AC/DC AC/DC are a legendary Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Driven by Angus’s energetic schoolboy-uniform persona and powerful guitar riffs, they became pioneers of hard rock. Despite the tragic 1980 death of charismatic frontman Bon Scott, the band recruited Brian Johnson and released Back in Black that same year. It became one of the best-selling albums in history. With timeless anthems like “Highway to Hell”, “Thunderstruck”, and “You Shook Me All Night Long”, they have sold over 200 million albums worldwide and remain ultimate stadium rock icons.