What Do You Do for Money Honey

Zoo Freaks, get ready to crank up the volume as the Zoo Crew spins the electrifying "What Do You Do for Money Honey" by AC/DC from their legendary Back in Black album! This hard-hitting track, the third on the album, tells the story of a singer questioning how a mysterious woman earns her lavish living, with lyrics dripping in gritty curiosity and Brian Johnson's raw vocal power. One juicy piece of trivia comes from a 2024 Reddit post, where fans raved about the song’s studio construction, noting that its complex layering made it a challenge to perform live, which is why it was rarely played after the 2001 Stiff Upper Lip tour. Brian Johnson himself, in his memoir The Lives of Brian, explained that the song’s intricate production was a studio marvel but a logistical nightmare on stage.

Another tidbit from the AC/DCfans.net forum in 2011 highlights Brian’s vocal delivery as a standout, with fans calling it “balls out” and one of the high points of Back in Black. The song’s thunderous intro, classic riff, and Angus Young’s blistering guitar solo were praised as pure hard rock perfection. In 2020, AC/DC celebrated the 40th anniversary of Back in Black by releasing rare footage of a 1981 Tokyo performance of the song, shared via a post on X, showing a shirtless Angus and a hatless Brian Johnson hyping the crowd. The track also found its way into pop culture, featured in the 2015 trailer for the movie Masterminds starring Kristen Wiig and Zach Galifianakis, as noted on Blabbermouth.net.

AC/DC was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1973, founded by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. The siblings, inspired by their older brother George Young’s success with the Easybeats, started jamming with a raw, bluesy sound influenced by bands like Chuck Berry and The Rolling Stones. Malcolm, the rhythm guitarist, and Angus, with his iconic schoolboy outfit and frenetic stage presence, recruited drummer Phil Rudd, bassist Mark Evans, and vocalist Dave Evans initially. Bon Scott joined as frontman in 1974, cementing their early sound with his gritty charisma. Their first gig was at a small Sydney club, Chequers, on New Year’s Eve 1973, and their high-energy performances quickly built a local following. Albums like High Voltage and Highway to Hell propelled them to global fame, though tragedy struck with Bon Scott’s death in 1980. Brian Johnson stepped in, and Back in Black became a tribute to Scott and a cornerstone of rock history, selling over 50 million copies worldwide.

Stay connected with AC/DC through their official website, where you can find tour info, music, and exclusive content like the “Through The Mists Of Time” video. Follow them on Facebook for updates and fan interactions, Instagram for behind-the-scenes shots, and X for real-time news, like their 2020 post about the Tokyo live video. Zoo Freaks can also dive into fan communities at AC/DCfans.net, a hub for diehards sharing stories and song breakdowns, or join the AC/DC Fans Facebook group to connect with fellow rockers. Keep the riffs loud and the spirit wild, Zoo Crew!