Bon Scott

Australian singer (1946-1980) · United Kingdom · Musicians · Died at 33

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He fronted AC/DC through seven albums and the band's first real commercial breakthrough, then died at 33 in February 1980. Five months later they released Back in Black as a tribute to him - now the second-best-selling album ever made.

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20264.1×The anniversary of their birth, on 9 July.9 July 2026What this moment rests on, 4.1 times the usual readers on 9 July 2026See the moment1980Died19 February 19801979“Malcolm? He's the brain [of the band].”In their wordsDecember 1979When asked about Malcolm Young, rhythm guitarist of AC/DC. From Reims, December 1979.Read the whole statement

“No matter how long you play rock and roll, songs might change just as long as the balls are there, the rock balls. And that's what's important to us”In their wordsInterview with Record Review, 1979.Read the whole statement

“I'm 33...before AC/DC I've played in a lot of bands in Australia. You're never too old to rock and roll.”In their wordsDecember 1979From Best, December 1979.Read the whole statement

“I can't even say the word, it's too early in the day to get upset.”In their wordsJuly 1979When asked of his thoughts on disco music. From The Good Times, July 1979.Read the whole statement

“It keeps you fit - the alcohol, nasty women, sweat on stage, bad food - it's all very good for you.”In their wordsJanuary 1979When asked about touring. From Circus, January 1979.Read the whole statement

1976“It's nothing to do with us at all, our success is due to the taste of the public.”In their wordsApril 1976Countdown interview, Mascot Airport, Sydney, April 1976.Read the whole statement

1946Born9 July 1946

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Angus? I think he's kinda crazy.
Dec 1979, When asked about Angus Young, lead guitarist of AC/DC. From Reims, December 1979., Own words
Malcolm? He's the brain [of the band].
Dec 1979, When asked about Malcolm Young, rhythm guitarist of AC/DC. From Reims, December 1979., Own words
No matter how long you play rock and roll, songs might change just as long as the balls are there, the rock balls. And that's what's important to us
1979, Interview with Record Review, 1979., Own words

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About this person

Born in Scotland in 1946, Ronald Belford Scott moved to Australia at six and settled eventually in Fremantle, Western Australia. He started as a drummer and occasional singer in the Spektors in 1964, then worked his way through the Valentines and Fraternity before replacing Dave Evans as AC/DC's lead vocalist in 1974. Over the next six years he recorded seven albums with them, including Highway to Hell in 1979 - the record that cracked the American top 20 and marked their commercial arrival. On 19 February 1980, after a night out in London, Scott died. The band nearly disbanded but brought in Brian Johnson instead, then five months later released Back in Black in his memory - an album that became the second-best-selling in history.

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In common with Bon

Angus YoungAlso in AC/DC: Live '77 At The Hippodrome Golders Green London (1977)

Malcolm YoungAlso in AC/DC: World Series of Rock '79 (1979)

Phil RuddAlso in AC/DC: Live '77 At The Hippodrome Golders Green London (1977)

Cliff WilliamsAlso in AC/DC: World Series of Rock '79 (1979)

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