Bagpipers Set World Record with AC/DC Song in Melbourne
In Melbourne, Australia, hundreds of bagpipers broke a world record by collectively playing AC/DC’s classic “It’s a Long Way to the Top” during an event named The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash. The performance took place at Federation Square, on Swanston Street, an area famously associated with AC/DC’s 1976 music clip where they performed on a truck through downtown.
Joel Carrett/AAP Image via AP: Bagpipers gather to set a new record for the largest ensemble playing the same song, in this case, AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top,” in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Nov.
The event attracted countless spectators, with many pipers navigating through the crowd to reach the stage. The performance coincided with AC/DC’s scheduled concert at Melbourne Cricket Ground, their first in the city in a decade. Guitarist Angus Young, aged 70, who was part of the original truck performance, is currently touring Australia.
Federation Square’s significance lies not only in its role as a concert venue but also as a historic site linked to Australian rock history. The record attempt highlights both the cultural importance of bagpipes in this context and the enduring popularity of AC/DC’s music in Australia.
Author's summary: Hundreds of bagpipers in Melbourne achieved a new world record by playing AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top,” coinciding with the band’s Australian concert and celebrating rock history with a unique musical milestone.