Who is AC/DC

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Back, and Still in Black

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 heavy metal, alongside bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. 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.

The band's next album, For Those About to Rock We Salute You, was also highly successful and was the first hard rock album to reach #1 in the United States. AC/DC declined in popularity soon after the departure of drummer Phil Rudd in 1983. Poor record sales continued until the release of The Razors Edge in 1990. Phil Rudd returned in 1994 and contributed to the band's 1995 album Ballbreaker. Stiff Upper Lip was released in 2000 and was well-received by critics. A new album is expected sometime in 2008.

AC/DC have sold an estimated 150 million albums worldwide, including 68 million albums in the U.S. Back in Black has sold an estimated 42 million units worldwide and 21 million in the U.S. alone, making it the 5th highest-selling album ever in the USA. (read more)

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Livin' easy, livin' free - season ticket on a one-way ride
Askin' nothin', leave me be - takin' everything in my stride
Don't need reason, don't need rhyme - there ain't nothin' I'd rather do
Goin' down for a time - my friends are gonna be there, too

I'm on the Highway to Hell
On the Highway to Hell
Highway to Hell
I'm on the Highway to Hell

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Angus Young of AC/DC: Let there be Rock ..This shot was taken just before the end of the last song of AC/DC's last concert up to date. Lets hope that they will be back on stage

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ThundHERstruck, (usually all-female) AC/DC tribute band visits us in remote Afghanistan.

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highway to heaven... on the road back from a shoot in woollongong. sydney looming ahead, weighed down by the heavens.

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Back in Black while on assignment in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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She wouldn't stop pulling faces and laughing, her mum said she was listening to ACDC.

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What is AC/DC's Best Song? 

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AC/DC debate: Bon Scott or Brian Johnson? 

Who's the better of AC/DC's lead singers? The late Bon Scott, or his replacement Brian Johnson? I'm a Bon Scott guy myself. There's just something about that "Neckties %u2026 contracts%u2026 high voltage!" line in "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" that gets me every time.

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Bon Scott

tartanspear says:

Bon Scott everytime. Saw AC/DC a few times in Liverpool UK, in the 70's. Small gig venue, great!!

geepers says:

Bon Scott all the way. In fact, I've come to feel like he was so good and so perfect a lead singer for that band, that I on't always see the legitimacy of Brian Johnson. But they were almost instead two separae bands. But Bonn Scott just had that way of singing that was approaching satanic. I like how he ranges from a near whisper to his squelching yelp on songs like "Live Wire" and "Let There be Rock"/ Bonn Scott is definitely still to this day my preference, though he had a replacement who allowed the band continue in its chosen fashion, its much like Skynyrd's situation with Ronnie Van Sant. Bonn Scott's voice is the original signature, no doubt in anybody's mind who it is and what band is playing. That recognition comes right before Angus's guitar rips you to shreds.

riff999 says:

The thing that I always preferred about Bon is that you could always understand the words that were being sung. Glad that Brian came in and the band continued though.

ACDC#1 Fan says:

ACDC rocks but Brian Johnson sucks he is a 6 and Bon Scott is a 10 so there are still the bomb with Brian!!!!!! 100% Rock N Roll THe best Band PS... The on Fire

blakesdad says:

Bon Scott. Having said that Brian Johnsons pretty darn good.

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Legendary rockers AC/DC have been shaking it all night long to sold-out crowds worldwide in support of hits "Back in Black," "Hells Bells," "You Shook Me All Night," and dozens of others! Don't miss your chance to see Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcom Young, and the rest of AC/DC perform LIVE! Buy your AC/DC tickets now!
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You can't stop Rock n Roll

I rmember the first time I heard AC/DC, it was in 5th grade and a kid brought in Back in Black. It got played during our class party.

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Lensmaster

Grteg wrote

The best AC-DC song is "She's Got the Jack!"

Reply Posted December 22, 2008

Meloramus wrote...

Top lens - I am partial to a bit of AC/DC now and then. 5*

ReplyPosted December 05, 2008

Lensmaster

boogersnaps wrote

acdc is the best band ever they are the band that i grow up with. i hope to hear more music fromthem soon..

Reply Posted October 20, 2008

marky-mark wrote...

super sweet man, was not a fan for large part of my life, then one day, i think i just 'got it' take care.

Mark

ReplyPosted September 26, 2008

Lensmaster

gintts wrote

coool

Reply Posted August 30, 2008

SideSplitters wrote...

Great work! AC/DC is the best. Hopefully they will go on tour someday soon!

ReplyPosted July 22, 2008

Steve65 wrote...

Cool lense. ACDC Rocks!

ReplyPosted May 14, 2008