AC/DC Tribute Band Spotlight: Adrian Conner on Fronting Hell’s Belles for 25 Years | Ep. 008

Get ready to plug in and turn it up, because we have an absolute legend in the house! This week, we sit down with the incredible Adrian Conner , the powerhouse lead guitarist for the world-famous, all-female AC/DC tribute band, Hell's Belles. For over two decades, Adrian Conner and her bandmates have been shaking audiences to their foundations, and she's here to pull back the curtain on their electrifying journey. We get into how she went from learning Zeppelin riffs in her bedroom to auditioning for a band she didn't even realize was a tribute act! Adrian Conner gives us an unparalleled insider's look at the evolution of the tribute scene over the last 25 years. What's the secret to longevity? How do you handle it when another tribute band shows up on your turf? And what's the one AC/DC song that gets her fired up every single time she hits the stage? We also talk about her other project on Joan Jett's label and the insane logistics of balancing life, music, and the open road. This isn't just a conversation; it's a masterclass in rock and roll perseverance from a true pioneer. You absolutely don't want to miss this one! 🎸 Listen & Follow Tribute Band Sessions: 🌐 ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ 🍎 ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ 📘 ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠Watch Tribute Band Sessions on YouTube 01:27 – Welcoming Adrian Conner of Hell's Belles02:07 – Adrian Conner’s First Tribute Band Experience03:25 – What Is a Tribute Band?04:27 – How Adrian Conner Got Started in Music06:06 – The Evolution of the Tribute Scene07:10 – The Rise of “Buffet” Bands like Hairball09:20 – The Art of Playing Lead Guitar11:54 – Touring Life: Venues, Logistics, and International Gigs15:20 – Band Management & On-the-Road Crew (or Lack Thereof)16:33 – Business Realities of a Touring Tribute Band18:35 – Memorable Moments on the Road20:51 – How Many Shows a Month?21:38 – Juggling Bands: Adrian Conner Project on Joan Jett’s Label22:41 – Balancing Touring and Home Life25:58 – Favorite AC/DC Song to Play Live29:50 – The Future of Hell’s Belles & the Tribute Scene34:06 – Where to Find Adrian Conner Online Find Hells Belles Here https://www.hellsbelles.info/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices