Nikhil Dev

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, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath. However, the members 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. The membership remained stable until 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. Although the group briefly considered disbanding, they continued; 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 U.S. However, the band experienced a decline in popularity soon after the departure of drummer Phil Rudd in 1983. Poor record sales continued until the release of The Razor’s 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 in 2007.

The band has sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, including more than 68 million albums in the United States alone. Back in Black has sold 42 million units worldwide, including 21 million in the U.S., making it the second highest-selling album of all time and the biggest-selling album by any band. The band are ranked fourth on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.

Angus Young — lead guitar

Malcolm Young — rhythm guitar

Brian Johnson — vocals

Cliff Williams — bass

Phil Rudd — drums

Former members

Bon Scott (deceased)

Dave Evans

Mark Evans

Chris Slade

Simon Wright
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