Devastated by Scott’s death, the band considered quitting but were encouraged by Scott’s father to continue. Brian Johnson's Incredible Story of AC/DC's "Back In Black"
: On February 19, 1980, at the peak of their rise, Bon Scott died in London from acute alcohol poisoning. The Resurrection and "Back in Black" AC/DC | ROCK
: Their sister, Margaret, saw the initials " AC/DC " (Alternating Current/Direct Current) on her sewing machine. The brothers felt it perfectly captured their raw, electric energy. Devastated by Scott’s death, the band considered quitting
: Their 1979 album Highway to Hell propelled them into the top ranks of hard rock worldwide. The brothers felt it perfectly captured their raw,
The band truly found its identity when charismatic vocalist joined in 1974.
: While they briefly experimented with a "glam rock" image, they soon pivoted to a harder blues-rock sound. Margaret also suggested Angus wear his iconic schoolboy uniform on stage to represent a boy "straight from school to play his guitar". The Bon Scott Era (1974–1980)
Brothers , who immigrated to Australia from Scotland as children, formed the band in Sydney in 1973.