AC/DC

AC / DC are a hard rock band formed in Sydney (Australia) in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.Desde the principle became famous live act, thanks in part to the extravagant style of lead guitarist, Angus Young , Usually dressed in school uniform at concerts. Although they arrived in Britain during the heyday of punk rock, soon gained a huge public acceptance.

Etymology

Angus and Malcolm Young, thought the idea of the band name, after seeing the letter "AC / DC" at the bottom of the sewing machine of her sister, Anne. AC / DC is an abbreviation in English, "AC / DC (Alternating current / direct current), indicating that an electrical device can be used with both types of stress. The brothers felt that this name symbolized the energy and the power of the performances of the band, and the name stuck.

"AC / DC" is pronounced one letter at a time (/ eɪ / / si: / / di: / / si: /), however, are known as "Acca Dacca" in Australia.

The name has inspired tribute bands, including BC / DC, [10] a Canadian band, AC / DSHEA, a women's group in San Francisco, and Hayseed Dixie.

Current Members

* Brian Johnson - vocals (1980-present).
* Angus Young - lead guitar (1973-present).
* Malcolm Young - rhythm guitar and vocals (1973-present).
* Cliff Williams - bass, vocals (1977-present).
* Phil Rudd - drums, percussion (1975-1983, 1994-present).

Former members

* Dave Evans - vocals (1973-1974).
* Bon Scott - vocals (1974-1980).
* Mark Evans - bass, vocals (1975-1977).
* Simon Wright - drums, percussion (1983-1989).
* Chris Slade - drums and percussion (1989-1994).
* George Young - bass, vocals (1974-1975)
* Colin Burgess - drums, percussion (1973-1974)
* Peter Clack - drums and percussion (1974)
* Tony Currenti - drums and percussion (1974-1975)
* Larry Van Kriedt - bass, vocals (1973-1974)
* Rob Bailey - bass, vocals (1974)

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source: wikipedia.org