The 1975 track Brian Johnson refuses to sing: “It’s a sacred song”
“That’s Bon’s song”.
AC/DC
Credits: Far Out / ACDC
AC/DC are one of the most successful and influential rock bands of all time.
Formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, the group became synonymous with powerful riffs, high-energy performances and straightforward hard rock anthems. Following early success with vocalist Bon Scott, AC/DC achieved global superstardom after Brian Johnson joined the band in 1980.
Albums such as Back in Black, Highway to Hell and The Razors Edge helped establish them as one of the biggest-selling acts in music history, while songs including ‘Thunderstruck’, ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ and ‘Hells Bells’ remain staples of classic rock radio.
With more than 200 million records sold worldwide, AC/DC’s influence on hard rock and heavy metal continues to resonate across generations of musicians and fans.
AC/DC News
The classic rock band Pete Townshend could never forgive: “All their albums were the same”
Not enough originality to go around.
The guitarists Angus Young crowned rock’s best soloists: “Barely playing”
Everything you need for a guitar hero.
The one band James Hetfield always wanted to join: “I wanted to be that guy”
The most attitude he ever saw.
The 1978 hit Angus Young thought history would forget: ‘Credibility is what counts’
Nowhere near the same staying power.
The guitarist Angus Young puts ahead of everybody else: “The obvious”
The AC/DC guitarist discusses his early influences.
The grunge band Malcolm Young just couldn’t understand: “Bit of a poser”
He didn’t hold back in his opinion of Kurt Cobain.
The jazz musician who leaves Angus Young in awe: “One of the greatest ever”
The true peak of an entertainer.
More About AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young.
'Back in Black' is AC/DC's best-selling album and one of the highest-selling albums in music history.
Dave Evans was the band's original vocalist before being replaced by Bon Scott in 1974.