An anecdote from the early days recalls chaos in the studio, with one room recording and another pretending to be Jimi Hendrix, until Malcolm declared, ‘Let’s start,’ and the band began rehearsing without a formal count.

AC/DC has sold over 200 million records worldwide, won two Grammys, and continues to headline stadium tours, influencing bands like Metallica and Foo Fighters.

AC/DC was formed in November 1973 by Malcolm and Angus Young along with Colin Burgess, Larry Van Kriedt, and Dave Evans, inspired by the AC/DC symbol from their sister’s sewing machine.

The band’s core philosophy emerged from Malcolm’s directive, ‘This is a rock band: go,’ shaping their bold, high-energy performances.

In their early phase, the band experimented with glam-adjacent looks, from Angus in Zorro and gorilla costumes to Superman, before settling on the school-uniform stage outfit that became iconic.

The story highlights the unlikely origins of one of rock’s biggest acts, rooted in a simple moment of starting to play and the brothers’ relentless drive.

AC/DC’s first gig took place at Chequers nightclub in Sydney after a turbulent rehearsal period in a condemned Newtown building.

Back in Black is noted as the second-best-selling album of all time, with sales surpassing 50 million copies.