The Cartoon That Inspired The Title Of The AC/DC Song “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.”
Here’s a little cool rock and roll fact: The 1960’s cartoon series Beany and Cecil featured a dastardly character named, “Dishonest John,” who carried around a business card that read: “Dirty…
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 28: Musician Angus Young of AC/DC performs at Dodger Stadium on September 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Here's a little cool rock and roll fact: The 1960's cartoon series Beany and Cecil featured a dastardly character named, "Dishonest John," who carried around a business card that read: "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Holidays, Sundays, and Special Rates." Thank Angus Young, who suggested the song title to brother Malcolm and Bon Scott, all of whom are credited with writing one of our favorite rock songs.
Check out an episode of "Beany and Cecil below.
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Rockyn Robyn Lane is WRAT’s Music Director & Assistant Program Director. She also has worked as the on air goddess 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday Through Friday since 1996! Robyn loves to write articles and blogs mostly about food with an emphasis on local eateries. She says she loves shining the spotlight on local businesses, giving them the love they deserve. Not surprisingly, Robyn also loves to cook and bake herself. He recipes can be found on WRAT’s various social media pages. She also hosted a short series called “Rocker In The Kitchen” where she cooks with various rock artists.
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