# In 1968, the last two truly great rock ‘n’ roll songs arrived, according to Angus Young

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1968-the-last-two-truly-great-rock-n-roll-songs-arrived-according-to-angus-young/
- Published: 2026-10-30T11:47:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T12:37:03+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/in-1968-two-last-great-rock-n-roll-songs-according-to-angus-young/
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Music, World

## Key points

- Angus Young says rock ‘n’ roll peaked in 1968.
- He names two Rolling Stones songs as the last great examples.
- He favours direct, blues-rooted riffs over complexity.

## Summary

AC/DC’s Angus Young regards 1968 as the point when rock ‘n’ roll stopped being great, arguing that simplicity, attitude and a strong riff matter more than musical complexity. His view reflects AC/DC’s commitment to keeping their sound direct, and his criticism of bands he sees as disguising their influences in pursuit of originality.

Young singled out the Rolling Stones’ ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ and ‘Street Fighting Man’ as the last truly great rock ‘n’ roll songs. He admired Keith Richards’ ability to convey a feeling with very few notes, and said the Stones could still perform ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ convincingly. In a 1977 interview, he dismissed what came after, including Led Zeppelin, as imitation of earlier bands such as The Who.

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