AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Their music has been variously described as hard rock, blues rock, and heavy metal, but the band themselves call it simply "rock and roll". AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, 1975's High Voltage. Membership subsequently stabilised around the Young brothers, singer Bon Scott, drummer Phil Rudd, and bassist Mark Evans. Evans was fired from the band in 1977 and replaced by Cliff Williams, who has appeared on every AC/DC album since 1978's Powerage. In February 1980, Scott died of acute alcohol poisoning after a night of heavy drinking. The group considered disbanding but elected to stay together, bringing in longtime Geordie vocalist Brian Johnson as Scott's replacement. Later that year, the band released their first album with Johnson, Back in Black, which was dedicated to Scott's memory.
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Hard rock, blues rock, heavy metal, rock and roll |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | Albert, EMI, Columbia, Epic, Atlantic, Atco, Elektra, East West |
| Associated acts | Marcus Hook Roll Band |
| Members | Angus Young, Phil Rudd, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young |
| Past members | Malcolm Young, Bon Scott, Mark Evans, Simon Wright, Chris Slade, Axl Rose |
About AC/DC
Band that has sold more than 200 million records since it was formed by two brothers in 1973. They won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock performance in 2010.
Achievement of AC/DC
They have been on more than 20 tours since they started touring in 1973.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About AC/DC
AC/DShe, an all-female tribute band who covers Bon Scott-era material.. Hell's Belles – another all-female tribute band.. Hayseed Dixie, a parody band performing bluegrass-inspired renditions of songs by AC/DC and others.. AC/DC.. Australian hard rock musical groups.. ARIA Hall of Fame inductees.. Echo (music award) winners.. Australian heavy metal musical groups.. Musical groups from Sydney.. Atco Records artists.. Sibling musical groups.. ARIA Award winners.
