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18:40 Wednesday, 26 October 2022
Scottish Daily Express is reporting that calls are growing for AC/DC to be honoured in Glasgow, Scotland, where the Young brothers who formed the band spent their early years.
Bassist Malcolm and lead guitarist Angus grew up on Skerryvore Road in the Cranhill area of the city. The pair moved to Australia with their family in 1963, when Malcolm was 10 and Angus just eight. There, they formed the band AC/DC in 1973, with the name being suggested by their sister Margaret.
Another Scot, Forfar-born Bon Scott, joined in 1974 and AC/DC went on to enjoy huge chart success throughout the 1970s. Even Scott's death in 1980 at the age of just 33 has failed to hamper the band's popularity with their Back In Black album being one of the biggest-selling records of all time.
Sadly Malcolm also passed away in 2017 at the age of 64 but 67-year-old Angus, famous for his schoolboy outfits and energetic stage performances, continues with the band, which includes Geordie Brian Johnson on vocals. Their most recent album was released in 2020.
Now, a Scots DJ wants to see the Young brothers honoured in their home city. Scott already has a statue in the Angus village of Kirriemuir - as well as in the Australian town of Fremantle - and Jim Gellatly reckons 2023 is the perfect opportunity for Glasgow to follow suit.
He suggested the site of the old Apollo in Glasgow city centre, where they recorded part of their first live album If You Want Blood You've Got It in 1978.
Speaking to The Herald, he said: "The Youngs are arguably Scotland's greatest musical export, despite making their home on the other side of the world. It would be great if the 50 years were recognized back in their home town."
Read more at Scottish Daily Express.
