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Angus Young

Angus McKinnon Young (born 31 March 1955) is an Australian musician, best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter, and the only continuous member of the hard rock band AC/DC. He is known for his energetic performances, schoolboy-uniform stage outfits and his own version of Chuck Berry's duckwalk. Young was ranked 38th in the 2023 edition of Rolling Stone's 250 greatest guitarists of all time list. In 2003, Young and the other members of AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Infobox

Born
Angus McKinnon Young (1955-03-31) 31 March 1955 (age 70)Glasgow, Scotland
Origin
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
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Occupations
Musician songwriter producer
Instrument
Guitar
Years active
1970 (1970)–present
Labels
EMI Epic Atlantic Albert Columbia
Member of
AC/DC
Formerly of
Marcus Hook Roll Band
Website
acdc.com

Tables

· Awards and nominations › APRA Awards
1995
"Big Gun" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Notes
Won
2001
"It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Ten Best Australian Songs
Notes
Ninth
2006
"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Notes
Nominated
2007
"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Notes
Nominated
2009
"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Notes
Won
2010
"Rock 'n' Roll Train" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Notes
Won
Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Songwriters of the Year
Notes
Won
2011
"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Notes
Won
2015
"Play Ball" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Song of the Year
Notes
Shortlisted
"Rock or Bust" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Song of the Year
Notes
Shortlisted
2022
"Shot in the Dark"
Role(s)
Most Performed Rock Work
Notes
Won
"Realize" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Role(s)
Song of the Year
Notes
Shortlisted
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1995
"Big Gun" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Won
2001
"It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Ten Best Australian Songs
Ninth
2006
"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Nominated
2007
"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Nominated
2009
"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Won
2010
"Rock 'n' Roll Train" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Won
Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Songwriters of the Year
Won
2011
"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Most Played Australian Work Overseas
Won
2015
"Play Ball" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Song of the Year
Shortlisted
"Rock or Bust" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Song of the Year
Shortlisted
2022
"Shot in the Dark"
Most Performed Rock Work
Won
"Realize" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young
Song of the Year
Shortlisted

References

  1. Rolling Stone
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-guitarists-1234814010/
  2. Issuu
    https://issuu.com/yarranquint/docs/younghouseacdc_july2013_ed
  3. "Easy Beats to AC/DC, The Story of Aussie Rock"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlx5W0fCJWY
  4. "Item details for: A1877, May 1963 Young W"
    https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=7401044
  5. Geni
    https://www.geni.com/people/Stephen-Young-Sr/6000000043747900832?through=6000000043745980876
  6. AC/DC Maximum Rock & Roll: The Ultimate Story of the World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band
    https://archive.org/details/acdcmaximumrockr00murr/page/50
  7. Vanda & Young: Inside Australia's Hit Factory
  8. BLABBERMOUTH.NET
    http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/acdcs-angus-young-says-steve-young-was-the-logical-choice-to-step-in-for-malcolm-young/
  9. "Biography for Angus Young"
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0949264/bio
  10. "Biography – Angus Young"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130315054159/http://www.allaxess.com/biography-profile/angus-young
  11. 9now.nine.com.au
    https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/acdc-house-demolished-sydney/35a491a5-2c10-4d07-a5ff-bfa0ffa89f56
  12. www.stagewhispers.com.au
    https://www.stagewhispers.com.au/news/brush-with-fame-when-acdc-star-first-wore-his-school-uniform
  13. "10 Things You Might Not Know About AC/DC's Angus Young"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120419084144/http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/angus-young-0726-2011.aspx
  14. AC/DC: Hell Aint a Bad Place to Be
  15. Classic-Rock-Legends-Start-Here.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20060813125330/http://www.classic-rock-legends-start-here.com/gibson-sg.html/
  16. Billboard
  17. Highway to Hell: The Life and Times of AC/DC Legend Bon Scott
  18. "ARE YOU READY? #PWRUP"
    https://twitter.com/acdc/status/1311274601637240832
  19. Woman's World
    https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/celebrities/angus-and-malcolm-young-the-bond-that-built-acdcs-legacy
  20. The Sunday Telegraph
    https://archive.today/20120604212748/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/acdc-stars-mega-mansion/story-e6frewt0-1111112937192
  21. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/aug/25/arts.media
  22. "Best 50 Australian Guitar Players of all time | Australian Guitar Magazine"
    http://www.australianguitarmag.com.au/2012/05/top-50-australian-guitarists-of-all-time/
  23. "Angus Young AC/DC jaydee SG guitar"
    http://www.jaydeecustomguitars.co.uk/angus_young.html
  24. "Rig Rundown:AC/DC"
    https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/24660-rig-rundown-acdc
  25. Seymour Duncan
    https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/seymour-duncan-company/seymour-duncan-helps-angus-young-with-his-tone
  26. "Ernie Ball RPS-9"
    http://www.ernieball.com/artist/24-Angus-Young#/product/RPS-9-Slinky-Nickel-Wound-009---042/
  27. "Pick Power – Angus Young Guitar Pick – Brand and Gauge"
    https://killerguitarrigs.com/pick-power-angus-young-guitar-pick-brand-and-gauge/
  28. "Angus Young Signature SG"
    http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/SG/Gibson-USA/Angus-Young-SG.aspx/
  29. "Did Angus use any effects? – Page 2"
    http://www.marshallforum.com/tone-zone/39812-did-angus-use-any-effects-2.html#post586728
  30. "Angus Young"
    http://acdcwillie.tripod.com/interview5b.htm
  31. "YouTube"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPf8xHuV3Tc
  32. "YouTube"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52mpf8FCBMo
  33. The Guitar Show television documentary, Segment: "Upfront with AC/DC's Angus Young", 2001.
  34. "Photo"
    http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/images/acdc06.jpg
  35. "Young on Johnson's shoulders photo"
    http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/Nickster490/angus_young_brian_johnson.jpg
  36. "Angus Young Duck Walk Photo"
    http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/Nickster490/angusyoungduckwalk.jpg
  37. "Angus Young Spasm Photo"
    http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk320/Nickster490/angusyoungspasm.jpg
  38. "AC/DC - Bad Boy Boogie (Live from Rock Goes to College)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCjhgiVnYDs
  39. Interview: Hard as a Rock (video)
  40. "APRA History"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100920230857/http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/APRAAwards/MusicAwards/History.aspx
  41. "1995 Winners"
    http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/APRAAwards/MusicAwards/History/1995Winners.aspx
  42. "The final list: APRA's Ten best Australian Songs"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090416025157/http://apra.com.au/awards/music/2001_topten.asp
  43. "Nominations – 2006"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090918020105/http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/APRAAwards/MusicAwards/Nominations/Nominations2006.aspx
  44. "Most Performed Australian Work Overseas nominations – 2007"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20090919093029/http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/APRAAwards/MusicAwards/Nominations/MostPerformedAustralianWorkOverseasNominations2007.aspx
  45. "2009 Winners – APRA Music Awards"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100112034047/http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/apraawards/musicawards/history/2009Winners.aspx
  46. "2010 Winners – APRA Music Awards"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100701075407/http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/apraawards/musicawards/history/2010Winners.aspx
  47. "2011 Winners"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111207132037/http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/apraawards/musicawards/history/2011Winners.aspx
  48. Music Feeds
    https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/apras-song-of-the-year-shortlist-is-here/
  49. The Industry Observer
    https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/nominees-revealed-for-2022-apra-music-awards/
  50. APRA AMCOS
    https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/2022-peer-voted-apra-song-of-the-year-shortlist-revealed
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