You Expect a Fun Kids’ AC/DC Cover, Then You Hear the Singer’s Voice

The opening notes are instantly familiar, but the musicians playing them are anything but expected. A young band launches into AC/DC’s Thunderstruck, taking on one of rock’s most recognizable songs with guitars, drums, and plenty of confidence as the crowd cheers them on.

Once the band kicks in, there’s no easing into it. The young musicians throw themselves into AC/DC’s Thunderstruck, with the singer confidently taking on the familiar verses while guitars and drums drive the performance forward.

What makes the clip especially fun is the live atmosphere. Cheers and applause keep breaking through between sections, giving the cover the feel of a real rock show rather than a polished studio performance. For such young musicians, it’s an ambitious song to tackle, and they attack it with plenty of energy.

The audience doesn’t wait for the final note to show its appreciation. Applause breaks through while the band is still playing, with laughter and cheers adding to the loose, cheerful atmosphere.

Those reactions make the clip feel less like a polished cover and more like being there in the crowd, watching a group of young musicians confidently tackle one of rock’s biggest songs.

AC/DC released Thunderstruck in 1990 as the lead single from The Razors Edge. More than three decades later, these young musicians are giving the song their own live treatment.

That contrast is part of the fun. The song may come from another generation, but the energy clearly hasn’t aged. AC/DC’s official Thunderstruck video shows the original in all its hard-rock glory.

Why This Cover Is So Much Fun

There’s nothing overly polished about this performance, and that works in its favor. You hear the music, the applause, the laughter and the little moments happening around the stage.

At the center of it all is a young band taking on a huge AC/DC favorite with enthusiasm and confidence. That combination gives the clip its charm.

After the final notes, the band offers a quick “Thank you, thank you” before the next act, Disruptive Crew, is announced.

It’s a simple ending to a performance built around youthful energy and the unmistakable thrill of playing a rock classic in front of a supportive crowd.

For another young band putting its stamp on classic rock, The Graystones’ Separate Ways cover is well worth a watch.