AC/DC
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AustraliaAustralia

November 1973

AC/DC

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AC/DC is an Australian rock band formed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in December 1973 by Angus and Malcolm Young. Their albums have sold in colossal numbers; the total is now estimated at well over 200 million copies worldwide, with the 1980 album Back In Black selling over 21 million in the US alone and 40+ million worldwide, making it, according to statistics, one of the best selling albums in the world, outsold only by Michael Jackson's 'Thriller', and tied with Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'. Their newest album released in 2008 entitled Black Ice is critically acclaimed even ahead of its release. The band has had two distinctive lead singers, and fans tend to divide its history into the "Bon Scott era (1974-80)" and the "Brian Johnson era (1980-present)".

Most fans will agree that lead guitarist Angus Young (Now living In The Netherlands) is the face of AC/DC, appearing on the cover of most albums. His wild stage antics and schoolboy uniform have made him one of the most loved guitar players of all time. He has the unparalleled ability to captivate an audience of over 50,000 people with just the sounds of his guitar and his facial expressions. Most footage of Angus consists of him either doing Chuck Berry's patented Duck Walk across the stage, or of his mop of hair flying around as he rocks through one of his famous solos. Aside from captivating solos, he has also created some of the most well-known riffs together with his brother Malcolm Young.

Style over time

Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album

  1. 1975
  2. 1976
  3. 1977
  4. 1978
  5. 1979
  6. 1980
  7. 1981
  8. 1983
  9. 1985
  10. 1988
  11. 1990
  12. 1995
  13. 2000
  14. 2008
  15. 2014
  16. 2020

Members

Cliff Williamsbass guitar, background vocals
Angus YoungAngus Youngguitar, original
Brian JohnsonBrian Johnsonlead vocals
Phil RuddPhil Rudddrums (drum set)
Stevie Youngguitar, background vocals
Malcolm Youngbackground vocals, guitar, original
Simon Wrightdrums (drum set)
Chris Sladedrums (drum set)
Bon ScottBon Scottlead vocals
Mark Evansbass guitar

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