AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.[1] Their music has been variously described as hard rock, blues rock, and heavy metal.[2] However, the band themselves describe their music as simply "rock and roll".[3]
AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, High Voltage , in 1975. Membership subsequently stabilised around the Young brothers, singer Bon Scott, drummer Phil Rudd, and bass player Mark Evans. Evans was replaced by Cliff Williams in 1977 for the album Powerage . In February 1980, a few months after recording the album Highway to Hell , lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died of acute alcohol poisoning.[4] The group considered disbanding but stayed together, bringing in Brian Johnson as replacement for Scott.[5] Later that year, the band released their first album with Johnson, Back in Black , which they dedicated to Scott's memory. The album launched them to new heights of success and became one of the best selling albums of all time.
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