AC/DC

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AC/DC formed in Sydney in 1973 and built one of the most singular and enduring sounds in rock history. Angus Young's Gibson SG plugged straight into a Marshall stack, no effects, full volume — that is the blueprint. Back in Black, recorded after the death of vocalist Bon Scott and released in 1980 with Brian Johnson, is the second best-selling album in history. Their formula never changed because it never needed to.

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Rock

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Key Albums

Highway to Hell1979 · Atlantic

Back in Black1980 · Atlantic

For Those About to Rock We Salute You1981 · Atlantic

Gear

Gibson SG marshall 100w super lead marshall 4x12 cabinet schaffer vega wireless

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