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AC/DC

One of the defining acts of '70s hard rock, driven by the bazooka roar of the Young brothers' twin guitars and Bon Scott's snarling vocals.
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Album Highlights

  • Stiff Upper Lip
    AC/DC
    Stiff Upper Lip
  • Let There Be Rock
    AC/DC
    Let There Be Rock
  • Back in Black
    AC/DC
    Back in Black
  • T.N.T.
    AC/DC
    T.N.T.
  • Highway to Hell
    AC/DC
    Highway to Hell
  • AC/DC Vinyl Box
    AC/DC
    AC/DC Vinyl Box
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AC/DC
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AC/DC - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2020s

Formed

1973 in Sydney, Australia

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Album Rock Aussie Rock Hard Rock Heavy Metal Arena Rock

Group Members

Angus Young Brian Johnson Malcolm Young Phil Rudd Cliff Williams Bon Scott Chris Slade Stevie Young Mark Evans Simon Wright Colin Burgess Dave Evans Larry Van Kriedt Neil Smith
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