brian johnson tour history
brian johnson tour history
brian johnson tour history
DETAILS GEORDIE Jan. 1973 : Cannes, France (Palais Des Festivals) 7ieme MIDEM
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Event: 7ieme MIDEM
Note: Industry showcase. Date either 23 or 24 January.
DETAILS GEORDIE Jan. 1973 : Paris, France (Studios ORTF) ORTF "Point Chaud"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of TV show ORTF "Point Chaud," performing "All Because Of You." Date 23 or 24 January. Aired on 5 June.
DETAILS GEORDIE 6 Jan. 1973 : Whitchurch, UK (Civic Centre)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Gray Young Discoteque, Sams Soul band
DETAILS GEORDIE 7 Jan. 1973 : London, UK (Palladium)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Slade
Note: 3pm show and 7:30pm show
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 Jan. 1973 : Nottingham, UK (Intercon Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 18 Jan. 1973 : "Don't Do That / Francis Was A Rocker" Australian single
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "Don't Do That / Francis Was A Rocker" single released in Australia by Regal Zonophone/EMI. Geordie's publisher in Australia is J. Albert & Son, who would also sign AC/DC a year later.
DETAILS GEORDIE 19 Jan. 1973 : unknown, Holland AVRA "Popzien"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of TV Show AVRA "Popzien," performing "Don't Do That."
DETAILS GEORDIE 19 Jan. 1973 : Ilkeston, UK (Regency Disco)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 20 Jan. 1973 : Scunthorpe, UK (Baths Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Historic night, when Geordie is supported by Bon Scott's band Fraternity for the first time. Both bands would again share the same stage in April in Torquay and Plymouth, when Fraternity was renamed Fang.
DETAILS GEORDIE 22 Jan. 1973 : Merthyr Tydfil, UK (Tiffany's)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 25 Jan. 1973 : Liverpool, UK (Cavern Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Strife
DETAILS GEORDIE 26 Jan. 1973 : London, UK Recording session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording sessions for "All Because Of You."
DETAILS GEORDIE 27 Jan. 1973 : Frankfurt, Germany (Festhalle) - Cancelled
Cancelled
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Chuck Berry
Note: The band arrives at the venue too late to play after being held at french customs.
DETAILS GEORDIE 28 Jan. 1973 : Frankfurt, Germany German TV show
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of German TV Show.
DETAILS GEORDIE 29 Jan. 1973 : Strasbourg, France (Hall Du Wacken)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Chuck Berry
DETAILS GEORDIE 31 Jan. 1973 : Hamburg, Germany German TV show
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of German TV Show.
DETAILS GEORDIE 31 Jan. 1973 : Hamburg, Germany (Musikhalle)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Chuck Berry
DETAILS GEORDIE 1 Feb. 1973 : Hannover, Germany (Niedersachsenhalle)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Chuck Berry
Note: Berlin (Deutschlandhalle) was initially planned on that date.
DETAILS GEORDIE 2 Feb. 1973 : Dusseldorf, Germany (Philipshalle)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Chuck Berry
DETAILS GEORDIE 3 Feb. 1973 : Ludwigshafen, Germany (Friedrich Ebert Halle)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Chuck Berry
DETAILS GEORDIE 8 Feb. 1973 : Brookwood, UK (Bisley Pavilion)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 9 Feb. 1973 : "All Because Of You / Ain't It Just Like A Woman" UK single
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "All Because Of You / Ain't It Just Like A Woman" single released in the UK by EMI. It reaches #6 on the UK Charts on 28 April 1973. The single is also released in Angola, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, USA & Yugoslavia. It becomes the band's first (& only) 1 million seller worldwide.
DETAILS GEORDIE 10 Feb. 1973 : Bradford, UK (University)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 17 Feb. 1973 : London, UK (The Greyhound)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 18 Feb. 1973 : Sunderland, UK (Alexandra Hotel)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: The band walks off after 3 numbers, refusing to turn down the volume after complains. Exact date unconfirmed.
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 Feb. 1973 : Taunton, UK (County Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 28 Feb. 1973 : Anglesey, UK (Weelers 20+ club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE Mar. 1973 : London, UK BBC Radio 1 "Speakeasy with Jimmy Savile"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of radio show BBC Radio 1 "Speakeasy with Jimmy Savile." Date unconfirmed, between Jan-Mar. 73.
DETAILS GEORDIE 1 Mar. 1973 : Colwyn Bay, UK (Wedgwood Cinema)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Sandgate, Logs Workshop, Flash Harry, David Elvin
DETAILS GEORDIE 2 Mar. 1973 : Manchester, UK (Houldsworth Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Suzi Quatro
DETAILS GEORDIE 2 Mar. 1973 : "Hope You Like It" UK album
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "Hope You Like It" album released in the UK by EMI. It does not enter the UK charts. The album is also issued in Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, USA, Venezuela & Yugoslavia.
DETAILS GEORDIE 3 Mar. 1973 : Scarborough, UK (Intercon Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 9 Mar. 1973 : Newcastle, UK (Mayfair Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Shark
DETAILS GEORDIE 10 Mar. 1973 : Newport, UK (Harper Adams Agricultural College)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 11 Mar. 1973 : Bexley, UK (Black Prince)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 Mar. 1973 : Stoke-On-Trent, UK (Madeley College)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 16 Mar. 1973 : Stafford, UK (North Stafford Polytechnic) - Cancelled.
Cancelled.
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Death Kit, Glencoe
Note: Cancelled?
DETAILS GEORDIE 17 Mar. 1973 : Cranfield, UK (Cranfield Institute Of Technology)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 18 Mar. 1973 : London, UK (Finchley - Torrington Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 21 Mar. 1973 : Sheffield, UK (City Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Harley Quinne
DETAILS GEORDIE 23 Mar. 1973 : London, UK (Philippa Fawcett College)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 Mar. 1973 : Lowestoft, UK (South Pier Pavillion)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Originally scheduled on March 31.
DETAILS GEORDIE 25 Mar. 1973 : Stevenage, UK (Locarno)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Quicksands
DETAILS GEORDIE 28 Mar. 1973 : Manchester, UK (Didsbury College Of Education)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 28 Mar. 1973 : London, UK (BBC Television Studios) BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of TV show BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops," performing "All Because Of You." Airs 29 March. Geordie meet Roger Daltrey.
DETAILS GEORDIE 30 Mar. 1973 : London, UK (Rainbow Theatre)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Sweet
DETAILS GEORDIE Apr. 1973 : Madrid, Spain (M&M Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Geordie were based there for almost a week
DETAILS GEORDIE Apr. 1973 : Madrid, Spain (TVE Television Studios) TVE "A Todo Ritmo"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of TV Show TVE "A Todo Ritmo," performing "All Because Of You."
DETAILS GEORDIE 7 Apr. 1973 : Dunstable, UK (California Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: L.S.E. Disco
DETAILS GEORDIE 11 Apr. 1973 : Madrid, Spain (TVE Television Studios) TVE-2 "Estudio Abierto"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of TV Show TVE-2 "Estudio Abierto," performing "Don't Do That", "All Because Of You," and being interviewed.
DETAILS GEORDIE 13 Apr. 1973 : London, UK (BBC Television Studios) BBC-1 "Crackerjack 73"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of TV Show BBC-1 "Crackerjack 73," performing "All Because Of You."
DETAILS GEORDIE 14 Apr. 1973 : Kettering, UK (Central Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Exact date unconfirmed.
DETAILS GEORDIE 19 Apr. 1973 : London, UK (BBC Television Studios) BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of TV Show BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops," performing "All Because Of You." Possibly a re-run from 29 march.
DETAILS GEORDIE 19 Apr. 1973 : York, UK (Top Rank)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 20 Apr. 1973 : Sunderland, UK (Locarno Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Bill: Medicine Head, Geordie, Pan's People
DETAILS GEORDIE 21 Apr. 1973 : Ely, UK (The Malting)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 21 Apr. 1973 : Geordie on the cover of Disc
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Geordie on the cover of Disc magazine dated 21 April 1973, its first cover story in the British music press.
DETAILS GEORDIE 22 Apr. 1973 : Jacksdale, UK (The Grey Topper)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 23 Apr. 1973 : Torquay, UK (Town Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Fang
Capacity: 1,300
Attendance: 300
Note: Historic night when Geordie is supported by Australian band Fang, which includes Bon Scott on lead vocals. Brian collapses on stage from food poisoning and exhaustion, and is taken to Torbay Hospital overnight.
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 Apr. 1973 : Plymouth, UK (Guildhall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Fang
Note: Supported by Fang with Bon Scott on vocals.
DETAILS GEORDIE 25 Apr. 1973 : Bristol, UK (Boobs)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 27 Apr. 1973 : London, UK BBC Radio 1 "Sound Of The 70's"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of Radio show BBC Radio 1 "Sound Of The 70's."
DETAILS GEORDIE 27 Apr. 1973 : Wincanton, UK (Wincanton Race Course)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Right after the gig Brian drives 340 miles to North Shields to see his newborn daughter.
DETAILS GEORDIE 28 Apr. 1973 : Coningsby, UK (RAF Castle Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 30 Apr. 1973 : Castleford, UK (Civic Centre)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 5 May 1973 : London, UK Recording session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording sessions for "Can You Do It." Early May.
DETAILS GEORDIE 5 May 1973 : Seahouses, UK (Viking Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 8 May 1973 : Barnstaple, UK (Queens Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 9 May 1973 : unknown, Holland NCRV "Eddy, Ready, Go!"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of TV Show NCRV "Eddy, Ready, Go!," performing "All Because Of You." Airs the same day.
DETAILS GEORDIE 9 May 1973 : unknown, Holland Holland TV show
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of another Holland TV Show.
DETAILS GEORDIE 11 May 1973 : Manchester, UK (Granada Television Studios) Granada/ITV "Lift Off With Ayshea"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of TV show Granada/ITV "Lift Off With Ayshea," performing "All Because Of You."
DETAILS GEORDIE 12 May 1973 : Narberth, UK (Queens Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 13 May 1973 : unknown, Belgium Belgium TV & Radio shows
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Promotional tour of Belgium for TV & Radio shows.
DETAILS GEORDIE 14 May 1973 : unknown, Belgium Belgium TV & Radio shows
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Promotional tour of Belgium for TV & Radio shows.
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 May 1973 : unknown, Belgium Belgium TV & Radio shows
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Promotional tour of Belgium for TV & Radio shows.
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 May 1973 : "Hope You Like It" US album
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "Hope You Like It" album released in the USA by MGM. Geordie never makes it to the US to promote it, and the album sinks without a trace. It is the only Geordie album released in the States until 1981.
DETAILS GEORDIE 16 May 1973 : unknown, Belgium Belgium TV & Radio shows
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Promotional tour of Belgium for TV & Radio shows.
DETAILS GEORDIE 17 May 1973 : unknown, Belgium Belgium TV & Radio shows
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Promotional tour of Belgium for TV & Radio shows.
DETAILS GEORDIE 18 May 1973 : Newcastle, UK (Mayfair Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Supertramp
DETAILS GEORDIE 19 May 1973 : Bournemouth, UK (Corn Exchange)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 20 May 1973 : Great Yarmouth, UK (Tiffany's)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Rescheduled show from 11th May
DETAILS GEORDIE 21 May 1973 : Trowbridge, UK (Town Hall) - Postponed
Postponed
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 May 1973 : Canvey Island, UK (Cloud 9 Disco)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 May 1973 : "All Because Of You / Ain't It Just Like A Woman" Australian single
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "All Because Of You / Ain't It Just Like A Woman" single released in Australia by EMI.
DETAILS GEORDIE 25 May 1973 : Barnsley, UK (Civic Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 26 May 1973 : West Wycombe, UK (West Wycombe Estate) Sound Stage 73 - Cancelled?
Cancelled?
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Event: Sound Stage 73
Bill: Wizzard, Neil Sedaka, Geordie, Thomahawk, Southern Ramblers, Settlers, Nashville Teens, Country Fever, Bryan Chalker
Note: Charity concert in aid of The New Chilterns Samaritan Centre.
DETAILS GEORDIE 26 May 1973 : West Wickham, UK
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: London Free Festival
DETAILS GEORDIE 27 May 1973 : Bexley, UK (Black Prince)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE Jun. 1973 : "All Because Of You / Ain't It Just Like A Woman" US single
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "All Because Of You / Ain't It Just Like A Woman" single released in the USA by MGM. The single fails to chart.
DETAILS GEORDIE 1 Jun. 1973 : Trowbridge, UK (Town Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Rescheduled show from 21st May
DETAILS GEORDIE 1 Jun. 1973 : "Can You Do it / Red Eyed Lady" UK single
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "Can You Do it / Red Eyed Lady" single released in the UK by EMI. It reaches #13 on the UK Charts on 7 July 1973. The single is also released in Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Sweden & Yugoslavia.
DETAILS GEORDIE 2 Jun. 1973 : Dunstable, UK (California Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Dave Holland Disco Show
DETAILS GEORDIE 3 Jun. 1973 : Gravesend, UK (Civic Hall - Lord's Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 5 Jun. 1973 : Rhyl, UK (Dixieland Showbar) - Cancelled
Cancelled
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Johnny Neale & The Starliners, Lyn Barrie Duo, Johnny McGee
Note: Cancelled due to Brian Johnson suffering from laryngitis.
DETAILS GEORDIE 6 Jun. 1973 : Boston, UK - Cancelled
Cancelled
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Cancelled due to Brian Johnson suffering from laryngitis. Exact date unconfirmed.
DETAILS GEORDIE 8 Jun. 1973 : Wettingen, Switzerland (Jugendhaus) - Cancelled
Cancelled
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Cancelled due to Brian Johnson suffering from laryngitis.
DETAILS GEORDIE 9 Jun. 1973 : Zurich, Switzerland (Affoltern - Kirchgemeinde Zentrum Glaubten) - Cancelled
Cancelled
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Cancelled due to Brian Johnson suffering from laryngitis.
DETAILS GEORDIE 10 Jun. 1973 : Willisaw, Switzerland (Hotel Mohren) - Cancelled
Cancelled
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Cancelled due to Brian Johnson suffering from laryngitis.
DETAILS GEORDIE 13 Jun. 1973 : London, UK (BBC Television Centre) BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of TV show BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops", performing "Can You Do It." Airs 15 June.
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 Jun. 1973 : Baden Baden, Germany SRG/SWR "Hits A Gogo"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of TV show SRG/SWR "Hits A Gogo", performing "All Because Of You."
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 Jun. 1973 : Manchester, UK (Granada Television Studios) Granada/ITV "Lift Off With Ayshea"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of TV show Granada/ITV "Lift Off With Ayshea," performing "Can You Do It."
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 Jun. 1973 : March, UK (Marcam Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 16 Jun. 1973 : Eastbourne, UK (Winter Gardens)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 18 Jun. 1973 : Swansea, UK (Top Rank)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 22 Jun. 1973 : Doncaster, UK (Top Rank Suite)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: The Drifters
DETAILS GEORDIE 23 Jun. 1973 : Felixstowe, UK (Pier Pavillion)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 Jun. 1973 : Colchester, UK (Woods Leisure Centre)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 27 Jun. 1973 : London, UK (BBC Studios) Radio 1 "Speakeasy with Jimmy Savile"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of BBC Radio 1 "Speakeasy with Jimmy Savile."
DETAILS GEORDIE 27 Jun. 1973 : London, UK (BBC Studios) BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of TV show BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops", performing "Can You Do It." Airs 29 June.
DETAILS GEORDIE 29 Jun. 1973 : London, UK (Garnett College)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 30 Jun. 1973 : Hastings, UK (Aquarius)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE Jul. 1973 : Oslo, Norway (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE Jul. 1973 : Lokken, Denmark (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE Jul. 1973 : Arhus, Denmark (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE Jul. 1973 : Kobenhavn, Denmark Scandinavian TV Shows
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Two weeks tour of Scandinavia, concerts & TV Shows. Late July
DETAILS GEORDIE Jul. 1973 : various cities, Sweden Scandinavian TV Shows
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Two weeks tour of Scandinavia, concerts & TV Shows. Late July
DETAILS GEORDIE 1 Jul. 1973 : Southend, UK (Queen's Hotel)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 2 Jul. 1973 : Stafford, UK (Top Of The World)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 4 Jul. 1973 : Argylshire, UK (Coran Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 5 Jul. 1973 : Isle of Islay, UK (Bowmore Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 6 Jul. 1973 : Consett, UK (Blanchland - Acton Farm)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Brian gets electric shock on stage, and the band has to cancel the next gig.
DETAILS GEORDIE 7 Jul. 1973 : Penistone, UK (Town Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Cancelled due to Brian Johnson getting electric shock the previous night.
DETAILS GEORDIE 9 Jul. 1973 : London, UK (Red Bus Studios or Lansdowne Studio) Recording session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording Session for "Electric Lady" single and second album tracks.
DETAILS GEORDIE 10 Jul. 1973 : London, UK (Red Bus Studios or Lansdowne Studio) Recording session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording Session for "Electric Lady" single and second album tracks.
DETAILS GEORDIE 11 Jul. 1973 : London, UK (Red Bus Studios or Lansdowne Studio) Recording session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording Session for "Electric Lady" single and second album tracks.
DETAILS GEORDIE 12 Jul. 1973 : London, UK (Red Bus Studios or Lansdowne Studio) Recording session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording Session for "Electric Lady" single and second album tracks.
DETAILS GEORDIE 14 Jul. 1973 : Taunton, UK (Camelot)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 16 Jul. 1973 : Rotterdam, Holland (Doelen)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Sandy Coast
DETAILS GEORDIE 17 Jul. 1973 : Rotterdam, Holland (Doelen)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Harvey Andrews, Graham Cooper
DETAILS GEORDIE 31 Jul. 1973 : Preston, UK (Penelopes) - Cancelled
Cancelled
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Cancelled due to Swedish tour being extended.
DETAILS GEORDIE Aug. 1973 : unknown, Germany (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE Aug. 1973 : unknown, Belgium (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE Aug. 1973 : unknown, Denmark (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 2 Aug. 1973 : Newquay, UK (Blue Lagoon)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Brian Johnson lost his voice during this show.
DETAILS GEORDIE 3 Aug. 1973 : Barnstaple, UK (Queens Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Cancelled due to Brian Johnson losing his voice
DETAILS GEORDIE 4 Aug. 1973 : Penzance, UK (Winter Gardens)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Cancelled due to Brian Johnson losing his voice
DETAILS GEORDIE 5 Aug. 1973 : Jemelle, Belgium (Chapiteau) Festival De Jemelle
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Event: Festival De Jemelle
Bill: Argent, Geordie, Stackridge, Ange, Duffy, Average White Band, String Driven Thing, Quicksand, Alquin
Note: Headliners Argent did not appear, so Geordie headlined the festival but were badly received.
DETAILS GEORDIE 7 Aug. 1973 : Cleethorpes, UK (Cleethorpes Pier)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 8 Aug. 1973 : Hanley, UK (Heavy Steam Machine)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 9 Aug. 1973 : Liverpool, UK (New Cavern Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 9 Aug. 1973 : "Can You Do it / Red Eyed Lady" Australian single
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "Can You Do it / Red Eyed Lady" single released in Australia by EMI.
DETAILS GEORDIE 10 Aug. 1973 : Doncaster, UK (Top Rank)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Mud, Bay City Rollers
DETAILS GEORDIE 10 Aug. 1973 : "Electric Lady / Geordie Stomp" UK single
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "Electric Lady / Geordie Stomp" single released in the UK by EMI. It reaches #32 on 8 September 1973. The single is also issued in Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden & Yugoslavia.
DETAILS GEORDIE 11 Aug. 1973 : Melrose, UK (Waverley Castle Hotel)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Glencoe
DETAILS GEORDIE 12 Aug. 1973 : West Kingsdown, UK (Brands Hatch) Racing competition
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Event: Racing competition
Note: Radio Luxemburg Day. Racing competition.
DETAILS GEORDIE 12 Aug. 1973 : Isle Of Man, UK (Douglas - Palace Lido)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: After racing at Brands Hatch, the band flew to Douglas by helicopter. Equipment nearly didn't make it after missing the ferry from Liverpool but made its way on a fishing boat.
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 Aug. 1973 : London, UK (BBC Television Studios) BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of TV show BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops," performing "Electric Lady." Airs on 17 Aug.
DETAILS GEORDIE 17 Aug. 1973 : Swindon, UK (Brunel Rooms)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 18 Aug. 1973 : Dunstable, UK (California Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 19 Aug. 1973 : Colchester, UK (Woods Leisure Centre)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 20 Aug. 1973 : London, UK (Lansdowne Studios) Recording Session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording Session for "Don't Be Fooled By The Name." (House Of The Rising Sun, Fire Queen, Mercenary Man, Little Boy
DETAILS GEORDIE 21 Aug. 1973 : London, UK (Lansdowne Studios) Recording Session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording Session for "Don't Be Fooled By The Name." (House Of The Rising Sun, Fire Queen, Mercenary Man, Little Boy
DETAILS GEORDIE 22 Aug. 1973 : London, UK (Lansdowne Studios) Recording Session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording Session for "Don't Be Fooled By The Name." (House Of The Rising Sun, Fire Queen, Mercenary Man, Little Boy
DETAILS GEORDIE 23 Aug. 1973 : London, UK (Lansdowne Studios) Recording Session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording Session for "Don't Be Fooled By The Name." (House Of The Rising Sun, Fire Queen, Mercenary Man, Little Boy
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 Aug. 1973 : London, UK (Lansdowne Studios) Recording Session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording Session for "Don't Be Fooled By The Name." (House Of The Rising Sun, Fire Queen, Mercenary Man, Little Boy
DETAILS GEORDIE 25 Aug. 1973 : Antibes, France Festival D'Antibes
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Event: Festival D'Antibes
DETAILS GEORDIE 30 Aug. 1973 : unknown, Holland Holland TV show
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of TV show with Dick Powell.
DETAILS GEORDIE 31 Aug. 1973 : Rotterdam, Holland (Ahoy Sportspaleis) AVRO's Top Pop Festival 73
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Event: AVRO's Top Pop Festival 73
Supporting: Golden Earring
Bill: Golden Earring, Geordie, Stories, Albert Hammond, Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, Redbone.
Note: Live concert for AVRO TV. Airs Sept. 15th & 24th on Nederland-1.
DETAILS GEORDIE 31 Aug. 1973 : Andover, UK (Country Bumpkin) - Cancelled.
Cancelled.
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 1 Sep. 1973 : Felixstowe, UK (Pier Pavillion)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 2 Sep. 1973 : Chelmsford, UK (Town Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 3 Sep. 1973 : Shrewsbury, UK (Tiffany's)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 4 Sep. 1973 : Nottingham, UK (King & Queens)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 7 Sep. 1973 : St. Helens, UK (Theatre Royal)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 8 Sep. 1973 : Folkestone, UK (Leas Cliff Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Factory
Note: Originally supposed to play at St. Albans City Hall on that day.
DETAILS GEORDIE 10 Sep. 1973 : Jacksdale, UK (The Grey Topper)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Bassist Tom Hill involved in a car crash on his return from the gig.
DETAILS GEORDIE 11 Sep. 1973 : London, UK (BBC Maida Vale Studios) BBC Radio 1 Session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of a 30 minute radio session for BBC Radio 1.
DETAILS GEORDIE 12 Sep. 1973 : London, UK (Marquee Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Mr. Big
Note: The drummer from the support band Mr Big, John Burnip would seven years later recommend Brian Johnson to John Mutt Lange while working with Hit & Run Music.
DETAILS GEORDIE 13 Sep. 1973 : Reading, UK (Town Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 Sep. 1973 : Scampton, UK (RAF Base)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 16 Sep. 1973 : Southport, UK (New Theatre)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 20 Sep. 1973 : Portsmouth, UK (Locarno)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 21 Sep. 1973 : Hemel Hempstead, UK (Dacorum College)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 22 Sep. 1973 : Malvern, UK (Winter Gardens)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Mammoth, Sidewinder
DETAILS GEORDIE 28 Sep. 1973 : Hastings, UK (Polytechnic Students Union)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 29 Sep. 1973 : Cromer, UK (Links Pavillion)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 29 Sep. 1973 : Geordie in NME's annual readers poll
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Geordie is #10 in Brightest Hope category of the New Musical Express annual readers poll.
DETAILS GEORDIE Oct. 1973 : London, UK (Lansdowne Studios) Recording session
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording sessions for "Don't Be Fooled By The Name." Early October.
DETAILS GEORDIE Oct. 1973 : London, UK (Covent Garden) BBC-1 "Top Of The Pops" promo clip
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Filming a promo clip for "Electric Lady" to be broadcast on "Top Of The Pops" in late October. Probably never aired.
DETAILS GEORDIE 3 Oct. 1973 : Cardiff, UK (University)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 5 Oct. 1973 : Aberystwyth, UK (University)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 6 Oct. 1973 : Hull, UK (University)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 10 Oct. 1973 : Sheffield, UK (Polytechnic)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 11 Oct. 1973 : Bruxelles, Belgium
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording of TV show "Tienerklanken." Airs on 25 October on Belgie-Ned/Kanal 2/10.
DETAILS GEORDIE 12 Oct. 1973 : Doncaster, UK (Top Rank)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Limmie And The Fanily Cookin'
DETAILS GEORDIE 13 Oct. 1973 : Margate, UK (Dreamland Topspot)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Mick Tee Set
DETAILS GEORDIE 16 Oct. 1973 : Llanelli, UK (The Glen Ballroom)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Fable
DETAILS GEORDIE 17 Oct. 1973 : Manchester, UK (Granada Television Studios) Granada/ITV "Lift Off With Ayshea"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of TV show Granada/ITV "Lift Off With Ayshea."
DETAILS GEORDIE 18 Oct. 1973 : Blackpool, UK (Mecca)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 19 Oct. 1973 : Sunderland, UK (Locarno)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 20 Oct. 1973 : London, UK (Isleworth Borough Road College)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 20 Oct. 1973 : London, UK (Capital Radio's "Hullaballoo")
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Recording of live radio show on capital Radio. Geordie became the first group to have a live session for commercial radio.
DETAILS GEORDIE 21 Oct. 1973 : London, UK (BBC Radio 1) BBC Radio 1 "Sounds On Sunday"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Broadcast of radio show BBC Radio 1 "Sounds On Sunday," hosted by Johnny Walker.
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 Oct. 1973 : Jersey, UK (Demi-des-Pas Hotel)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 25 Oct. 1973 : Devon, UK (Festival Theatre Paignton)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 26 Oct. 1973 : London, UK (Edmonton - Picketts Lock Sports Centre) - Cancelled
Cancelled
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Holy Mackerel
DETAILS GEORDIE 26 Oct. 1973 : Hastings, UK (Pier Pavillion)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Bitch (or Moonstone), Colin Bell Disco
DETAILS GEORDIE 27 Oct. 1973 : Loughborough, UK (University - Edward Herbert Building)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 30 Oct. 1973 : Cleethorpes, UK (Winter Gardens)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE Nov. 1973 : unknown, Holland (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Late November.
DETAILS GEORDIE 1 Nov. 1973 : Herning, Denmark
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 2 Nov. 1973 : unknown, Denmark
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: 4-day tour of Denmark before going to Norway.
DETAILS GEORDIE 3 Nov. 1973 : unknown, Denmark
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: 4-day tour of Denmark before going to Norway.
DETAILS GEORDIE 4 Nov. 1973 : unknown, Denmark
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: 4-day tour of Denmark before going to Norway.
DETAILS GEORDIE 5 Nov. 1973 : unknown, Denmark
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: 4-day tour of Denmark before going to Norway.
DETAILS GEORDIE 6 Nov. 1973 : Hamar, Norway (Teatersalen)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 7 Nov. 1973 : Oslo, Norway (Chateu Neuf)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 8 Nov. 1973 : Karlskrona, Sweden
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 9 Nov. 1973 : Malmo, Sweden (Pireus)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 10 Nov. 1973 : Stockholm, Sweden (Pa Karen)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: DJ Gunnar Lindholm
DETAILS GEORDIE 11 Nov. 1973 : Goteborg, Sweden (Gustavus Adolphus)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 16 Nov. 1973 : Geilenkirchen, Germany (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Slade
DETAILS GEORDIE 19 Nov. 1973 : Minden, Germany (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Slade
DETAILS GEORDIE 20 Nov. 1973 : Luneburg, Germany (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Slade
DETAILS GEORDIE 23 Nov. 1973 : Wolverhampton, UK (Lafayette Club)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 23 Nov. 1973 : Gunzendorf, Germany (?)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 23 Nov. 1973 : "Black Cat Woman / Geordie's Lost His Liggie" UK single
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: "Black Cat Woman / Geordie's Lost His Liggie" single released in the UK by EMI. It is the band's first single that fails to chart in the UK, and none of their future single will chart either. The single is later released in Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Spain & Sweden.
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 Nov. 1973 : Berlin, Germany (?) - Cancelled?
Cancelled?
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supporting: Slade
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 Nov. 1973 : Berlin, Germany German TV show
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of German TV show.
DETAILS GEORDIE 26 Nov. 1973 : Newcastle, UK "Black Cat Woman" party
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Event: "Black Cat Woman" party
Note: Launch party for the "Black Cat Woman" single, with Malcolm MacDonald and Tigger the cat.
DETAILS GEORDIE 29 Nov. 1973 : Wrexham, UK (Denbighshire College of Technology)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 30 Nov. 1973 : "Don't Be Fooled By The Name" album UK release planned
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Planned date for the UK release of Geordie's second album "Don't Be Fooled By The Name." Test pressings are issued and the album is even reviewed in the UK press. However, the release is postponed and the album will eventually be issued in April 1974, with a different track listing.
DETAILS GEORDIE 1 Dec. 1973 : Dagenham, UK (Roundhouse)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 3 Dec. 1973 : Great Yarmouth, UK (Tiffany's)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 4 Dec. 1973 : Manchester, UK (Granada TV Studios) Granada/ITV "Lift Off With Ayshea"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Taping of TV show Granada/ITV "Lift Off With Ayshea." Airs on December 12.
Broadcast on 14th December 1973.
DETAILS GEORDIE 5 Dec. 1973 : Purley, UK (The Orchid)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 7 Dec. 1973 : Newcastle, UK (Mayfair) - Cancelled
Cancelled
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Planned concert at the Mayfair but cancelled early on.
DETAILS GEORDIE 7 Dec. 1973 : Coventry, UK (Canley College)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
DETAILS GEORDIE 1 Dec. 1973 : Geordie on cover of "It's Here"
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Note: Geordie appears on the cover of British "It's Here" magazine.
DETAILS GEORDIE 15 Dec. 1973 : Catford, UK (Lewisham Concert Hall)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Convoy
DETAILS GEORDIE 22 Dec. 1973 : Sint-Michiels, Brugge, Belgium (Boudewijnpark)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
Supported by: Pluto
DETAILS GEORDIE 24 Dec. 1973 : Glasgow, UK (Queen Margaret Union Christmas Ball)
Line Up
Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals
Vic Malcolm - Guitar
Tom Hill - Bass
Brian Gibson - Drums
