The band’s long-awaited return to Madison brought thousands of fans to campus for a night of classic hard rock anthems.
Nearly 50,000 people gathered to see legendary rock band AC/DC perform in Madison as part of their international Power Up Tour. The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s historic Camp Randall Stadium was a fitting setting for the band’s first appearance in the city in 25 years. It was also their first concert in Wisconsin since 2010, which might have been why the energy during their concert on Sunday, July 19 felt particularly electrifying. Following a set by opening act The Pretty Reckless, AC/DC took the stage to play hits spanning their 50-year career, leaving fans, dare we say it, thunderstruck.
Frontwoman Taylor Momsen, with the band The Pretty Reckless, primes the crowd as the opening act for AC/DC. Photo: Jeff Miller / UW–MadisonThe band returned to Madison after 25 years to play Camp Randall’s first concert of the summer. Photo: Jeff Miller / UW–MadisonLead singer Brian Johnson takes in the nearly 50,000 concert-goers who sing along to the band’s hits. Photo: Jeff Miller / UW–MadisonWho’s ready to rock? A fan reacts to the band’s performance. Photo: Jeff Miller / UW–MadisonAC/DC powered up the crowd ahead of their 21-song set, which included classics like Back in Black and T.N.T. Photo: Jeff Miller / UW–MadisonGuitarist Angus Young, wearing a blue velvet version of his hallmark schoolboy uniform, takes center stage for a guitar solo. Photo: Jeff Miller / UW–MadisonUsually filled with Badger red for home football games, Camp Randall welcomed a sea of black band t-shirts. Photo: Jeff Miller / UW–Madison
