Malcolm Young

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Credits: Far Out / Alamy
Full Name
Malcolm Mitchell Young
Born
January 6th, 1953
Height
5ft 2in
Hometown
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Net Worth
Estimated $100 million
Partner
Linda Young
Family
Malcolm Young was born to William and Margaret Young in Glasgow, Scotland, before emigrating with his family to Sydney, Australia, in 1963. He was one of eight children, including older brother George Young of the Easybeats and younger brother Angus Young, with whom he co-founded AC/DC. Malcolm married Linda Young in 1982, and they had two children, Cara and Ross. He died in 2017 after living with dementia.
Years Active
1971–2014
Bands
Velvet Underground, AC/DC
Top Tracks
'Back in Black', 'Highway to Hell', 'Thunderstruck', 'You Shook Me All Night Long', 'Whole Lotta Rosie'
Top Albums
'Back in Black', 'Highway to Hell', 'Powerage', 'High Voltage', 'The Razors Edge'
Records Sold
More than 200 million worldwide (with AC/DC)
Number Ones
'Black Ice', 'Power Up'
Fun Facts
Malcolm Young co-founded AC/DC with his brother Angus in 1973 and wrote the majority of the band's classic material. ### Despite rarely playing guitar solos, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest rhythm guitarists in rock history. ### Malcolm retired from AC/DC in 2014 after being diagnosed with dementia and died in 2017 at the age of 64.
Related Artists
Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Bon Scott, George Young, Ozzy Osbourne

Malcolm Young was an Australian musician, songwriter and guitarist best known as the co-founder, rhythm guitarist and principal songwriter of AC/DC. Widely regarded as one of rock music’s greatest rhythm guitarists, Young’s powerful riffs and uncompromising playing style formed the backbone of the band’s signature sound. Alongside his younger brother Angus Young, he co-wrote many of AC/DC’s biggest songs, including ‘Highway to Hell’, ‘Back in Black’, ‘Thunderstruck’ and ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’. Although often overshadowed by the band’s flamboyant lead guitarist, Malcolm was widely recognised by fellow musicians as AC/DC’s creative driving force. His influence on hard rock and heavy metal remains immense, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with AC/DC in 2003.

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Malcolm Young was an Australian musician and songwriter best known as the co-founder, rhythm guitarist and principal songwriter of AC/DC.
Malcolm Young retired from AC/DC in 2014 after being diagnosed with dementia, which prevented him from continuing to perform and record.
Malcolm Young was AC/DC's rhythm guitarist, co-founder and chief songwriter, writing many of the band's greatest hits alongside his brother Angus Young.
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