Hundreds of bagpipers, including 98-year-old, break world record with rendition of AC/DC’s ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top’

Hundreds of bagpipers gathered in Melbourne, Australia, to perform AC/DC's "It's a Long Way to the Top," setting a new world record. A total of 374 pipers, including a 98-year-old participant, took part in the event called "The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash" held in Federation Square. This performance shattered the previous record of 333 pipers, which was set in Bulgaria in 2012 and confirmed by the Australian Book of Records. Among the performers were Les Kenfield and Kevin Conlon, who were part of the original 1976 AC/DC music video for the same song. The event drew thousands of spectators, some of whom were AC/DC fans heading to the band's concert later that day. Following the record-breaking performance, the pipers played encores of "Happy Birthday" and "Amazing Grace" to an enthusiasti... download the app to read more