LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 8, 1985 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "AC/DC" with Brian Johnson at the Forum on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal candidate for custom framing, local history display, or inclusion in a dedicated rock or pop culture memorabilia collection.

Experience music history in the making with authentic, original newspaper advertisements capturing the opening-night premieres of legendary live concert performances, sourced straight from the entertainment capital of the world.

Background: AC/DC’s October 18, 1985 performance at The Forum in Inglewood, California, captured the band during a pivotal, transitional era on their Fly on the Wall Tour, showcasing a fiery 16-song set that paired new material with their legendary anthems. Supporting their self-produced ninth album, the show opened with the raw energy of "Fly on the Wall" alongside tour staples like "Shake Your Foundations" and "Sink the Pink," while featuring young prodigy Simon Wright on drums following Phil Rudd's departure. Set against a backdrop of intense public scrutiny—due to the media sensationalizing high-profile crime cases associated with the band's imagery—and bolstered by guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen as the opener, the gig proved to be a defiant display of unadulterated hard rock. Driven by Brian Johnson's raspy vocals, Angus Young's untamed stage presence, and iconic hits like "Back in Black," "Highway to Hell," and "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)," the performance reaffirmed AC/DC’s enduring status as an unrivaled arena-rock powerhouse despite 1980s music industry headwinds.