Members
Angus Youngguitar, original · 1973current
Stevie Youngguitar · 2014current
Brian Johnsonlead vocals · 2018current
Cliff Williamsbackground vocals · 2018current- Phil Rudddrums (drum set) · 2018current
- Colin Burgessdrums (drum set), original · 1973–1974
Dave Evanslead vocals, original · 1973–1974- Larry van Kriedtbass guitar, original · 1973–1974
Malcolm Youngbackground vocals, guitar, original · 1973–2014- Neil Smithbass guitar · 1974–1974
- Noel Taylordrums (drum set) · 1974–1974
- Peter Clackdrums (drum set) · 1974–1975
- Rob Baileybass guitar · 1974–1975
Bon Scottlead vocals · 1974–1980- Larry van Kriedtbass guitar, original · 1975–1975
- Phil Rudddrums (drum set) · 1975–1983
- Paul Mattersbass guitar · 1975–1975
Mark Evansbass guitar · 1975–1977- Cliff Williamsbackground vocals, bass guitar · 1977–2016
- Brian Johnsonlead vocals · 1980–2016
Simon Wrightdrums (drum set) · 1983–1989
Chris Sladedrums (drum set) · 1989–1994- Phil Rudddrums (drum set) · 1994–2015
- Chris Sladedrums (drum set) · 2015–2016
In 2003, AC/DC was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a testament to their impact on rock music.
AC/DC is an iconic Australian hard rock band known for their electrifying performances and catchy riffs.
The band hails from Australia, specifically formed in Sydney in 1973.
Biography
Formation
AC/DC, the iconic Australian hard rock band, was formed in November 1973 in Sydney by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. They were joined by drummer Colin Burgess, bass guitarist Larry Van Kriedt, and vocalist Dave Evans. The band emerged from the vibrant Australian pop music scene of the early 1970s, which was characterized by a mix of rock genres, including the harder blues rock style known as pub rock. The Young brothers had previously been involved in other musical projects, including the Velvet Underground (not to be confused with the American band) and the Marcus Hook Roll Band, which laid the groundwork for their future success.
Breakthrough and Key Releases
AC/DC quickly gained recognition for their energetic performances and distinctive sound, which combined elements of hard rock, blues rock, and rock and roll. Their early albums, including "High Voltage" (1975), "T.N.T." (1975), and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" (1976), helped establish their reputation. The addition of lead vocalist Bon Scott in 1974 marked a significant turning point, leading to classic albums like "Highway to Hell" (1979) and the monumental "Back in Black" (1980), which solidified their status as rock legends. After Scott's untimely death in 1980, Brian Johnson took over as lead vocalist, and the band continued to thrive, releasing numerous successful albums and maintaining a loyal fan base.
Legacy
AC/DC's influence on rock music is profound, having inspired countless bands and musicians across genres. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and have sold over 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. Their music is often credited with revitalizing hard rock during the late 1970s and early 1980s, and they remain a defining force in the genre today. With a lineup that has seen changes over the years, including the return of original members and the introduction of new ones, AC/DC continues to rock the world with their electrifying sound and unforgettable performances.
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Discography
Power Up2020
- 1.Realize3:37
- 2.Rejection4:06
- 3.Shot in the Dark3:05
- 4.Through the Mists of Time3:32
- 5.Kick You When You’re Down3:10
- 6.Witch’s Spell3:42
- 7.Demon Fire3:30
- 8.Wild Reputation2:54
- 9.No Man’s Land3:40
- 10.Systems Down3:13
- 11.Money Shot3:05
- 12.Code Red3:31
Rock or Bust2014
- 1.Rock or Bust3:03
- 2.Play Ball2:47
- 3.Rock the Blues Away3:24
- 4.Miss Adventure2:57
- 5.Dogs of War3:35
- 6.Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder3:22
- 7.Hard Times2:44
- 8.Baptism by Fire3:30
- 9.Rock the House2:42
- 10.Sweet Candy3:09
- 11.Emission Control3:41
Black Ice2008
- 1.Rock ’n’ Roll Train4:22
- 2.Skies on Fire3:34
- 3.Big Jack3:57
- 4.Anything Goes3:22
- 5.War Machine3:10
- 6.Smash ’n’ Grab4:06
- 7.Spoilin’ for a Fight3:17
- 8.Wheels3:28
- 9.Decibel3:34
- 10.Stormy May Day3:10
- 11.She Likes Rock ’n’ Roll3:53
- 12.Money Made4:15
- 13.Rock ’n’ Roll Dream4:41
- 14.Rocking All the Way3:22
- 15.Black Ice3:25
Stiff Upper Lip2000
- 1.Stiff Upper Lip3:35
- 2.Meltdown3:41
- 3.House of Jazz3:56
- 4.Hold Me Back3:59
- 5.Safe in New York City4:00
- 6.Can’t Stand Still3:42
- 7.Can’t Stop Rock ’n’ Roll4:02
- 8.Satellite Blues3:47
- 9.Damned3:52
- 10.Come and Get It4:03
- 11.All Screwed Up4:37
- 12.Give It Up3:53
Ballbreaker1995
- 1.Hard as a Rock4:31
- 2.Cover You in Oil4:33
- 3.The Furor4:11
- 4.Boogie Man4:07
- 5.The Honey Roll5:35
- 6.Burnin’ Alive5:05
- 7.Hail Caesar5:14
- 8.Love Bomb3:14
- 9.Caught With Your Pants Down4:15
- 10.Whiskey on the Rocks4:35
- 11.Ballbreaker4:31
The Early Years1990
- 1.It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)5:10
- 2.Rock 'n' Roll Singer5:00
- 3.The Jack5:50
- 4.Live Wire5:45
- 5.T.N.T.3:30
- 6.Can I Sit Next to You Girl4:06
- 7.Little Lover5:26
- 8.She's Got Balls4:46
- 9.High Voltage4:18
- 10.Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap3:46
- 11.Love at First Feel3:05
- 12.Big Balls2:39
- 13.Rocker2:46
- 14.Problem Child5:43
- 15.There's Gonna Be Some Rocking3:14
- 16.Ain't No Fun (Waiting Round to Be a Millionaire)6:51
- 17.Ride On5:47
- 18.Squealer5:12
- 19.Go Down5:20
- 20.Dog Eat Dog3:30
- 21.Let There Be Rock6:12
- 22.Bad Boy Boogie4:29
- 23.Overdose6:03
- 24.Crabsody in Blue4:39
- 25.Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be4:20
- 26.Whole Lotta Rosie5:27
- 27.Rock 'n' Roll Damnation3:05
- 28.Gimme a Bullet3:00
- 29.Down Payment Blues5:50
- 30.Gone Shootin'4:19
- 31.Riff Raff5:14
- 32.Sin City4:40
- 33.Up to My Neck in You4:58
- 34.What's Next to the Moon3:15
- 35.Cold Hearted Man3:15
- 36.Kicked in the Teeth3:45
- 37.Highway to Hell3:26
- 38.Girls Got Rhythm3:23
- 39.Walk All Over You5:08
- 40.Touch Too Much4:24
- 41.Beating Around the Bush3:55
- 42.Shot Down in Flames3:21
- 43.Get It Hot2:24
- 44.If You Want Blood (You've Got It)4:32
- 45.Love Hungry Man4:14
- 46.Night Prowler6:13
The Razors Edge1990
- 1.Thunderstruck4:53
- 2.Fire Your Guns2:54
- 3.Moneytalks3:46
- 4.The Razors Edge4:22
- 5.Mistress for Christmas4:00
- 6.Rock Your Heart Out4:07
- 7.Are You Ready4:10
- 8.Got You by the Balls4:30
- 9.Shot of Love3:57
- 10.Let’s Make It3:32
- 11.Goodbye & Good Riddance to Bad Luck3:14
- 12.If You Dare3:08
Blow Up Your Video1988
- 1.Heatseeker3:51
- 2.That’s the Way I Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll3:46
- 3.Meanstreak4:09
- 4.Go Zone4:27
- 5.Kissin’ Dynamite3:59
- 6.Nick of Time4:18
- 7.Some Sin for Nuthin’4:12
- 8.Ruff Stuff4:30
- 9.Two’s Up5:22
- 10.This Means War4:23
Vol. 21987
- 1.Hells Bells5:10
- 2.Shoot to Thrill5:17
- 3.What Do You Do for Money Honey3:36
- 4.Given the Dog a Bone3:31
- 5.Let Me Put My Love Into You4:12
- 6.Back in Black4:17
- 7.You Shook Me All Night Long3:29
- 8.Have a Drink on Me4:01
- 9.Shake a Leg4:04
- 10.Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution4:12
- 11.For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)5:44
- 12.Put the Finger on You3:26
- 13.Let's Get It Up3:54
- 14.Inject the Venom3:31
- 15.Snowballed3:23
- 16.Evil Walks4:24
- 17.C.O.D.3:19
- 18.Breaking the Rules4:23
- 19.Night of the Long Knives3:26
- 20.Spellbound4:30
- 21.Rising Power3:39
- 22.This House Is on Fire3:22
- 23.Flick of the Switch3:09
- 24.Nervous Shakedown4:23
- 25.Landslide3:55
- 26.Guns for Hire3:20
- 27.Deep in the Hole3:25
- 28.Bedlam in Belgium3:48
- 29.Badlands3:34
- 30.Brain Shake3:54
- 31.Fly on the Wall3:44
- 32.Shake Your Foundations4:08
- 33.First Blood3:43
- 34.Danger4:19
- 35.Sink the Pink4:12
- 36.Playing With Girls3:43
- 37.Stand Up3:49
- 38.Hell or High Water4:29
- 39.Back in Business4:21
- 40.Send for the Man3:25
- 41.Who Made Who3:23
- 42.You Shook Me All Night Long3:29
- 43.D.T.2:59
- 44.Sink the Pink4:12
- 45.Ride On5:47
- 46.Hells Bells5:10
- 47.Shake Your Foundations4:08
- 48.Chase the Ace3:00
- 49.For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)5:44
Fly on the Wall1985
- 1.Fly on the Wall3:44
- 2.Shake Your Foundations4:11
- 3.First Blood3:46
- 4.Danger4:23
- 5.Sink the Pink4:15
- 6.Playing With Girls3:45
- 7.Stand Up3:53
- 8.Hell or High Water4:32
- 9.Back in Business4:24
- 10.Send for the Man3:24
Flick of the Switch1983
- 1.Rising Power3:44
- 2.This House Is on Fire3:24
- 3.Flick of the Switch3:15
- 4.Nervous Shakedown4:28
- 5.Landslide3:59
- 6.Guns for Hire3:25
- 7.Deep in the Hole3:21
- 8.Bedlam in Belgium3:53
- 9.Badlands3:39
- 10.Brain Shake4:01
For Those About to Rock1982
- 1.For Those About to Rock5:44
- 2.Put the Finger on You3:26
- 3.Given the Dog a Bone3:30
- 4.Let Me Put My Love Into You4:12
- 5.Evil Walks4:24
- 6.Spellbound4:30
- 7.Shake a Leg4:03
- 8.Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution4:12
For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)1981
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Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution1981
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Vol. 11981
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Back in Black1980
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3 Record Set1980
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Highway to Hell1979
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Double Dynamite 2 Originals1979
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Powerage1978
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Let There Be Rock1977
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Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap1976
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High Voltage1976
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High Voltage1975
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T.N.T.1975
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Also known as: AC DC, AC-DC, AC.DC, AC?DC, ACDC, AC\DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973. Their music has been variously described as hard rock, blues rock and heavy metal, although the band calls it simply "rock and roll". They are cited as a formative influence on the new wave of British heavy metal bands. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 and have sold over 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time.
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