AC DC

AC/DC

• Originally from Sydney, Australia
• Formed by Angus and Malcom Young
• Original band members: Malcom and Angus Young, Dave Evans, Larry Van Kriedt, and Colin Burgess
• First gig played on New Year's Eve 1971 at a club called Chequers in Sydney
• Larry Van Kriedt and Colin Burgess were the first members to leave. They were replaced by Mark Evans (bass) and Bon Scott (drums)
• In 1976, they were given an international record deal with Atlantic Records, getting them an extensive tour through Europe