Born name

Angus McKinnon Young

nickname

Der Gitarrengott, A-Bomb

Sun sign

Aries

Place of birth

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Residence

When he’s not touring with AC/DC he spends his time in Australia, the UK and the Netherlands.

In Aalten, his wife’s hometown, he built a mega mansion.

nationality

training

Angus Young went to Ashfield Boys Grammar School , located in the western suburbs of Sydney. However, he did not finish his high school education and dropped out at the age of 16.

occupation

Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist

family

• Vater – William Young
• Mutter – Margaret Young
• Siblings – George Young (older brother), Malcolm Young (older brother) (musician, songwriter, producer), Margaret Young (older sister), Alexander Young (older brother). He has 3 older siblings.
• Other – William Young (paternal grandfather), Jeanie Mitchell (paternal grandmother)

Manager

His music band AC/DC is represented by Albert Music (Music Management Company).

Genre

Hardrock, Bluesrock, Rock and Roll

instruments

guitar

labels

• EMI
• Epos
• Atlantic
• Albert
• Columbia Records

To build

Slim

Height

157,5 cm (5 ft 2 in)

weight

61 kg or 134.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Angus Young dated –

• Ellen van Lochem (1979-present) – Angus met Dutch beauty Ellen van Lochem in July 1979 in Arnhem-Holland, where his musical band was to film Veronika’s Countdown for Dutch television. At the time, Ellen was dating singer Bennie Jolink, who was a member of the Dutch rock band Normaal . They started dating a short time later. However, since Angus rarely speaks about his personal life, the events and conditions contributing to the beginning of his relationship are unknown.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of Scottish and Irish descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Often wears school uniform on stage
• Light body frame
• Wild and eccentric antics on stage

brand promotion

Angus Young has not yet done endorsement work for a brand.

Religion

His religious views are not known.

Known for

• As an original and enduring member of popular hard rock band AC/DC . They are considered one of the best-selling musical performances in history. They have sold more than 200 million records worldwide.
• The immense popularity of his band’s album, Back in Black, which was certified 22x multi-platinum in the US.
• As one of the most famous and popular guitarists in rock music.

First album

In February 1975, his rock band released their debut studio album, High Voltage , which was only released in Australia. However, the album was a resounding success, selling more than 350,000 records.

first movie

In 1997, he made his big screen debut as himself in the biographical comedy film, Privates , based on the life of radio and television host Howard Stern.

First TV show

In 1978, Angus Young made his first TV show appearance on the music show, Top of the Pops .

Personal trainer

His exercise routine and diet plan are unknown.

Angus Young favorite things

• Musiker – Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Little Richard und Jerry Lee Lewis
• Genre – Old Rock & Roll
• Football club – Rangers FC
• Song to Perform – Back in Black

Angus Young facts

1. At school he was not a good student. The only subject he liked was art as it gave him some freedom of expression.
2. After dropping out of high school, he began working in a position of printer at a magazine called soft p*rn Ribald .
3. He started playing music on a banjo. Then his mother bought him a used cheap acoustic guitar model.
4. He bought his iconic Gibson SG in the late ’60s at the age of 16 from a music store within walking distance of his family home in Sydney. He still uses this guitar for his performances.
5. Angus is a notorious chain smoker, but he never touches an alcoholic beverage.
6. After dropping out of high school, he played music for the local rock band, Kantuckee . When the band broke up, he became a member of Tantrum , which is suggested as the predecessor of AC/DC .
7. He had already tried many costumes to find a perfect look. Eventually, at the suggestion of his sister Margaret, he settled on his signature schoolboy look. She designed his first uniform before he decided to wear his original school uniform for his performances.
8. His band’s studio album, Back in Black holds the distinction of being the second album after Michael Jackson’s thriller to break the record 50 million mark.
9. In 2003, his musical act AC/DC was honored with an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .
10. It has been reported that heavy metal music, among other things, its riffs from AC/DC anthems like Highway to Hell and Hell’s Bells was used by the American government officials to flush Manuel Noriega out of the embassy in Panama. Apparently, Noriega was a well-known opera lover.
11. After a poll in 2012, the Australian Guitar Magazine declared him the best Australian guitarist of all time.
12. He doesn’t have a social media account.