked with Perth Festival and the Town of East Fremantle for the Highway to Hell event in March 2020, which turned 10km of Canning Highway from Canning Bridge to the Fremantle Traffic Bridge into the world's longest stage to mark the 40th anniversary of Scott's death.
West Australian
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
City of Melville launches bid to claim AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott as its own in planned tribute
A Perth council is setting off down the highway to hell with plans to honour legendary AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott. Fremantle is considered by many to be the spiritual home of Scott, but its neighbour the City of Melville is planning its own tribute to him. The Melville council voted 7-2 in favour of a proposal from deputy mayor Karen Wheatland at its July 15 meeting that the city look for suitable locations for a permanent tribute to Scott, such as naming a landmark after him — such as 'Bon Scott Boulevard' — as part of its tourism plan. Local schools, artists, musicians and heritage groups will be invited to help. AC/DC and its management will also be invited to visit the City of Melville during its tour later this year. Melville's claim to Scott is that he spent part of his youth there and was laid to rest in 1980 at the Fremantle Cemetery in Palmyra, which is technically part of Melville — not Fremantle. Canning Highway was also the inspiration to the rock classic Highway to Hell, with the song alluding to the string of pubs littered along this stretch of road including the Raffles and Leopold hotels — also within the City of Melville boundaries. The song was brought to life in March 2020 with the Highway to Hell event, which turned 10km of Canning Highway from Canning Bridge to the Fremantle Traffic Bridge into the world's longest stage to mark the 40th anniversary of Scott's death. The City of Melville partnered with Perth Festival, the City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle to present the event. A bronze statue of Scott, created by artist Greg James, stands at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. The singer attended North Fremantle Primary School and John Curtin Senior High School, learning to play the drums with the Fremantle Scots Pipe Band. Cr Wheatland said she wanted to honour Scott's connection to the City of Melville and put it on the map as the place where Scott's story 'truly began.' Her original motion said Scott lived in Palmyra but this was removed after doubts were raised about it. 'It doesn't matter whether he lived in Palmyra or Melville, but the thing is certain that the City of Melville has certainly been a part of his legacy,' she said. 'The last time AC/DC came to Perth, I went to his grave before the concert just to see if the band might go there to say hi, to pay their respects to Bon and have a Jack Daniels. And mate, it was packed. '(Fans) leave flowers, lyrics, guitar picks, hats, underwear. Some even make the pilgrimage as a form of a personal tribute. 'And yet, for all this interest, we've done very little as a city and a local government, apart from Highway to Hell, which was incredible, to embrace it or reflect that legacy back to our community. 'We're not claiming Bon Scott. We're acknowledging that his story ends in our care.' Cr Jennifer Spanbroek opposed the motion as there was already a tribute to Scott near the Canning Bridge and it would be stepping on the toes of the City of Fremantle. 'The reason we haven't done much is we all know that Fremantle do celebrate Bon Scott,' she said. 'There's nothing stopping the City of Melville contacting the City of Fremantle and to actually see if they can do anything to work with them in a collaborative manner when they (AC/DC) do come in December. 'I just think that it puts more more and more time and effort into the city officers and it's taking them away from a lot of other lot of other duties that they've already got.' Cr Scott Green said Scott's grave could rival that of Doors lead singer Jim Morrison's in Paris. 'Bon Scott is probably as big if not bigger than Jim Morrison,' he said. He also hoped to get AC/DC to perform on the back of a truck down Canning Highway.
Perth Now
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Battle of Perth suburbs to claim AC/DC lead singer as own
A Perth council is setting off down the highway to hell with plans to honour legendary AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott. Fremantle is considered by many to be the spiritual home of Scott, but its neighbour the City of Melville is planning its own tribute to him. The Melville council voted 7-2 in favour of a proposal from deputy mayor Karen Wheatland at its July 15 meeting that the city look for suitable locations for a permanent tribute to Scott, such as naming a landmark after him — such as 'Bon Scott Boulevard' — as part of its tourism plan. Local schools, artists, musicians and heritage groups will be invited to help. AC/DC and its management will also be invited to visit the City of Melville during its tour later this year. The band, pictired with late vocalist Bon Scott (second from left). Getty Credit: View Melville's claim to Scott is that he spent part of his youth there and was laid to rest in 1980 at the Fremantle Cemetery in Palmyra, which is technically part of Melville — not Fremantle. Canning Highway was also the inspiration to the rock classic Highway to Hell, with the song alluding to the string of pubs littered along this stretch of road including the Raffles and Leopold hotels — also within the City of Melville boundaries. The song was brought to life in March 2020 with the Highway to Hell event, which turned 10km of Canning Highway from Canning Bridge to the Fremantle Traffic Bridge into the world's longest stage to mark the 40th anniversary of Scott's death. The City of Melville partnered with Perth Festival, the City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle to present the event. A bronze statue of Scott, created by artist Greg James, stands at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. Perth Festival director Iain Grandage addresses the crowd as the convoy of trucks prepares to move off. Credit: Nic Ellis / The West Australian The singer attended North Fremantle Primary School and John Curtin Senior High School, learning to play the drums with the Fremantle Scots Pipe Band. Cr Wheatland said she wanted to honour Scott's connection to the City of Melville and put it on the map as the place where Scott's story 'truly began.' Her original motion said Scott lived in Palmyra but this was removed after doubts were raised about it. 'It doesn't matter whether he lived in Palmyra or Melville, but the thing is certain that the City of Melville has certainly been a part of his legacy,' she said. 'The last time AC/DC came to Perth, I went to his grave before the concert just to see if the band might go there to say hi, to pay their respects to Bon and have a Jack Daniels. And mate, it was packed. The Bon Scott statue at Fishing Boat Harbour. Credit: Andrew Ritchie / Community News '(Fans) leave flowers, lyrics, guitar picks, hats, underwear. Some even make the pilgrimage as a form of a personal tribute. 'And yet, for all this interest, we've done very little as a city and a local government, apart from Highway to Hell, which was incredible, to embrace it or reflect that legacy back to our community. 'We're not claiming Bon Scott. We're acknowledging that his story ends in our care.' Cr Jennifer Spanbroek opposed the motion as there was already a tribute to Scott near the Canning Bridge and it would be stepping on the toes of the City of Fremantle. 'The reason we haven't done much is we all know that Fremantle do celebrate Bon Scott,' she said. 'There's nothing stopping the City of Melville contacting the City of Fremantle and to actually see if they can do anything to work with them in a collaborative manner when they (AC/DC) do come in December. 'I just think that it puts more more and more time and effort into the city officers and it's taking them away from a lot of other lot of other duties that they've already got.' Cr Scott Green said Scott's grave could rival that of Doors lead singer Jim Morrison's in Paris. 'Bon Scott is probably as big if not bigger than Jim Morrison,' he said. He also hoped to get AC/DC to perform on the back of a truck down Canning Highway.
Calgary Herald
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede, July 12: This guy's seen everything over 48 years Pink sunglasses for charity
There are only two days left before Stampede cowboys and cowgirls hang up their hats, the final notes are played on stage and the midway rides take on their last passengers. Article content There will be much to see around the grounds and on the infield — and even for someone like Stampede Rodeo camera operator Dennis Genereux, who's seen pretty much everything in his 48 years on the job, he's primed to expect the unexpected. Article content Article content Article content Article content The former guitarist for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, and occasional member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Tom Morello presumably has plenty to rage against these days in his home country. The artist's solo work has always been an interesting hybrid. His most recent single — Pretend You Remember Me — is a moody and tense mid-tempo rocker full of blazing guitar riffs. In 2021, he teamed with Springsteen for a slick but powerful cover of AC/DC's Highway to Hell. He also released albums under the name The Nightwatchman, his acoustic-based left-wing alter ego. Who knows what the Stampede audience will get, but it will likely be memorable. Article content Article content At their best, Alberta's Blake Reid Band recalls the Band's musical interplay. Reid also possesses a rich, expressive baritone and knack for penning country hooks and songs that seem custom-built for the stage. Check out the bluesy and dramatic Big Train and rollicking, fiddle-fuelled Penny from 2021's No Roads In to prep for the show. Article content Article content Article content Dennis Genereux has seen it all in his 48 years behind the camera at the Stampede Rodeo.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: Nancy Mace reaches DC to vote for 'Big, beautiful bill' in pink pajamas, says her flights were cancelled
Nancy Mace reaches DC in her pink PJs to vote for Trump's spending bill after her flights were canceled. Rep Nancy Mace (R-SC) did not want to miss the crucial vote for Donald Trump's 'Big, beautiful bill' and so started on a road trip in her pink pajamas when she found out that her flights had been canceled. Nancy blogged on her way and bombarded her social media with her videos. "Come hell or high water, we were showing up to vote on the Big, Beautiful Bill today," Nancy wrote. In one clip shared on X, she wears her pajamas to a Wawa convenience store as AC/DC's 1979 tune 'Highway to Hell' blasts in the background. 'If D.C. had a theme song …,' she captioned the post. 'From one Waffle House waitress to another, thank you for showing up, working hard, and keeping the coffee hot,' she captioned the post. 'We haven't forgotten where we came from. On to DC to vote for the Big, Beautiful Bill.' — RepNancyMace (@RepNancyMace) Social media users were not impressed with her vlogging as users said that it was only an 8-hour drive from Charleston to DC but she made it look like a massive trek. 'What's wrong with this woman? What's with these videos where she's on pajamas etc? Who's doing her [social media]? This is unhinged and undignified for a congresswoman,' one wrote. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'Nancy Mace had her flight canceled to DC so she rented a luxury van with a driver, put on her jammies and then had a poor staffer film her all the way there for social media clout,' another wrote. 'All paid for with taxpayer money. Gross.' "Nancy Mace Needs Psychological Help," one wrote. Latest on Trump's Big, Beautiful bill: Hakeem Jeffries speaking for over 4 hours Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been speaking on the floor for more than four hours during his 'magic minute,' an unlimited period of speaking time allotted to party leaders. Dozens of House members are on the floor, with some circulating in and out. There are more Democrats than Republicans, but the chamber is nowhere near full, CNN reported Thursday morning. Vice president JD Vance posted that he received a message from a GOP Congressman who said he was undecided on the bill but after Hakeen Jeffries' performance, he is certain. "GOP Congressman just texted me: 'I was undecided on the bill but then I watched Hakeem Jeffries performance and now I'm a firm yes'."
