{
  "id": 15645266,
  "title": "Why Argentina has become a second home for AC/DC’s original singer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/why-argentina-has-become-a-second-home-for-ac-dcs-original-singer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T18:07:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Herald",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-herald",
    "url": "https://buenosairesherald.com/culture-ideas/music/why-argentina-has-become-a-second-home-for-ac-dcs-original-singer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dave Evans, the original singer of AC/DC, shares his emotional connection to Argentina in a recent interview. During a concert in Buenos Aires last week, a 5-year-old fan hugged him, and Evans remarked that people of all ages love him. With a 73-year-old career that saw him travel the world, he claims Argentina has captured his heart the most. Since 2016, he has returned repeatedly, toured from Patagonia to Buenos Aires, and embraced the local football culture. Evans describes Argentina as free and safe, much like Australia was decades ago, and his connection to the country began unexpectedly when an Argentine promoter invited him to perform in Buenos Aires. The guitarist, Germán Catelli, became a lifelong musical partner, and together they explored towns outside the capital. The Argentine audience's intensity and devotion have made each visit memorable. Evans's love for Argentina extends to football, where he plays at Club Atlético Temperley, where he now has honorary lifetime membership. Over his decades-long career, Evans sang with AC/DC until 1974 and continued as a solo artist and part of Rabbit. He recently released an album, Justice, and plans to continue making music with Rabbit. Argentina has also influenced his recording career, with live recordings during tours and the 2020 single, \"Bad Ass Boy,\" recorded in Buenos Aires and filmed in Colombia. Despite being asked if he feels like a survivor of rock's earlier generation, Evans emphasizes that he remains focused on the present and future. His next stop after his October 23 concert in Buenos Aires is to return home, still feeling a strong connection to the rock-loving country.",
  "summary": "Welsh rocker Dave Evans began to sing in Australia, but now spends many weeks in a country where he feels “completely happy and free.” La entrada Why Argentina has become a second home for AC/DC’s original singer se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}