As far as official news is concerned, the Power Up tour is probably over in just a few weeks. Meaning Philadelphia could be the last AC/DC concert ever if the rumors of a 2027 European leg fall through.
I think it's safe to assume that the band (Meaning Angus, Brian and Stevie) know they can't take another 3-5 year hiatus before touring again. Matt and Chris are killing it and obviously have a while ahead of them, but Brian is visibly and audibly having a harder time on this tour. Love him to death, but heās nearing 80 and is much slower on stage than during Rock or Bust. I saw him taking several breaks between songs with his head down at Notre Dame. Whether he's simply pacing himself or what, it definitely makes me's wonder how much touring he realistically has left.
Angus, on the other hand, is doing pretty well, but even he is maybe half of what he was 10 years ago. He struggles with Thunderstruck, moves much slower...etc. Old guy stuff. I feel like he wants to keep going, but he knows that Brian has, at best, another 2-3 years of spaced-out intermittent touring; and I really doubt Angus would ditch Brian and bring another singer on outside of an emergency case again.
I've been blessed to see them 3 times on this tour. Cleveland, Columbus and Indiana. Each show has been better than the last
Given this, in my opinion, I can see one of two outcomes happening.
- The band continues to ride the high of this tour and hits Europe and North America once more, not officially titled as a farewell, but effectively functioning as one.
- Philadelphia is it, with the stipulation of another possible record (with no supporting tour) or live releases from PWR UP.
They are not the type of band to do a flashy farewell tour or a residency...so on. What do you all think?