My AC/DC Scientific Research: '74 Jailbreak

I’ve started my scientific research into the hard rock music of AC/DC. It is my theory that AC/DC is the most crash cymbal intensive rock band of all time. This is a long-held theory of mine and I truly believe that my research findings will prove my theory correct.

Cymbal crashes on the high-hat cymbals and “ride” cymbals will not count.

Once my findings are complete, I will present them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

First up, the EP ‘Jailbreak ‘74’

“Jailbreak” clocks in at 281 seconds. Phil Rudd on drums.
113 total crashes
That’s an average crash every 2.5 seconds (CE _._ Sec) for an average of 24 crashes per minute (CPM).

“You Ain’t Got A Hold On Me” 211 seconds. Tony Currenti on drums.
59 total crashes
CE 3.6 Sec / 16.7 CPM

“Show Business” 286 seconds. Drummer unknown.
71 total crashes
CE 4.0 Sec / 15 CPM

“Soul Stripper” 385 seconds. Tony Currenti on drums.
132 total crashes
CE 2.9 Sec / 20.7 CPM

“Baby Please Don’t Go” 300 seconds. Peter Clack on drums.
55 total crashes
CE 5.5 Sec / 10.9 CPM

EP runs a total time of 1,463 seconds with 430 crashes.
The EP’s overall average reveals a CE 3.4 Sec / 17.6 CPM

The Drummer cymbal crash breakdown:
Tony Currenti – 596 seconds / 191 crashes / CE 3.1 Sec / 19.4 CPM
Unknown Drummer – 286 seconds / 71 crashes / CE 2.9 Sec / 20.7 CPM
Peter Clack – 300 seconds / 55 crashes / CE 5.5 Sec / 10.9 CPM
Phil Rudd – 281 seconds / 113 crashes / CE 2.5 Sec / 24 CPM

As you can see, drummer Phil Rudd’s averages are higher than those of the other drummers. And since he was the drummer for the majority of their studio recordings, the research should prove my theory. That AC/DC is the most crash cymbal intensive hard rock band of all time.

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