AC/DC
This month Martin Cooper checks out the rhythm and lead sounds of Australian classic rock legends, Malcolm and Angus Young.
Angus Young sporting Gibson SG and blue velvet school uniform!
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AC/DC needs very little in the way of introduction, but for those (about to rock) who need it, they were formed in 1973 in Sydney, Australia by Scottish born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. The Young brothers have been the bedrock of the AC/DC sound since they began and the classic line-ups of the group consisted of drummer Phil Rudd, bassist Cliff Williams and singer Bon Scott, who was replaced after his death by Brian Johnson. Johnson’s first album with the band was the classic Mutt Lange-produced Back In Black. The most notable recent name to have a stint with the band was Axl Rose, who temporarily took over lead vocal duties when Brian Johnson needed to get medical help for hearing loss issues.