My AC/DC Scientific Research: High Voltage

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.

Second, the album ‘High Voltage’

One drummer: Phil Rudd

“It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” clocks in at 301 seconds.
39 total crashes
That’s an average crash every 7.7 seconds (CE _._ Sec) for an average of 7.8 crashes per minute (CPM).

“Rock ‘n’ Roll Singer” 304 seconds.
57 total crashes
CE 5.3 Sec / 11.3 CPM

“The Jack” 286 seconds.
55 total crashes
CE 6.4 Sec / 9.4 CPM

“Live Wire” 349 seconds.
133 total crashes
CE 2.6 Sec / 23.1 CPM

“T.N.T.” 215 seconds.
101 total crashes
CE 2.1 Sec / 28.6 CPM

“Can I Sit Next To You Girl” 251 seconds
51 total crashes
CE 4.9 Sec / 12.2 CPM

“Little Lover” 338 seconds12.2
62 total crashes
CE 5.5 Sec / 10.9 CPM

“She’s Got Balls” 291 seconds
89 total crashes
CE 3.3 Sec / 18.2 CPM

“High Voltage” 254 seconds
52 total crashes
CE 4.9 Sec / 12.2 CPM

The album runs a total time of 2,655 seconds with 639 crashes.
The album’s overall average reveals a CE 4.2 Sec / 14.3 CPM

The Drummer cymbal crash breakdown up to this point:
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 – 2,936 seconds / 752 crashes / CE 3.9 Sec / 15.4 CPM

As you can see, drummer Phil Rudd’s average dropped lower than the unknown drummer and Tony Currenti. I think the bluesy numbers like “The Jack” and “Little Lover” drove down Mr. Rudd’s cymbal intensive playing. I still maintain that my research will prove my theory even though ‘High Voltage’ shows a slowdown for Rudd.

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