Angus Young

Australian musician

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Angus Young is an Australian musician, best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the iconic heavy metal band AC/DC. Born in Scotland, he moved to Australia with his family and, along with his brother Malcolm, formed AC/DC in Sydney in 1973. Young is famous for his energetic stage presence and his signature schoolboy outfit of shorts, cap, and tie. AC/DC's blues-based sound and high-energy performances propelled them to international fame, with albums like Highway to Hell and Back in Black achieving massive success. Young's distinctive guitar playing has made him a significant figure in rock music.12

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AC/DC
The principal members were Angus Young (b. March 31, 1955, Glasgow, Scotland), Malcolm Young (b. January 6, 1953, Glasgow—d. November 18, 2017, Sydney, Australia), Bon Scott (original name Ronald Belford Scott; b. July 9, 1946, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland—d. February 21, 1980, London, England), Brian Johnson (b. October 5, 1947,…
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The principal members were Angus Young (b. March 31, 1955, Glasgow, Scotland), Malcolm Young (b. January 6, 1953, Glasgow—d. November 18, 2017, Sydney, Australia), Bon Scott (original name Ronald Belford Scott; b. July 9, 1946, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland—d. February 21, 1980, London, England), Brian Johnson (b. October 5, 1947,…
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