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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.
AC/DC were formed in the Australian pop music scene of the early to mid-1970s, [2] which is described as the third wave of rock music. [3] 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.
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 ...
According to members of the band Terrorizer, in January 2019 Johnson confirmed to them that he was back in AC/DC after getting "sick of denying it" and that he was working on a new album. [ 25 ] On 30 September 2020, AC/DC posted a photo on social media listing the band's new line-up, including Johnson on vocals, as well as a photo featuring ...
Colin Burgess, AC/DC's original drummer, has died, the band announced Friday on social media. He was 77.
His first studio album with AC/DC was Powerage in 1978. Williams was inducted into the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of AC/DC in 2003. Williams announced his retirement from AC/DC in 2016, but returned for their 2020 comeback album Power Up along with band mates Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd. His side projects include benefit ...
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers AC/DC will kick off their first U.S. tour in nine years — and possibly the band’s final tour ever — when they headline U.S. Bank Stadium on April 10. Tickets ...
Surviving AC/DC members include Brian Johnson (who was replaced by Axl Rose in 2016), bassist Cliff Williams and drummer Phil Rudd.. In his 2022 memoir, The Lives of Brian, Johnson, now 77, said ...