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The Band was Formed
They were originally from Sydney, Australia. The band was looking for a name and Angus Young's sister had a sowing machine with the abbreviation AC/DC and Young decide that was going to be the name. What is the first thing you think of when I say AC/DC? -
High Voltage releases worldwide
The first album to become available worldwide. This album was followed by T.N.T., Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, and Let There be Rock. -
The album Highway to Hell releases
This is the most notorious album from this group and it not only riled up anti rock groups, but established their sound to the rest of the world. -
Lead Singer Bon Scott dies
After "Highway to Hell" Bon Scott died after a drinking binge. -
The Back in Black album releases
This is the first album to release after the death of Bon Scott. It is also the second best selling album in the entire world. This is the album that was a silence tribute to Bon Scott. If you have one what is your favorite song from AC/DC? -
"Night Stalker" murders took place
This man killed 15 people reportedly wearing a ACDC shirt while commiting these crimes. A ACDC hat was left at one of these murders. Ramirez was a self-proclaimed satanist, even shouting "Hail Satan" and showing off the engraving in his hand during the trial to convict him. -
Black Ice releases
This topped the charts in ten different countries. Despite the constant stream of awesome songs vary few of the songs themselves have ever topped the charts. Far more of the albums have reached the charts in the band history. -
The Band loses even more of the original members
Malcom Young older brother of lead guitarist Angus Young was forced to retire due a heart attack he endured. The drummer for the band or the longest span of time Phil Rudd, he was raided by the police and they found various illegal drugs on the premisies. Because of this neither person is planning on rejoining the band.
