: 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)
: 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 1979 album Highway to Hell propelled them into the top ranks of hard rock worldwide. : While they briefly experimented with a "glam
The band truly found its identity when charismatic vocalist joined in 1974. The Resurrection and "Back in Black" : Their
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"