9 0 8B - The Michigan Daily - Weekend Maguite - Thursday,March 13, 2003 AC/DC's highway to Hall of Fame ,w, The Michigan Daily - Weekend magazi Final Four: Don't pick like a sucker By JamesPfnt Daily Arts Writer I'll never forget the first time I heard the AC/DC classic "T.N.T." Some bud- dies and I were driving around when, all of a sudden, the radio took a break from sucking and played something good. Upon recognizing "T.N.T.'s" three-chord guitar riff and its "Oy! Oy!" chant, my friends went apeshit, headbanging like the buffoons they are. I braced myself, certain we would crash. But I must admit, though I'd never heard the song before, I too was banging and singing along by the end. Such is the power of AC/DC. "T.N.T." comes from the band's 1976 debut album, High Voltage, a master- piece of raw, stripped-down rock and roll. The band was in top form: Angus and Malcolm Young's guitars were I scorching, the rhythm section of Phil Rudd and Mark Evans was thunderous and who could forget the late, great Bon Scott. His high-pitched wail fit the band's gritty sound better than any pris- sy "vocalist" ever could. Of course, great songs are more important than good musician- Rock and ship, and High Roll Hall of Voltage delivers Fame them in spades. induction Along with series. "T.N.T.," the most Part 3 of 3 recognizable tune here is definitely "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll)," a declaration of AC/DC's aspirations of rock greatness. The band seemingly knew from the beginning that they would make it, even if it would be a long, sleazy road. The song's use of bag- pipes is truly inspired: The trade- off between the pipes and Angus' guitar would be laughable if it didn't work so well. Other numbers like "Rock and Roll Singer" and the title track reaffinn the band's desire to rock at all costs. AC/DC may have played louder and faster than their predecessors, but High Voltage is no-frills, old school rock. "Can I Sit Next to You Girl" sports a Chuck Berry-style° riff, and "The Jack," with its hilarious double entendres (now an AC/DC trademark), is pure blues-rock. Hell, "She's Got Balls" contains one of the simplest guitar riffs in history. AC/DC's music isn't high- minded or pretentious, and Bon's lyrics, appropriately, aren't either. No bastion of morality, Scott tells raunchy tales of drinking, fighting and getting laid. You can picture the trashy scenes of songs like "She's Got Balls" and "Little Lover" without even hearing them. Sure, some (squares) might find them offensive, but these tasteless (and perhaps a little sexist) lyrics are as refreshing now as they must have been in the '70s. Its catchy tunes, down and dirty From lyrics, powerful the instrumentation and Vault unrelenting energy make High Voltage a classic. The blueprint for all subsequent AC/DC records, Voltage would probably be more highly vaunted if the band had- n't recorded so many great follow-ups. AC/DC wrote four more classics in the next five years: Let There Be Rock, Pow- erage, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, and Highway to Hell. Tragically, just months after singing about a "Highway to Hell," Bon Scott ended up there. In one of rock's most legendary deaths, Bon choked on his own vomit, inspiring numerous copycats over the years (including John Bonham) and an equally infamous song, Ozzy's "Suicide Solution." In the wake of it's singer's death, any other band would have packed it in and called it a career. This one would record one of the great- est albums in rock history. AC/DC unleashed Back in Black in 1980, a flawless slab of rock and roll that would become the band's crown jewel. Full of classics and not a single dud, it serves as a glorious tribute not only to Bon Scott, but also to the power of rock and roll. It also proved that new singer Brian Johnson was an inspired choice. His vocals are powerful and pas- sionate, and the new lineup's chemistry is almost tangible. The band went on to record string of quality albums in the '80s and '90s, including For Those About to Rock (We Salute You), The Razor's Edge and 2000's Stiff Upper Lip. All of them sound essentially the same, and I would- n't have it any other way. And now, after nearly three decades of rocking like no band before them, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame salutes AC/DC. By Joseph Utman Daily Arts Writer For the avid sports fan, no misery surpasses that engendered when his or her "lock" for the Final Four loses to a Coppin State by 2:30 on the opening Thursday of the NCAA Tour- nament. What follows is intended to facilitate the successful avoidance of this misfortune; it is a primer for making picks, a process that will commence around seven o'clock on Sunday when the NCAA unveils this year's field of 65. KNOW YOUR HISTORY Trends become trends because certain phenomenon occur consis- tently, and the tournament has its fair share of traditions. Among other stats, please keep in mind that: No team seeded higher than eight has ever won the national title; no Final Four has ever included all four top seeds, and only twice in the last 10 years have three made it; only two teams from outside the BCS conferences have won the national title since the field was expanded to 64 teams, and the last time it happened was 1981. Beyond the hard facts, those determined to learn from history should know that seemingly invariably, a 12 seed upsets a five, and almost as fre- quently, an 11 takes down an six and a 10 defeats a seven. There are other historical ele- ments to consider when filling out your brackets. To the point, literal- ly, guard play is of paramount importance in the tournament because it is the backcourt men, particularly the point guard, who handle the ball, initiate the offense, and interpret the defense of teams they a likely haven't previ- ously played. Failure to fulfill any of these obligations can result in turnovers, defensive break- downs, and a quick exit. Not convinced? Ask Steve Blake, Jay' Williams, Mateen Cleeves, Ricky Moore and Wayne Turner, the last five national-champion point guards. Flawless players? Certainly not. Exceptional floor generals? Cer- tainly. COLLEGE BASKETBALL IS A COACH'S GAME Given diffuse talent, winning and losing often depend on the hoops acu- men of the coaches. Those seeking to impress their friends and bankrupt their bookies may want to consider the tourna- ment histories of the coaches guid- ing some of the teams expected to win. Flat out, some coaches strug- gle in tournament settings, so don't be deceived if they've guided their teams to gaudy regular-season win totals relying on ample prep time and myriad sources for inspiration. In the tournament, many of those luxuries disappear, coaches never afforded more than four or five days to scout up to three teams and only given the inherent urgency of the tournament's one-and-done for- mat for winning impetus. (Though that really should suffice.) Watch out for Purdue's Gene Keady, Roy Williams of Kansas and Bob Huggins at Cincinnati. The Boil- ermakers, Jayhawks, and Bearcats have not cut down the nets under their current bosses. Keady's never been to the Final Four while Williams and Huggins routinely loses prematurely with prohibitive favorites. One more man to be leary of is Notre Dame's Mike Brey. His Irish lost to non-tour- nament team in the first round of the Big East Tournament and the second- year coach is still cutting his teeth with a team that may draw upset- waiting-to-happen Pennsylvania in the first round. Gonzaga's Mark Few, Louisville's Rick Pitino, and Utah's Rick Majerus may spur their teams to victory. Few have found ways to motivate the Zags when considered either the underdog or the favorite; Pitino has always gotten his play- ers to force the oppo- nent to play his team's AP Photo T.J. Ford game; and Majerus has deftly deployed unexpected defens- es to befuddle favored opponents. One more coach to consider is Dennis Felton of Western Kentucky, who has guided his team to the Tourney for the third straight year despite miss- ing his preseason all-ameri- can center Chris Marcus. ROAD WARRIORS With exceptions like Duke sometimes playing in T N.C., few teams enjoy a home- court advantage in the NCAA Carme lo Anthon 02/03 winter season 1 t s sa r OR y' Tournament, and the ability to win away from home becomes important. This was proof, as many teams fal- tered on the road. College basketball's better road teams have been Kentucky (14-2 away from Rupp), Arizona (8- 2), Stanford (8-2), Syracuse (8-3), Florida (8-5), and Texas (8-5). Con- versely, there are a handful of bubble teams who have struggled on the road (North Carolina State is 3-8; Min- nesota is 2-8), yet they aren't neces- sarily going dancing. Of the Tourney locks, be wary of Missouri (4-8), Pur- due (4-8), Cincinnati (4-7), and Maryland (5-6). STYLES MAKE FIGHTS Ok, so that adage is commonly used in boxing, but it is certainly applicable here. Part of the Tourna- ment's unique intrigue is that it pits teams against each other that play dif- ferent ways, and often whoever adapts better emerges from the contest victo- rious. That is particularly so on defense, where the right tweak or con- fusing zone can disrupt an offense or shutdown a top scorer. This consideration could manifest itself when a slow-it-down team like Wisconsin plays a run-and-gun squad like Louisville. Another stylistic dif- ference to look for is if a zone-reliant team must play a squad that can bomb from the perimeter. It could get ugly for the zone team that can't adjust against Creighton or Duke. Contrari- ly, those who play Utah or Oklahoma better find alternative ways to score, because teams like those will prioritize disrupting an offense. ANYTHING ELSE? Here are some miscellaneous items to bear in mind when fig- urmg out who could be going to New Orleans: Rely on credible sources for information, the best being yourself; depth is always important in a tournament because the rapid succession of games and their intensity can be wearisome; senior leader- ( ship is key, especially in loud arenas and under extreme pres- sure; go with your gut. AP Photo WHAT'S THE GOOD y wORD? So, who has a shot to go far in the tournament? With the important caveat that the brackets are still undetermined and thus, a lot is still unkonwn. Here are some teams that could do some damage: ARIZONA AND KENTUCKY Both Wildcats have distanced themselves from the competition. They have strong senior leadership, good guard play, and excellent athleti- cism and depth. These are chalk teams; Texas The 'Horns swept Oklahoma and are 8-5 against the RPI top 50. Most importantly, they have T.J. Ford, the nation's best point guard and a man that the Pistons have said is the best non-NBA player not named LeBron. Ford and the deep Texas team may get a top seed and seemed primed for a run SYRACUSE Led by freshman sensation Carme- lo Anthony, Syracuse can score with anyone and has great balance among Anthony, Jerry McNamara, Billy Edelin, Kueth Duany Hakim Warrick. Among elite teams, this is a danger- ous "sleeper." XAVIER David West and Romain Sato are as good a combination as any, and the Musketeers have been on fire after a disappointing opening half of the season. Thad Motta has a team that could beat a top seed given steady Lionel Chalmers and the deadly duo. Royal Shakespeare Company US Premiere! 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