Quick Info
| Profession | Guitarist |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 31/03/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Glasgow, Scotland |
Latest News about Angus Young
31/03/2026
Angus Young celebrated his 71st birthday on March 31, 2026, marking over 55 years as the lead guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC. Media outlets highlighted his enduring legacy as the only continuous member of the band since its 1973 formation, noting his recent recognition in Rolling Stone's updated 2023 list of the 250 greatest guitarists where he ranked 38th.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Angus McKinnon Young |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Guitar God, A-Bomb |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
| School | Ashfield Boys High School |
| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Hard rock, blues rock, rock and roll |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | EMI, Epic, Atlantic, Albert, Columbia |
| Member of | AC/DC |
| Formerly of | Marcus Hook Roll Band |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 162 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | Ellen van Lochem |
Family
| Father | William Young |
|---|---|
| Mother | Margaret Young |
| Siblings | Malcolm Young, George Young, Alexander Young, Margaret, Stephen Crawford, John, William |
Career
| Debut | 1970 |
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Favourites
| Favourite Food | Vegetables |
|---|---|
| Favourite Person | Malcolm Young |
| Favourite Musician | Louis Armstrong |
Social Media
| Website | https://www.acdc.com |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Angus Young moved to Sydney, Australia with his family in 1963. | |
| 2. At the age of 16, Young acquired a Gibson SG that he still possesses. | |
| 3. Young finds solos to be the simplest aspect of his work. | |
| 4. When Malcolm invited him to join the band, Young was 'totally shocked'. | |
| 5. Young has never consumed alcohol and is a teetotaler. | |
| 6. He was placed 24th in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. | |
| 7. Young was granted Kerrang! Magazine's Legend Award in 2006. | |
| 8. In 2012, he was honored as the Best Australian Guitarist of All Time. | |
| 9. In 2003, Young and the other members of AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. | |
| 10. Young was ranked 38th in the 2023 edition of Rolling Stone's 250 greatest guitarists of all time list. |