AC/DC

Summary

AC/DC is a musical group^[1]. AC/DC has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• AC/DC received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[3].
• AC/DC was influenced by Airbourne^[4].
• AC/DC's instance of is recorded as musical group^[5].
• AC/DC's genre is hard rock^[6].
• AC/DC's genre is rock and roll^[7].
• AC/DC's genre is blues rock^[8].
• AC/DC's genre is classic rock^[9].
• alternating current is named after AC/DC^[10].
• direct current is named after AC/DC^[11].
• AC/DC's record label is recorded as Columbia Records^[12].
• AC/DC's record label is recorded as Sony Music^[13].
• AC/DC's record label is recorded as Interscope Records^[14].
• AC/DC's record label is recorded as Universal Music Group^[15].
• AC/DC's record label is recorded as Epic Records^[16].
• AC/DC's record label is recorded as Geffen Records^[17].
• AC/DC's record label is recorded as Hollywood Records^[18].
• AC/DC's record label is recorded as Island Records^[19].
• AC/DC's discography is recorded as AC/DC discography^[20].
• AC/DC's Commons category is recorded as AC/DC^[21].
• AC/DC's archives at is recorded as Australian Performing Arts Collection^[22].
• AC/DC's country of origin is recorded as Australia^[23].
• AC/DC comprises Angus Young^[24].
• AC/DC comprises Brian Johnson^[25].
• AC/DC comprises George Young^[26].
• AC/DC comprises Stevie Young^[27].

Body

Founding

December 31, 1973 marks the founding of AC/DC^[28]. AC/DC's location of formation is recorded as Sydney^[29].

Identity

AC/DC's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'mul', 'text': 'AC/DC'}^[30].

Recognition

AC/DC received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[3].

Brands and Namesakes

Things named for AC/DC include AC/DC Lane^[31].

Why It Matters

AC/DC has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] AC/DC is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

AC/DC has been cited as an influence by Alice in Chains^[33], a rock band^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1987^[36]; Van Halen^[37], a musical group^[38], founded in 1972^[39]; Cartel^[40], a musical group^[41], founded in 2003^[42]; Kix^[43], a musical group^[44], founded in 1977^[45]; The All-American Rejects^[46], a musical group^[47], founded in 1999^[48]; and Foo Fighters^[49], a rock band^[50], founded in 1995^[51].

Entities named for AC/DC include AC/DC Lane^[31].

FAQs

What awards did AC/DC receive?

Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[3].

Who did AC/DC influence?

AC/DC has been cited as an influence by Alice in Chains^[33], Van Halen^[37], Cartel^[40], and Kix^[43].