Malcolm Young

Australian musician

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Malcolm Young was an Australian musician, best known as a co-founder, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter for the internationally acclaimed hard rock band AC/DC. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he moved with his family to Sydney, Australia, in 1963. He and his brother Angus Young formed AC/DC in 1973. Malcolm Young's distinctive guitar playing and songwriting were central to the band's signature sound, characterized by powerful riffs and a raw, energetic style. He remained with AC/DC until 2014, when he retired due to dementia. Malcolm Young passed away in 2017.1

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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, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England), Phil…
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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, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England), Phil…
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