AC/DC

Music band

Genres: hard rock, blues rock, rock and roll, heavy metal

Country: Australia

Australian rock legends

AC/DC is a band known throughout the world by people of different generations and views. Their music and energy shook up rock and gave fans of the genre legendary hits. They were among those who pioneered hard rock and influenced the development of heavy metal.

Development of AC/DC

The band was founded in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Angus Young and Malcolm Young, and the following year they were joined by vocalist Bon Scott. They gradually gained popularity, from their first albums, which topped the charts in Australia, to record-breaking sales, which took the world by storm and won prestigious awards.

The band experienced ups and downs in popularity, particularly in the 1980s after the death of Bon Scott. There are two golden eras in the history of AC/DC: era of Bon Scott and era of Brian Johnson, the latter of which continues to this day. As of 2026, the band consists of Angus Young (lead guitar), Brian Johnson (vocals), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), Chris Chaney (bass guitar), and Matt Laug (drums).

Music by AC/DC

The album Highway to Hell brought AC/DC worldwide fame. It contains the title track and hits such as “Touch Too Much”, “Walk All Over You”, and “Shot Down in Flames”. The next breakthrough was the release of Back in Black with the songs “Hells Bells”, “Shoot to Thrill”, and “You Shook Me All Night Long”. The album became the most successful in AC/DC's career, and the song of the same name has over a billion plays on streaming platforms.

Among AC/DC's most popular songs are the aforementioned “Highway to Hell” and “Back in Black”, as well as “T.N.T.” The biggest hit of AC/DC's entire career remains the song “Thunderstruck”, with over two billion plays.

AC/DC live performances

Many years of stage experience do not prevent AC/DC from maintaining the powerful energy of their live performances and continuing their concert tours. In 2024, they launched a large-scale Power Up tour in support of the album of the same name. The musicians have already visited many cities around the world, including giving live concerts in Europe for the first time in several years.

Tickets to AC/DC concerts are a dream for many, and it takes a lot of effort to get them, as in some cities they sell out in literally minutes. AC/DC are undoubtedly legends of rock music, and to be part of their live concert is to be part of the history of these legends.