Guide Note
AC/DC are a Rock band from Sydney, Australia and one of the most popular Hard Rock groups of all time. Over the course of their 30+ year career, the band weathered the death of their original lead singer, overcome various lineup changes and addictions to drugs and alcohol to sell over 63 million records worldwide.
Fast Facts
- Origin: Sydney, Australia
- Years active: 1973–present
- Studio albums: 14
- Albums sold: 63 million
- Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Career
Started by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young in 1973, the band released their debut album High Voltage in 1975. The album's success helped them get a contract with Atlantic Records and opening gigs for prominent bands such as Aerosmith, KISS, Blue Oyster Cult and Cheap Trick. While 1979's Highway to Hell was a smash hit, the band dealt with tragedy when learned that singer Bon Scott had died of acute alcohol poisoning. After the death of Scott, they regrouped with new singer Brian Johnson to release their biggest selling album to date, 1980's Back in Black. Since that time, AC/DC have continued to write and record new material.
Band Members
Studio Albums
