AC/DC
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AC/DC
Summary
AC/DC is a musical group[1]. AC/DC ranks in the top 0.098% of musical_group entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (312,247 views/month, #20 of 20,490).[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 ranks in the top 0.098% of musical_group entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (312,247 views/month, #20 of 20,490).[2] AC/DC has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] AC/DC is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
AC/DC has been cited as an influence by Guns N' Roses[34], a musical group[35], founded in 1985[36]; Foo Fighters[37], a rock band[38], founded in 1995[39]; Alice in Chains[40], a rock band[41], in United States[42], founded in 1987[43]; Van Halen[44], a musical group[45], founded in 1972[46]; Quiet Riot[47], a musical group[48], founded in 1973[49]; and Poison[50], a musical group[51], founded in 1980[52].
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 Guns N' Roses[34], Foo Fighters[37], Alice in Chains[40], and Van Halen[44].