AC/DC was founded in Sydney, Australia, by two brothers, Malcolm (the seventh of eight children in the Young family) and his younger brother Angus.

Are AC DC Australian or British?

AC/DC, Australian heavy metal band whose theatrical, high-energy shows placed them among the most popular stadium performers of the 1980s. The principal members were Angus Young(b.

How was AC DC formed?

AC/DC were formed in 1973 in Australia by guitarist Malcolm Young after his previous band, the Velvet Underground, collapsed (no relation to the seminal American group). ... Angus was only 18 at the time, and his sister suggested that he wear his school uniform on-stage; the look became the band's visual trademark.