Ac dc band members death list

Although the band are considered pioneers of heavy metal, its members have always classified their music as "rock 'n' roll". Membership remained stable until bassist Cliff Williams replaced Mark Evans in In , the band recorded their highly successful album Highway to Hell. Lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on 19 February , after a night of heavy alcohol consumption.

The group briefly considered disbanding, but soon ex-Geordie singer Brian Johnson was selected as Scott's replacement. Later that year, the band released their best-selling album, Back in Black. Poor record sales continued until the release of The Razors Edge in Phil Rudd returned in and contributed to the band's album Ballbreaker.

Stiff Upper Lip was released in and was well-received by critics. The band's new album Black Ice was announced in June and was released on 20 October Back in Black has sold an estimated 42 million units worldwide and 22 million in the United States alone, making it the fifth highest-selling album ever in the United States.

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The brothers felt that this name symbolised the band's raw energy, power-driven performances, and a love for their music. George was the first to learn to play the guitar. He became a member of The Easybeats, Australia's most successful band of the s. In , they became the first local rock act to have an international hit, with the song "Friday on My Mind".

The early line-up of the band changed often; Colin Burgess was the first member fired, and several bassists and drummers passed through the band during the next year.