Stevie Young

Early Life

Stephen Crawford Young Jr. was born on December 11, 1956, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is the son of Stephen Crawford Young Sr., who was the eldest brother of notable musicians Angus, Malcolm, George, and Alex Young. In 1963, the Young family emigrated to Sydney, Australia, where they settled in Concord, New South Wales. Young returned to Scotland in 1970, marking the beginning of his musical journey.

Career

Stevie Young's music career began in the late 1970s with bands like The Stabbers, Prowler, and Tantrum in the Scottish Borders. He formed the rock band Starfighters in 1980, which gained recognition by supporting AC/DC on their Back in Black UK Tour. After a brief hiatus, Starfighters reunited in 1987, but Young later formed other bands, including Little Big Horn and Up Rising. In 2009, he joined the Birmingham rock band Hellsarockin. Young's connection to AC/DC deepened when he filled in for his uncle Malcolm Young during the band's 1988 US tour. In April 2014, he officially joined AC/DC as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, replacing Malcolm, who had retired due to dementia. His first album with the band was "Rock or Bust," released later that year.

Personal Life

Stevie Young is a father of three children: Lewis, Angus, and Stevie (III). His son, Stevie (III), is involved in music as well, leading a reggae band called Young Culture, which features Young's brother Gus "Goose" on keyboards. Goose also performs in various tribute bands, continuing the family's musical legacy.