Bon Scott

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Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still
Full Name
Ronald Belford Scott
Born
July 9th, 1946
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Fremantle, Western Australia
Net Worth
Estimated $10 million
Family
Bon Scott was born in Forfar, Angus, Scotland, before emigrating with his family to Fremantle, Western Australia, in 1952. He was the son of Charles Scott and Isabelle Cunningham Mitchell. Scott married Irene Thornton in 1972, though the couple divorced in 1978.
Years Active
1964–1980
Bands
AC/DC, Fraternity, The Valentines, The Spektors
Top Tracks
'Highway to Hell', 'T.N.T.', 'Whole Lotta Rosie', 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap', 'It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)'
Top Albums
'Highway to Hell', 'Let There Be Rock', 'Powerage', 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap', 'High Voltage'
Records Sold
More than 200 million
Number Ones
'Highway to Hell', 'Back in Black'
Fun Facts
Before joining AC/DC, Bon Scott performed with several Australian bands, including The Spektors, The Valentines and Fraternity. ### Scott played bagpipes on AC/DC's classic song 'It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)', reflecting his Scottish heritage. ### Following his death in 1980, AC/DC considered disbanding before recruiting Brian Johnson, who went on to record the landmark album 'Back in Black' as a tribute to Scott.
Related Artists
Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Rose Tattoo, Airbourne

Bon Scott was a Scottish-born Australian singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of AC/DC during the band’s breakthrough years.

Renowned for his gritty voice, charismatic stage presence and irreverent lyrics, Scott fronted the band on classic albums including ‘High Voltage’, ‘Let There Be Rock’, ‘Powerage’ and ‘Highway to Hell’. His performances on songs such as ‘Highway to Hell’, ‘Whole Lotta Rosie’, ‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap’ and ‘T.N.T.’ helped establish AC/DC as one of the world’s greatest rock bands.

Although his life was tragically cut short in 1980, Scott remains one of the most influential and celebrated frontmen in rock history.

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Bon Scott was the Scottish-born Australian singer and songwriter who served as AC/DC's lead vocalist from 1974 until his death in 1980, helping establish the band as one of rock's greatest acts.
'Highway to Hell' is Bon Scott's signature recording, although 'Whole Lotta Rosie', 'T.N.T.', 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' and 'It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)' are also among his most celebrated performances.
Bon Scott's powerful vocals, charismatic personality and witty, rebellious lyrics helped define AC/DC's identity and influenced generations of hard rock and heavy metal frontmen, cementing his status as one of rock music's greatest singers.
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