Years Active: 1977-2007
Band Members: Simon Wright, Mark Evans, Angus Young, Dave Evans, Dave Evans, Bon Scott, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd, Chris Slade, Malcolm Young
Influenced by: The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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