AC/DC

Few bands have defined the sound and spirit of rock ’n’ roll like AC/DC. Formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, the band built their legacy on pure energy — loud guitars, pounding drums, and the kind of riffs that make stadiums shake. Their blend of blues-driven rock and rebellious attitude made them instant icons of the hard rock scene. With Bon Scott at the mic, early albums like High Voltage and Highway to Hell captured their raw, electric sound. After Scott’s passing in 1980, Brian Johnson stepped in, and the band roared back with Back in Black — a global phenomenon and one of the best-selling albums of all time. Over decades, AC/DC stayed true to their roots, turning simple rock formulas into anthems like “Thunderstruck,” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” and “T.N.T.” Their music is timeless because it’s unapologetically straightforward — no ballads, no frills, just pure rock. Think you can name every classic riff from Australia’s loudest export? Let’s find out.