How much do you know about AC/DC?

By: Brandy
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How much do you know about AC/DC?
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Take a trip back in time and revisit the iconic music of one of the biggest bands in the world.
Who started the band?
Malcolm and Angus.
Malcolm and Angus started the band in 1973.
Bon and Angus.
Malcolm and Cliff.
Angus and Chris.
Where did the name AC/DC come from?
The band member's initials.
The writing on a sewing machine.
The Young brother's sister noticed the abbreviation on her sewing machine. This is where the band name came from.
It was random letters that they put together.
A friend gave them the idea.
What is the name of the longest running vocalist in the band?
Cliff Williams.
Brian Johnson.
Brian Johnson is the longest running vocalist for the band although he recently made his exit due to health problems.
Malcolm Young.
Bon Scott.

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What is the name of AC/DC's first album?
Black Ice.
Powerage.
Back in Black.
High Voltage.
AC/DC's first album was called "High Voltage".
After Bon Scott's death, who replaced him?
Angus Young.
Malcolm Young.
Brian Johnson.
Brian Johnson replaced Bon. The band briefly considered quitting, but they were urged to continue by Bon Scott's parents.
Chris Slade.
What is the name of the band's most recent tour?
Rock or Bust World Tour.
The band's most recent tour is called the "Rock or Bust World Tour".
Who Made Who Tour.
Highway to Hell Tour.
Ballbreaker World Tour.

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Who is the lead vocalist for the 2016 tour after Brian Johnson's exit?
Axl Rose.
The lead vocalist for the 2016 tour is Axl Rose.
Angus Young.
Chris Slade.
Steven Tyler.
What is the name of the band's drummer?
Angus.
Bon.
Cliff.
Chris.
Chris is the band's drummer. He was only supposed to be temporary at first, but Angus and Malcolm eventually asked him to join the band.
Which AC/DC music video shows a large bell hanging above the stage?
Highway to Hell.
Stiff Upper Lip.
Hells Bells.
The music video for Hells Bells has a large bell that hangs over the stage as the band performs.
Shoot to Thrill.

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What is the name of the band's bass guitarist?
Malcolm.
Cliff.
Cliff is the bass guitarist for the band.
Chris.
Brian.
Which member has been in the band the longest?
Malcolm.
Chris.
Cliff.
Angus.
Angus has been in the band for their entire run.
What song came about after Angus' plane was hit by lightning?
Highway to Hell.
Thunderstruck.
Thunderstruck was recorded after Angus' plane was struck by lightning.
Back in Black.
T. N. T.

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What band did Angus and Malcolm's brother George belong to?
Metallica.
Iron Maiden.
The Easybeats.
George Young belonged to The Easybeats, also an Australian rock band.
Pink Floyd.
Which band member is known for wearing many different costumes on stage?
Malcolm.
Cliff.
Brian.
Angus.
Angus is known for wearing costumes on stage. Some costumes include Zorro, Spider-man and his most notable, his school uniform.
Which AC/DC album is the second highest selling album in history?
Highway to Hell.
Back in Black.
Back in Black is the second highest selling album in history.
High Voltage.
The Razors Edge.

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What band has AC/DC opened for?
Pink Floyd.
Led Zeppelin.
Metallica.
Black Sabbath.
AC/DC has opened for Black Sabbath.
Who appeared in the video for "Big Gun"?
The Rock.
Mel Gibson.
Sylvester Stallone.
Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was in the music video for "Big Gun".
What does the band have named after them in Australia?
A street.
The band has a street in Melbourne named after them. It's called ACDC Lane.
A building.
A body of water.
A car.

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What was the first song released after Bon Scott's death?
Thunderstruck.
Whole Lotta Rosie.
You Shook Me All Night Long.
The first song released after Bon Scott's death was "You Shook Me All Night Long".
Shoot to Thrill.
What band did Brian Johnson previously belong to?
Pink Floyd.
Geordie.
Brian Johnson previously belonged to Geordie, where he was also the lead vocalist.
Black Sabbath.
Iron Maiden.
What genre does the band always classify themselves as?
Heavy Metal.
Hard rock.
They are often referred to by others as the pioneers of heavy metal, but they say that their genre is hard rock.
Pop-punk.
Alternative.

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What rockstar presented AC/DC during their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Steven Tyler.
Steven Tyler presented AC/DC at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Ozzy Osbourne.
Jon Bon Jovi.
Axl Rose.
What music video includes an inflatable woman behind the band?
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.
Whole Lotta Rosie.
The music video for Whole Lotta Rosie includes an inflatable women behind the band as they perform on stage.
Moneytalks.
The Jack.
What is a common theme in AC/DC's music videos?
They all take place on stage.
A common theme in AC/DC music videos is that they take place on stage.
They all take place in vehicles.
There is a TV frame around every video.
All of them have a storyline.

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Where are the Young brothers from?
Australia.
Scotland.
The Young brother's are from Scotland.
England.
United States.
What is shown on the cover of the AC/DC album "Fly on the Wall"?
A fly on a wall.
A fly on the wall is shown on the cover of the album.
A wall with a hidden camera.
A device in the shape of a fly.
A fly beside a lightning bolt.
What is shown on the album cover for "For Those About to Rock We Salute You"?
A lightning bolt.
A storm cloud.
Spray painted boards.
A cannon.
There is a cannon on the album cover.

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Which member left the band in 2014 due to health problems?
Malcolm.
Malcolm left the band due to his diagnosis of dementia.
Angus.
Cliff.
Chris.
What was the first album released after Bon Scott's death?
Powerage.
Highway to Hell.
Black Ice.
Back in Black.
The first album to be released after Bon Scott's death was Back in Black, which was a tribute to him.
In what country is AC/DC known as "Acca Dacca"?
Australia.
Australia often calls AC/DC "Acca Dacca".
China.
United States.
Canada.

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What symbol is in the AC/DC logo?
A heart.
A slash.
A lightning bolt.
The symbol in AC/DC's logo is a lightning bolt.
A guitar.
What album is the song "Mistress for Christmas" on?
Highway to Hell.
The Razors Edge.
"Mistress for Christmas" is on the album "The Razors Edge".
Powerage.
Ballbreaker.
Who was the original singer for AC/DC?
Bon Scott.
Dave Evans.
Dave Evans was the original singer for AC/DC.
Angus Young,
Malcolm Young.

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Why did Brian Johnson leave the band?
He didn't enjoy what he was doing.
He decided it was time to retire.
He was at risk of going completely deaf.
Brian Johnson left the band after warnings from his doctor that he could potentially go deaf.
He was ill.
"Big Gun" was on the soundtrack for which movie?
Last Action Hero.
"Big Gun" was on the soundtrack for Last Action Hero.
Catch 22.
Jaws.
Dirty Harry.
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