Fly on the Wall Tour

The tour was split into two legs, an American leg starting on 2 September 1985 in Binghamton, New York and a European leg ending on 16 February 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The tour was marked by protests from some groups who claimed AC/DC's music was connected to the Night Stalker murders,[http://www.crabsodyinblue.com/acdcnightstalker.htm AC/DC The Case of the Night Stalker – Richard Ramirez] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503063159/http://www.crabsodyinblue.com/acdcnightstalker.htm |date=3 May 2010 }} which resulted in the Costa Mesa show on the North American leg being cancelled, after another murder was reported by a man wearing a hat with the band's name on it.{{sfn|Sutcliffe|2010|pp=136–137}} Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force was the opening act on this tour.{{cite news |title=Concert Calendar |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9YZiAAAAIBAJ&dq=ac%2Fdc+yngwie+rising+force&pg=PA54&article_id=4755,281536 |access-date=5 August 2022 |issue=85207 |publisher=Observer-Reporter |date=3 September 1985 |location=Washington/Waynesburg, Pennsylvania |page=C-4 |language=en |quote=Sept. 10 - AC/DC with Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force, Civic Arena, 7.30 p.m}}

Pete Bishop from the Pittsburgh Press who attended the Pittsburgh concert, opened his review with a headline, suggesting that the band could be losing their charge. He noted on the differences between the concert and the other in 1983, detailing that cannons were not fired before performing "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)", nor did Angus moon the audience or ride on a roadie's shoulders through the audience - as well as noting the low attendance of 7,065 fans compared to the 12,284 fans that attended in 1983. He also criticized the vocals of Johnson, who said couldn't hit the highest note on "You Shook Me All Night Long". However, Bishop praised the band, noting that they radiated fun - adding that the band looked like they were having a good time on stage.{{cite news |last1=Bishop |first1=Pete |title=Could AC/DC be losing some of its charge? |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RGodAAAAIBAJ&dq=ac%2Fdc+yngwie+rising+force&pg=PA25&article_id=6968,7069851 |access-date=5 August 2022 |publisher=The Pittsburgh Press |date=11 September 1985 |location=Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |page=D7 |language=en}}

Jerry Spangler from the Deseret News, gave the Salt Lake City performance a positive review, opening that the band delivered a one-two punch alongside the opening act Yngwie Malmsteen. He praised Angus Young's performance, whom Spangler stated had delivered a first-class party-time rock show at ear-splitting decibels as the band performed new songs from the album Fly on the Wall. He noted on the audience who were dancing and cheering, stating that they were not disappointed - loving every minute of the energy-packed show. With the band starting off with a sizzling performance, Spangler also noted on the band milking the crowd for its worth, performing old and new songs to satisfy the metal-hungry crowd.{{cite news |last1=Spangler |first1=Jerry |title=Malmsteen, AC/DC deliver a one-two punch |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=E5QpAAAAIBAJ&dq=ac%2Fdc+yngwie&pg=PA30&article_id=7072,3999642 |access-date=5 August 2022 |publisher=The Deseret News |date=24 October 1985 |location=Salt Lake City, Utah |page=12C |language=en}}

• Angus Young – lead guitar
• Cliff Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Simon Wright – drums
• Brian Johnson – lead vocals

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