Which member of AC DC died recently?

Which member of AC DC died recently?

Improbably, though, lead guitarist Angus Young has pulled the band back together. Johnson, Williams, and Rudd are all back in the fold, along with Angus' nephew Stevie, AC/DC's replacement for Malcolm, who died in 2017. Last year, the group released Power Up, its 17th trip down the Highway to Hell.

What is ACDC greatest hit?

Readers' Poll: The 10 Best AC/DC Songs

• "Let There Be Rock" ...
• "Shoot to Thrill" ...
• "Hells Bells" ...
• "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Want to Rock 'n' Roll)" ...
• "Highway to Hell" ...
• "Ride On" ...
• "Whole Lotta Rosie" ...
• "You Shook Me All Night Long"

What happened to AC DC lead singer?

Scott was taken to King's College Hospital in Camberwell, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The official report of the coroner concluded that Scott had died of "acute alcohol poisoning" and classified it as "death by misadventure".

Did Bon Scott really play bagpipes?

Like the Young's, Bon Scott was Scottish by birth (he and his family moved to Melbourne when Bon was six) and indeed had prior experience with bagpipes, having played the drums in a pipe band as a youth—a position he held shortly for AC/DC as well after graduating from being their roadie/driver.

Did Bon Scott have a child?

His son, Ben, was only seven years old when Bon died from acute alcohol poisoning. And in a recent interview with The Courier UK, he shared a story after the tragic event that will most likely break your heart into pieces.

Who played bagpipes ACDC?

BAGPIPE player Kevin Conlon will never forget the day he received a phone call out of the blue from former AC/DC singer Bon Scott asking him to feature in the video clip for It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll).

What is the origin of the name ACDC?

• Malcolm and Angus Young developed the idea for the band's name after their sister, Margaret Young , saw the initials "AC/DC" on a sewing machine. "AC/DC" is an abbreviation meaning "alternating current/direct current" electricity.

What year did ACDC start playing?

• AC/DC was formed by the brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in 1973. Playing at local pubs with Dave Evans (vocals), Larry van Knedt (bass), and Colin Burgess (drums), the group gained notice for their bombastic sound and energetic stage presence.

What does AC/DC stand for?

• "AC/DC" is an abbreviation meaning " alternating current / direct current " electricity. The brothers felt that this name symbolised the band's raw energy, power-driven performances of their music. "AC/DC" is pronounced one letter at a time, though the band are colloquially known as "Acca Dacca" in Australia.

When did ACDC start?

• AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young . Tags: malcolm young, acdc, sydney.