Who is AC/DC?

The Australian group AC/DC formed 1973 in Sydney, virtually invented hard rock with its aggressive, confrontational sound, wild stage theatrics and rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. Formed in Sydney, Australia late 1973 by Scottish ex-pat brothers Malcolm Young and his talented younger brother Angus, they were initially joined by the aforementioned Evans, plus rhythm boys Bob Bailey and Peter Clack for their debut 45, `Can I Sit Next To You’. Produced by older brother George Young and his former EASYBEATS colleague Harry Vanda, it was clear their line-up and sound could do with a bit of polish. The siblings headed for Melbourne where they recruited another Caledonian exile, the aforementioned wild man and subsequent AC/DC roadie Bon Scott, who’d cut his teeth with Aussie outfits The Valentines and Fraternity. In keeping with their superstar status, AC/DC maintained an increasingly relaxed schedule through the 80s, touring to support each carefully spaced album release. Two UK Top 20 singles, ‘Who Made Who’  and ‘Heatseeker’, confirmed their enduring popularity. There were further ‘casualties’, however. When Malcolm Young was unfit to tour in 1988 his cousin, Stevie Young, temporarily deputized. Paul Greg also stepped in for Cliff Williams on the US leg of their 1991 tour. A year earlier, The Razors Edge had been one of the more successful albums of their later career, producing a Top 20 UK hit, ‘Thunderstruck’ and reaching number 2 on the album chart in America.

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