AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Often considered a heavy metal band AC/DC released their first album “High Voltage” in the year 1975.
The band’s lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on 19 February 1980 after a night of heavy alcohol consumption. The group considered disbanding, but buoyed by support from Scott’s parents, decided to continue and set about finding a new vocalist. So, Brian Jhonson was chosen the new vocalist. Long-term bass player Cliff Williams retired from the band at the end of their 2016 Rock Or Bust world tour.
Currently the band has Aungus Young, Stevie Young, Chris Slade and Axl Rose as its member.
The co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriterand only remaining original member of the babd Aungus Young is known for his energetic performances, schoolboy-uniform stage outfits and his own version of Chuck Berry’s duckwalk. Young was ranked 24th in Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 greatest guitarists of all-time list.
Here is a video of him sharing how they came up with the chords of their song “High Voltage”!!
