The Band AC/DC’s Name Has a Surprising Origin—Here’s What It Means
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the band, many have wondered about the origin of AC/DC’s name. Is it simply the four letters put together? Does it make a word? Or does it stand for or represent something completely different?
What Does AC/DC Band Name Actually Stand For?
AC/DC may be one of the most famous rock bands in the world, but have you ever stopped to think about what the band’s name actually means? Longtime fans might think this is a silly question, but for newer fans,
AC/DC fans are finally discovering what the iconic ‘70s band name stands for
AC/DC fans are discovering that a sewing machine inspired the ’70s rock band’s name. While the group’s catchy tunes like “Highway to Hell” and “You Shook Me All Night Long” are still being played on airwaves across America, one Reddit user reignited questions about how the rockers got their name in the first place.
AC/DC fans just learning the origin of the band's name after decades in the spotlight
Though AC/DC has spent decades in the spotlight, some fans of the Australian rock band are just learning the origin and meaning of the group's name. In 2022, one fan posed a question on Reddit ...
People are only just realizing what the meaning is behind rock band AC/DC’s name
It was user @psychological_Ad8534 who addressed the confusion, revealing that it means ‘anti-christ/devil’s child’, with the true meaning behind the iconic band being: Alternating current/direct current.
People are only just realising the meaning behind iconic 70s rock band AC/DC’s name
The band first shot to fame in 1975 following the release of their first studio album, High Voltage. By 1979, when disaster ...
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AC/DC fans shocked to discover real meaning of band’s name
AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott (right) and guitarist Angus Young (front) with other band members in early undated photo. Picture: Supplied Founding members Angus Young and his brother Malcolm – ...
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The iconic Aussie band have a fierce Scottish fanbase through Scottish-born members Bon Scott and Angus and Malcolm Young. AC/DC last played in the country in 2015 at Hampden Stadium in Glasgow.