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Ac/Dc Biography
Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young founded the Australian rock group AC/DC in Sydney in 1973. Hard rock, blues rock, and heavy metal have all been used to characterize its sound, but the band simply refers to it as “rock and roll.”
Before releasing their debut album, 1975’s High Voltage, AC/DC suffered a number of line-up changes. After that, the Young brothers, singer Bon Scott, Phil Rudd, and Mark Evans became the core of the band’s lineup. Cliff Williams, who has appeared on every AC/DC album since 1978’s Powerage, took Evans’ position after he was dismissed from the group in 1977. After a night of heavy drinking in February 1980, around seven months after the release of their seminal record Highway to Hell, Scott passed away from acute alcohol poisoning. The band debated breaking up but decided to continue, replacing Scott with veteran Geordie vocalist Brian Johnson. Back in Black, the band’s debut album with Johnson and a tribute to Scott’s legacy, was released later that year. One of the best-selling albums of all time, the album propelled AC/DC to unprecedented heights of fame.
For Those About to Rock We Salute You, the group’s eighth studio album, and their first to top the American charts in 1981. Before their subsequent album, Flick of the Switch (1983), could be released, Rudd quit the group. Simon Wright took his place, then in 1989, Chris Slade replaced him. With the release of their twelfth studio album The Razors Edge in 1990—the band’s only record with Slade before he was replaced by Rudd in 1994—the group saw a commercial comeback in the early 1990s. Since then, Rudd has collaborated with the band to make five additional albums, beginning with Ballbreaker (1995). Their fifteenth studio album, Black Ice, eventually peaked at No. 1 globally. It was the second-best-selling album of 2008 and their biggest chart success since For Those About to Rock.
Until Malcolm Young’s departure due to early-onset dementia (he passed away in 2017) and Rudd’s legal issues, the band’s lineup stayed constant for twenty years. On AC/2014 DC’s album Rock or Bust, Stevie Young, his nephew, took over for Malcolm, and on the tour that record’s accompanying, Chris Slade, a past drummer, filled in for Rudd. Johnson received advice in 2016 to quit touring because his hearing loss was getting worse. For the remaining concerts that year, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose filled in as the group’s vocalist. At the conclusion of the Rock or Bust tour in 2016, longtime bassist and backup singer Cliff Williams left AC/DC, and the band went on a four-year hiatus. Power Up, the band’s seventeenth studio album, was released two months after the announcement of a Rock or Bust lineup reunion in September 2020.
Being the ninth-highest selling artist in the country and the 16th-best selling artist globally, AC/DC has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 75 million albums in the US. With an estimated 50 million units sold globally, Back in Black is the second best-selling album of all time and the best-selling album of all time. The album is the sixth-highest selling album of all time in the US with 22 million units sold there. On March 10, 2003, AC/DC received their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
On VH1’s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock,” AC/DC came in at number four, and MTV listed them as the seventh-greatest heavy metal band ever. On Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” in 2004, AC/DC was ranked No. 72. The Rolling Stone list’s producer Rick Rubin referred to AC/DC as “the greatest rock and roll band of all time” in an essay he wrote about the group. On VH1’s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” from 2010, AC/DC came in at number 23.
Discography
| Power Up |  |
| Rock or Bust | |
| Black Ice | |
| Ballbreaker | |
| The Razors Edge | |
| Blow Up Your Video | |
| For Those About to Rock We Salute You | |
| Back in Black | |
| Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap | |
| High Voltage | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Ac Dc’S Most Famous Song?
AC DC’s most famous song is undoubtedly “Highway to Hell.” The song was released in 1979 and was an instant hit, reaching number one on the Australian charts. The song has remained popular over the years and continues to be played regularly on rock radio stations around the world.
What Is Ac Dc’S Biggest Hit?
AC DC’s biggest hit is “Highway to Hell.” Released in 1979, the song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has become one of the band’s most iconic tracks. Since its release, “Highway to Hell” has been covered by numerous artists, including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Motörhead. The song has also been used in a number of films and television shows, including “The Simpsons” and “Glee.
Who Is The Lead Singer Of Ac Dc?
The lead singer of AC DC is Brian Johnson. He joined the band in 1980 after the death of Bon Scott. He has been the lead singer of AC DC since then. Brian Johnson is also the songwriter and co-founder of the band Geordie.
How Many Members Of Acdc?
There are only four members of AC/DC: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, and Phil Rudd. However, a number of other musicians have been involved with the band over the years, including Mark Evans, Chris Slade, and Cliff Williams.
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