AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' Sets Tone At Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field

October 21, 2005

Leslie Baldacci of Chicago Sun-Times has penned an article examining the seemingly unlikely association between Australian hard rock veterans AC/DC and the the Chicago White Sox. "Thunderstruck", from AC/DC's 1990 release "The Razor's Edge", is the song that plays when the opening lineup is announced at U.S. Cellular Field.

In the arena of ballpark rock, every team has its favorites. The Angels use METALLICA's "Enter Sandman" to get the fans pumped up. The Texas Rangers use GUNS N' ROSES' "Welcome to the Jungle". The Yankees like NELLY's "Heart of A Champion".

"We use 'Detroit Rock City' by KISS when the team takes the field, and often in a rally situation we'll go with 'Eye of the Tiger', " said Joel Scott, promotions director for the Detroit Tigers. The team added a "Motor City Music Play" at the end of the fourth inning this year, featuring Detroit artists from ARETHA FRANKLIN to KID ROCK.

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