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Angus Young

Australian guitarist · Australia · Musicians · Born 1955 · age 71

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Angus McKinnon Young is an Australian musician, best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter, and the only continuous member of the hard rock band AC/DC. He is known for his energetic performances, school uniform-style stage outfits, and his own version of Chuck Berry's duckwalk.

A life in dates

2003“The best AC/DC cover I've heard? There was an all-girl cover band in America, the Hell's Belles.”In their wordsBlender, 2003

1983“You should hear me on my own. It’s horrendous. I saw Deep Purple live once and I paid money for it and I thought, Geez, this is ridiculous.”In their words1983 Interview in West Hollywood, California (Sunset Marquis Hotel)

1979“It's just rock and roll. A lot of times we get criticized for it.”In their wordsMay 1979Interview with the Atlanta Gazette in May 1979

1976“I don't like to play above or below people's heads. Basically, I just like to get up in front of a crowd and rip it up.”In their wordsOctober 1976Interview with NME magazine in October 1976

“We want to appeal to everyone and get rich quick. We want to be millionaires. I've got this plan to buy Tasmania you see...”In their wordsJune 1976Interview with Sounds magazine in June 1976

1955Born31 March 1955

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Young live with AC/DC in 1982 at the Manchester ApolloYoung live with AC/DC in 1982 at the Manchester ApolloYoung performing in Reggio Emilia in 2024Young performing in Reggio Emilia in 2024Young performing live in 2001 on the Stiff Upper Lip tour in GermanyYoung performing live in 2001 on the Stiff Upper Lip tour in GermanyYoung during a performance of "Let There Be Rock"Young during a performance of "Let There Be Rock"Young onstage in 2009Young onstage in 2009

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  1. The best AC/DC cover I've heard? There was an all-girl cover band in America, the Hell's Belles.

    2003, Blender, 2003, Own words

  2. You should hear me on my own. It’s horrendous. I saw Deep Purple live once and I paid money for it and I thought, Geez, this is ridiculous.

    1983, 1983 Interview in West Hollywood, California (Sunset Marquis Hotel), Own words

  3. It's just rock and roll. A lot of times we get criticized for it.

    May 1979, Interview with the Atlanta Gazette in May 1979, Own words

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Angus McKinnon Young is an Australian musician, best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter, and the only continuous member of the hard rock band AC/DC. He is known for his energetic performances, school uniform-style stage outfits, and his own version of Chuck Berry's duckwalk. Young was ranked 38th in the 2023 edition of Rolling Stone's 250 greatest guitarists of all time list. In 2003, Young and the other members of AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Country
Australia
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1955 · age 71

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