AC/DC’s Toronto Show Was Canceled After Severe Storm Damage — But When Angus Young Made A Surprise Appearance For Disappointed Fans, One Parent Handed The Rock Legend Something He Definitely Wasn’t Expecting To Autograph

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1. The Canceled Toronto Show and Surprise Pop-Up Appearance

AC/DC’s legendary lead guitarist Angus Young made headlines during an unexpected fan event in Toronto, sparked by unfortunate weather circumstances.

Watch AC/DC's Angus Young Sign a Fan's Baby in Toronto

  • The Canceled Concert: AC/DC was originally scheduled to rock Rogers Stadium in Toronto as part of their massive Power Up tour. However, the show had to be completely scrapped after a severe, 100-year storm (featuring a suspected microburst, extreme winds, and heavy rainfall) inflicted “significant damage” on the stadium venue.
  • Making It Up to the Fans: To compensate disappointed ticket-holders, an official AC/DC pop-up merchandise event was organized, offering exclusive gear, band memorabilia, and gear displays.
  • The Surprise Band Visit: While band members typically do not attend these retail pop-ups, Angus Young and members of the crew made an unexpected, surprise in-person appearance to meet fans and sign autographs.

    Watch AC/DC's Angus Young Sign Baby at Toronto Pop Up

2. The Unconventional “Baby-Signing” Viral Moment

Amidst the usual sea of guitars, vinyl records, and tour T-shirts being shoved forward for signatures, Angus Young found himself participating in a bizarre and viral rock ‘n’ roll tradition.

WATCH: AC/DC's Angus Young Autographs an Actual Baby - Metal Injection

  • Signing the Infant: As captured on video by ecstatic fans, a baby was lifted up to the signing table, prompting Angus to cheerfully autograph the child.
  • Passing the Torch: True to form, the baby was subsequently handed over to AC/DC bassist Chris Chaney, who added his signature to the unconventional canvas as well.
  • A Growing Trend: Rock historians and fans quickly pointed out that this bizarre occurrence wasn’t a one-off anomaly—Angus had previously signed another baby earlier in the year during a stop in Argentina, cementing his status as perhaps the only rock icon regularly adding infant-autographing to his tour resume.