Formed in Sydney, AC/DC rose to global fame with electrifying albums and memorable stage presence, earning a reputation as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Discover AC/DC’s catalog on streaming services and explore the band’s most influential tracks and albums.
Angus’s onstage "duckwalk" and schoolboy moves were inspired by Chuck Berry — he deliberately built a cartoonish, athletic stage persona.
Practice Questions
Q:When and where was AC/DC formed?
A:Formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973.
AC/DC was founded by the Young brothers in Sydney, establishing one of rock’s most influential acts that helped define the hard rock and heavy metal movements of the 1970s and 1980s.
Q:Who was AC/DC's first famous lead singer?
A:Bon Scott was the early lead vocalist.
Bon Scott fronted AC/DC through the band’s breakthrough years, known for his charismatic stage presence and raspy voice until his untimely death in 1980.