Origin: Sydney, Australia
Years active: 1973 – present
Members: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd, 
Former members:Bon Scott, Simon Wright, Chris Slade, Mark Evans, Dave Evans

AC/DC are a hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young.
The band are considered pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal, alongside bands such as Led Zeppelin,
Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.
Its members, however, have always classified their music as "rock 'n' roll".
AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, High Voltage, in 1975.
Membership remained stable until bassist Cliff Williams replaced Mark Evans in 1977.
In 1979, the band recorded their highly successful album, Highway to Hell.
Lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on February 19, 1980, after a night of heavy
Alcohol consumption. The group briefly considered disbanding, but soon ex-Geordie singer Brian
Johnson was selected as Scott's replacement. Later that year, the band released their
Biggest selling album, Back in Black.

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