# The 1979 album Run DMC and Ozzy Osbourne both agree is one of the greatest in history

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-1979-album-run-dmc-and-ozzy-osbourne-both-agree-is-one-of-the-greatest-in-history/
- Published: 2026-10-26T02:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T02:09:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-album-run-dmc-and-ozzy-osbourne-both-agree-is-one-of-the-greatest-in-history/
- Topics: Entertainment, Geopolitics, Music, Politics

## Key points

- DMC and Ozzy Osbourne both admire AC/DC’s *Highway to Hell*.
- DMC was struck by its gritty, powerful sound.
- Osbourne especially praised Bon Scott’s singing.

## Summary

Run DMC member DMC and Ozzy Osbourne both regard AC/DC’s 1979 album *Highway to Hell* as one of rock’s great records. Their shared admiration links artists who took rock in very different directions, and highlights the album’s appeal beyond its original audience.

DMC said the record’s gritty, powerful sound captivated him when he first heard it on New York radio, describing it as unlike the Beatles and almost cinematic. Osbourne praised AC/DC’s direct guitar style, calling the band “meat and potatoes”, and singled out Bon Scott’s vocals as the group’s best, while also expressing appreciation for Brian Johnson.

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