Angus Young

    Angus McKinnon Young (born 31 March 1955) is a Scottish guitarist and songwriter of the Australian rock n' roll band, AC/DC. Known for his energetic performances, schoolboy-uniform stage outfits, and his popularization of Chuck Berry's duckwalk. He's the author of famous guitar riffs, like “Back in Black”, “Highway to Hell”, “Hells Bells”, among others.

    Angus Young, the youngest of eight children of William  and Margaret Young.. He dropped out of school at 15. He emigrated to Sydney, Australia, with his parents and brothers in 1963. He was 18 when he and his older brother, Malcolm, formed AC/DC in 1973. While many believe little, the name AC/DC was invented by Malcolm Young, who saw the initials on the sewing machine of her sister Margaret Young. AC/DC means: Alternative Current/Direct Current.

    Young prefers to keep his life private. He and his wife Ellen live in Kangaroo Point in the Sutherland Shire, in Sydney.

     In 2003, he and the other members of AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In all lists of best guitarists in history, Angus Young appears in the top 10, is considered to be the best of all time riffer. His heavy riffs and extremaly fast solos made him one of best guitarists in history.

    His multiple intelligence and most developed is the musical.

    I chose Angus Young because he's the founder, guitarist and songwriter of my favorite band, AC/DC. I like his performances on stage and he plays very well.

Matheus Amorim