AC/DC Lane

October 1, 2004 | Corporation Lane was renamed ACDC Lane described as a victory for rock ‘n’ roll.

Melbourne City Council unanimously voted to honour the Australian rockers, who in 1975 filmed their classic rock anthem It’s a Long Way to the Top on the back of a flatbed truck travelling down Swanston Street.

Reason: Many including: music video for “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)”filmed on Melbourne’s Swanston Street, AC/DC’s status as cultural ambassadors for Australia, <b>the band’s ties to Melbourne</b>, and the lane’s position in the city’s bar district.