Best remembered as the original frontman of the legendary hard rock band AC/DC, singer Bon Scott was born Ronald Belford Scott in Kirriemuir, Scotland on July 9, 1946. Scott's family migrated to Melbourne from Kirriemuir, Scotland when he was six years old and soon moved to Fremantle, Western Australia. Bon Scott performed with several bands before joining AC/DC in 1974. He was lead singer and co-lyricist of AC/DC (1974-1980) and he led the band to its initial international success. The 1979 album Highway to Hell was the last for Bon. It has sold over 7-million copies in the US alone. AC/DC's sixth album, it solidified the band's international superstar status.
Scott was just 33 when found dead on February 19, 1980 from acute alcohol poisoning after a night out in London. Bon Scott now rests in the Memorial Gardens at the Fremantle Cemetery. His grave, now listed by the National Trust, is the most visited in Australia.
Doug Thorncroft is President of the Bon Scott Fan Club. He grew up listening to AC/DC's music his passion has rubbed off on his kids who are rock 'n roll fans too. Doug was an advocate for the commissioning of the Bon Scott Statue currently on display in the Greg James Sculpture Gallery. It will be erected at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour around 9 July (the anniversary of Bon's birth). 
Inspired by Australia's most iconic rock and roller, The Bon Scott Project is a multi-faceted program celebrating and critiquing the life and times of BON SCOTT, lead singer and co-lyricist of AC/DC (1974-1980). The exhibition is presented by Fremantle Arts Centre (www.fac.org.au) until 29 June, 2008. Although Doug didn't grow up in Fremantle like Bon did, he sees the city as his 'home' and loves the energy and vibe of the place. Doug is eagerly awaiting the release of the new AC/DC album as it will be their first in 8 years. He would love AC/DC to come back to play in Oz, as they haven't played in Perth since 2001.
Further Information
http://www.bonscott.com.au/
http://www.gregjamessculpture.com/
http://www.fac.org.au/
http://www.westernaustralia.com/
