Angus Young backstage.
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In the fall of 1973, Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young decided to form a band together in Australia. Feeling it was a perfect encapsulation of their electric energy and presence, the brothers adopted the name AC/DC (which stands for “alternating current/direct current”) after their sister Margaret saw the label on the power supply of a sewing machine.
Also at Margaret’s suggestion, Angus adopted a signature stage costume — a schoolboy’s uniform
The brothers tried out a couple of lead singers before recruiting Ronald “Bon” Scott in 1974. With their lineup cemented, the band quickly recorded its first two albums, High Voltage and T.N.T. Within a year they were one of the most popular new bands in Australia. Read more…
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