Angus Young

Credits: Far Out / Joan Sorolla

Full Name

Angus McKinnon Young

Born

March 31st, 1955

Height

5ft 2in

Hometown

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Net Worth

Estimated $160 million

Partner

Ellen Young

Family

Angus Young was born to William Young and Margaret Young in Glasgow, Scotland. He was the youngest of eight children before the family emigrated to Sydney, Australia, in 1963. Several of his brothers pursued careers in music, most notably Malcolm Young, who co-founded AC/DC with Angus, and George Young, a member of The Easybeats and later a producer. Angus has been married to Ellen Young since 1980, and the couple have no children.

Years Active

1973–present

Bands

Kantuckee, Tantrum, AC/DC

Top Tracks

'Back in Black', 'Highway to Hell', 'Thunderstruck', 'You Shook Me All Night Long', 'Whole Lotta Rosie'

Top Albums

'Highway to Hell', 'Back in Black', 'Highway to Hell', 'For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)', 'Powerage'

Records Sold

More than 200 million

Number Ones

'Thunderstruck', 'Moneytalks', 'Black Ice'

Fun Facts

Angus Young adopted his famous schoolboy outfit after suggestions from his sister Margaret, and it became one of rock's most recognisable stage costumes. ### Despite his frenetic stage performances, Young neither drinks alcohol nor uses recreational drugs. ### In 2003, Angus Young was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of AC/DC.

Related Artists

Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Bon Scott, Slash, Tony Iommi

Angus Young is an Australian guitarist, songwriter and musician best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of AC/DC. Recognisable for his energetic performances and trademark schoolboy uniform, Young has become one of rock music’s most iconic performers. Alongside his brother Malcolm Young, he formed AC/DC in Sydney in 1973, helping shape the sound of hard rock through powerful riffs, blues-inspired solos and unforgettable live shows.

Young has remained the band’s driving musical force through numerous line-up changes and decades of international success. Albums such as ‘Highway to Hell’, ‘Back in Black’ and ‘Back in Black’ helped establish AC/DC among the best-selling bands in history, while Young’s distinctive guitar playing continues to influence generations of rock musicians.