AC/DC Band Name: What Does AC/DC REALLY Mean? | Music

What does AC/DC mean?

Malcolm and Angus Young were the brains behind AC/DC, and came up with its name as well.

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The pair moved from Glasgow, Scotland to Australia in 1963, and saw their older brothers, Alex and George form bands.

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Alex formed London-based band Grapefruit in 1967, while George became a member of Australian band Easybeats, which got young Malcolm interested in music.

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