My AC/DC Scientific Research: Back In Black

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.

Now I present the findings for the album ‘Back In Black’, featuring the debut of new lead singer Brian Johnson.

One drummer: Phil Rudd

“Hells Bells” clocks in at 312 seconds.
186 total crashes
That’s an average crash every 1.7 seconds (CE _._ Sec) for an average of 35.3 crashes per minute (CPM).

“Shoot To Thrill” 317 seconds.
144 total crashes
CE 3.9 Sec / 15.4 CPM

“What Do You Do For Money Honey” 216 seconds.
140 total crashes
CE 1.5 Sec / 40 CPM

“Givin’ The Dog A Bone” 212 seconds.
132 total crashes
CE 1.6 Sec / 37.5 CPM

“Let Me Put My Love Into You” 255 seconds
113 total crashes
CE 2.3 Sec / 26.1 CPM

“Back In Black” 255 seconds
116 total crashes
CE 2.2 Sec / 27.3 CPM

“You Shook Me All Night Long” 210 seconds
68 total crashes
CE 3.1 Sec / 19.4 CPM

“Have A Drink On Me” 238 seconds
144 total crashes
CE 1.7 Sec / 35.3 CPM

“Shake A Leg” 246 seconds
128 total crashes
CE 1.9 Sec / 31.6 CPM

“Rock ‘n’ Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution” 266 seconds
117 total crashes
CE 2.3 Sec / 26.1 CPM

The album runs a total time of 3,527 seconds with 1,437 crashes.
The album’s overall average reveals a CE 1.8 Sec / 33.3 CPM

As you can see, ‘Back In Black’ has posted the highest amount of CPMs. Drummer Phil Rudd has apparently sold his soul to the Zildjian gods.

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 – 16,208 seconds / 5,588 crashes / CE 2.9 Sec / 20.7 CPM

As you can see, drummer Phil Rudd’s gained .2 on the Crash Every Sec with a 1.3 CMP increase with this album. He has TIED the unknown drummer and SURPASSED drummer Tony Currenti! Mr. Rudd is well on his way to proving my theory about the music of AC/DC.

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My Scientific AC/DC Research: Powerage

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.

Now I present the findings for the album ‘Powerage’.

One drummer: Phil Rudd

“Rock ‘n’ Roll Damnation” clocks in at 218 seconds.
72 total crashes
That’s an average crash every 3.0 seconds (CE _._ Sec) for an average of 20 crashes per minute (CPM).

“Down Payment Blues” 364 seconds.
62 total crashes
CE 5.9 Sec / 10.2 CPM

“Gimme A Bullet” 202 seconds.
36 total crashes
CE 5.6 Sec / 10.8 CPM

“Riff Raff” 312 seconds.
209 total crashes
CE 1.5 Sec / 40 CPM

“Sin City” 285 seconds
125 total crashes
CE 2.3 Sec / 26.1 CPM

“What’s Next To The Moon” 212 seconds
112 total crashes
CE 1.9 Sec / 31.6 CPM

“Gone Shootin’” 306 seconds
33 total crashes
CE 9.3 Sec / 6.5 CPM

“Up To My Neck In You” 253 seconds
85 total crashes
CE 3 Sec / 20 CPM

“Kicked In The Teeth” 243 seconds
100
CE 2.4 Sec / 25 CPM

The album runs a total time of 2,395 seconds with 834 crashes.
The album’s overall average reveals a CE 2.9 Sec / 20.9 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 – 10,181 seconds / 3,119 crashes / CE 3.3 Sec / 18.2 CPM

As you can see, drummer Phil Rudd’s gained .1 on the Crash Every Sec with a .6 CMP increase on this album. He’s gaining on the unknown drummer and Tony Currenti.

For the latest research findings, listen to the Wheeler’s Dog Podcast.

My AC/DC Scientific Research: Let There Be Rock

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.

Now I present the findings for the album ‘Let There Be Rock’

One drummer: Phil Rudd

“Go Down” clocks in at 331 seconds.
79 total crashes
That’s an average crash every 4.2 seconds (CE _._ Sec) for an average of 14.3 crashes per minute (CPM).

“Dog Eat Dog” 215 seconds.
58 total crashes
CE 3.7 Sec / 16.2 CPM

“Let There Be Rock” 366 seconds.
114 total crashes
CE 3.2 Sec / 18.8 CPM

“Bad Boy Boogie” 268 seconds.
67 total crashes
CE 4 Sec / 15 CPM

“Problem Child” 325 seconds (also on the album ‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap’)
222 total crashes
CE 1.5 Sec / 40 CPM
(This version is :25 shorter and to prove my count, the averages for both songs came out with the same totals)

“Overdose” 369 seconds
94 total crashes
CE 3.9 Sec / 15.4 CPM

“Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be” 254 seconds
108 total crashes
CE 2.4 Sec / 25 CPM

“Whole Lotta Rosie” 334 seconds
131 total crashes
CE 2.5 Sec / 24 CPM

The album runs a total time of 2,462 seconds with 873 crashes.
The album’s overall average reveals a CE 2.8 Sec / 21.4 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 – 7,786 seconds / 2,285 crashes / CE 3.4 Sec / 17.6 CPM

As you can see, drummer Phil Rudd’s gained .4 on the Crash Every Sec with a 1.7 CMP increase on this album. He’s gaining on the unknown drummer and Tony Currenti.

For the latest research findings, listen to the Wheeler’s Dog Podcast.

My AC/DC Scientific Research: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

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.

Now I present the findings for the album ‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap’

One drummer: Phil Rudd

“Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” clocks in at 232 seconds.
64 total crashes
That’s an average crash every 3.6 seconds (CE _._ Sec) for an average of 16.7 crashes per minute (CPM).

“Love At First Feel” 191 seconds.
44 total crashes
CE 4.3 Sec / 14 CPM

“Big Balls” 159seconds.
45 total crashes
CE 3.5 Sec / 17.1 CPM

“Rocker” 171 seconds.
31 total crashes
CE 5.5 Sec / 10.9 CPM

“Problem Child” 346 seconds.
236 total crashes
CE 1.5 Sec / 40 CPM

“There’s Gonna Be Some Rockin’” 198 seconds
35 total crashes
CE 5.7 Sec / 10.5 CPM

“Ain’t No Fun (Waiting Round To Be A Millionaire)” 414 seconds
135 total crashes
CE 3.1 Sec / 19.4 CPM

“Ride On” 350 seconds
4 total crashes
CE 87.5 Sec / .7 CPM

“Squealer” 327 seconds
52 total crashes
CE 5.5 Sec / 12 CPM

The album runs a total time of 2,388 seconds with 660 crashes.
The album’s overall average reveals a CE 3.6 Sec / 16.7 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 – 5,324 seconds / 1,412 crashes / CE 3.8 Sec / 15.9 CPM

As you can see, drummer Phil Rudd’s average took it up a slight tick with a small gain on the unknown drummer and Tony Currenti. I think the bluesy number “Ride On” definitely drove down Mr. Rudd’s cymbal intensive playing with only 4 crashes in the entire song. I still maintain that my research will prove my theory.

For the latest research findings, listen to the Wheeler’s Dog Podcast.