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AC/DC are an Australian rock band from Sydney. Formed in November 1973, the group originally consisted of vocalist Dave Evans, lead guitarist Angus Young, rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young (his older brother), bassist Larry Van Kriedt and drummer Colin Burgess.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 17 January 2025. Australian musician; lead guitarist of AC/DC For the actor born Angus Young, see Alan Young. Angus Young Young performing in 2024 Background information Birth name Angus McKinnon Young Born (1955-03-31) 31 March 1955 (age 69) Glasgow, Scotland Origin Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ...
Except for a brief absence in 1988, he was a member of AC/DC from its inception in 1973 until retiring in 2014 for health reasons. As a member of AC/DC, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. [1] Rolling Stone named Young as the 38th best guitarist of all time along with his younger brother and fellow AC/DC member Angus ...
Colin Burgess, AC/DC's original drummer, has died, the band announced Friday on social media. He was 77.
Colin Burgess, Original AC/DC Drummer, Dies At 77 “‘Killing Floor’ is one of my favorite Howlin’ Wolf songs, but also one of the iconic blues riffs that turned me on as a young guitar ...
Australian drummer Colin Burgess, an original member of the hard rock band AC/DC in the early 1970s, has died, the band confirmed on its social media accounts. “Very sad to hear of the passing ...
AC/DC were formed in the Australian pop music scene of the early to mid-1970s, [1] which is described as the third wave of rock music. [2] Many local 1960s artists – e.g., the Easybeats and the Masters Apprentices, had attempted to gain international recognition but achieved limited commercial success overseas and disbanded after returning to Australia.
Larry Van Kriedt (born July 4, 1954) is an American-born Australian jazz musician. He is best known for being the original bassist for the rock band AC/DC around November 1973, joining Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar), Angus Young (lead guitar), Dave Evans (lead vocals) and Colin Burgess (drums).