Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the band, many have wondered about the origin of AC/DC's name. Is it simply the four letters put together? Does it make a word? Or does it stand for or ...

You’ve been thunderstruck. AC/DC fans are discovering that a sewing machine inspired the ’70s rock band’s name. While the group’s catchy tunes like “Highway to Hell” and “You Shook Me All Night Long” ...

Though AC/DC has spent decades in the spotlight, some fans of the Australian rock band are just learning the origin and meaning of the group's name. In 2022, one fan posed a question on Reddit ...

Founding members Angus Young ... The brothers said while they were developing a name for the band, their sister Margaret pointed to the AC/DC symbol on her sewing machine’s AC adapter and ...

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (L-R) AC/DC band members Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Angus Young and ... [+] Brian Johnson attend the ...

AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott (right) and guitarist Angus Young (front) with other band members in early undated photo. Picture: Supplied Founding members Angus Young and his brother Malcolm – who ...

Thankfully, they’re not doing that, as it’s clear that Americans still love their music–enough to send the band back to the top spot on one Billboard chart. This week, AC/DC returns to No. 1 ...

The iconic Aussie band have a fierce Scottish fanbase through Scottish-born members Bon Scott and Angus and Malcolm Young. AC/DC last played in the country in 2015 at Hampden Stadium in Glasgow.

Keep reading to learn more about AC/DC’s name origin and why they were considered controversial. Angus Young and his brother Malcolm Young, the band's founding members, were brainstorming ideas ...

Founding members Angus Young and his brother ... would match their electric performances and the band unanimously agreed to call their group AC/DC. AC/DC is supposed to be pronounced one letter ...