roasty Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 * I prefer to help in private, says AC/DC singer * Celebrities should donate own money, he says * Johnson is 62 but not ready to retire yet AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has lashed out at charity work done by Bono and Bob Geldof. In his only Australian interview, the outspoken singer said he and his Grammy-winning band prefer to help in private with no press conferences. "I do it myself, I don't tell everybody I'm doing it," Johnson told The Daily Telegraph. "I don't tell everybody they should give money - they can't afford it. "When I was a working man I didn't want to go to a concert for some bastard to talk down to me that I should be thinking of some kid in Africa. "I'm sorry mate, do it yourself, spend some of your own money and get it done. It just makes me angry. I become all tyrannical." Johnson said AC/DC's aversion to playing at charity events goes back to turning down a slot at 1985's Live Aid. "Bob Geldof is a canny lad. He did what he thought was right at the time but it didn't work," he said. "The money didn't go to poor people. It makes me mad when people try to use politics or charity for publicity. "Do a charity gig, fair enough, but not on worldwide television." With the band's Australian tour - their first since 2001 - starting in Melbourne next week, Johnson also shot down reports that he was contemplating retirement. "Of course I don't want to retire," he said. "But I'm telling you if the body or the voice packs in there's nothing I can do. Pride is what it is. You don't want to let yourself, the band or the fans down. I'll go on as long as I can. "Thankfully the old tubes have held up. They've got a little bluesier, that just happens with life. I'm 62 now and I know it. And I've got another birthday coming, which is a bit of a bugger but what better way to get old?" http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/acdc-singer-brian-johnson-blasts-bob-geldof-bono/story-e6frfn09-1225826215165 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essines Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 i'm cool with that somewhat ironic assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 AC/DC are better than Sir Bob or U2 so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I fucking despise Bono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy4Zqt5Mi-c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpenprol Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 this thread could be renamed: dwarf blasts fellow dwarves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dial Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I don't care for U2, Bob or whatevaar but AC/DC's music is the worst kind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 ac/dc are quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azatoth Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I fucking despise Bono. hear hear. what a holier than thou prick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velazquez Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 ac/dc up until Flick of the Switch is quality, spotty up until blow up your video, anything after is trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fishtank Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I agree, Bono has an overinflated ego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roasty Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 I agree, Bono has an overinflated ego Bono has biddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 ac/dc has been making the same song for 25 years, buts its been a really great song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOCfan Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 He has a point. A lot of celebs are just doing the charity thing because in the back of their minds, it helps their image. I respect the celebs out there who do their bit but don't feel the need to tell the world about it, as it seems more genuine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCONES TO DIE FOR Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Bono cares about the children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AcrossCanyons Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 He has a point. A lot of celebs are just doing the charity thing because in the back of their minds, it helps their image. I respect the celebs out there who do their bit but don't feel the need to tell the world about it, as it seems more genuine. But... didn't they do the same in this interview? Also AC/DC sucks as bad as either of those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest beatfanatic Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 lol at the irony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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