AC/DC are back in the spotlight as they embark on their Power Up European tour.
On Friday night, the iconic Australian rockers took to the stage for their sold-out concert at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
But it was the band’s lead guitarist, Angus Young, who caught fans’ attention as he looked very different from his heyday.
The 69-year-old, who lives in Sydney, is well known for his ability to dress up as a schoolboy on stage.
Angus did not disappoint, wearing his trademark green velvet cap and uniform as he shredded his guitar with ease as the band performed a dynamic performance of their biggest hits and new songs.
AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young caught fans’ attention as he looked very different from his heyday during a sold-out concert at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Friday.
With his shock of long white hair, the musician seemed quite changed from his early days as a fresh-faced rock star back in the 1970s and 1980s. Photographed in 1978
However, with his shock of long white hair, the musician seemed quite changed from his early days as a fresh-faced rock star back in the 1970s and 1980s.
Despite not having the same schoolboy figure of yesteryear, the musician put in a dazzling performance as the band embarks on their comeback.
The rock legends have taken their latest album, Power Up, on tour and are scheduled to perform 21 dates in 10 different countries on their first European tour in eight years.
The tour, which will span the European summer, will see them land in England for two nights at Wembley Stadium.
Angus Young joins Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Matt Laug, who replaces Phil Rudd on drums, as well as Chris Chaney, on bass in place of Cliff Williams.
Angus appears on stage in 1983, wearing his iconic school uniform.
The 69-year-old is well known for his trick of dressing up as a schoolboy on stage.
Angus did not disappoint and donned his trademark green velvet cap and uniform.
He destroyed his guitar with ease as the band moved through a dynamic set.
However, with his shock of long white hair, the musician seemed quite changed from his early days as a fresh-faced rock star back in the 1970s and 1980s.
Angus hasn’t let age slow him down and was energetic throughout the concert.
Despite not having the same schoolboy figure of yesteryear, the musician put in a dazzling performance as the band embarks on their comeback.
His outfit included a tie and shorts that exposed his bare legs.
Four years after the release of their seventeenth studio album, Power Up, the rockers will also make stops in Ireland and Belgium.
AC/DC’s official X account revealed: “We are thrilled to finally announce the “POWER UP” European tour. We can’t wait to see you out there.
AC/DC will come to London on July 3 and 7, 2024, with Wembley Stadium being the only UK venue on their tour.
The shows began on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, which will host the rock stars for nine of the 21 dates of the Power Up European tour.
AC/DC were formed in Sydney in 1973 by Angus and Malcolm Young, and are best known for hits such as Thunderstruck, Highway To Hell and Hells Bells. Angus is pictured in the early days of the band.
Malcolm Young, guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, died at age 64 in November 2017 after a three-year battle with dementia. Malcolm appears on the left with Angus in 1988.
Finally, on August 17 there will be a night in Dublin’s Croke Park.
It is the band’s first tour since 2016, when they toured their 2014 album Rock Or Bust.
AC/DC were formed in Sydney in 1973 by Angus and Malcolm Young, and are best known for hits such as Thunderstruck, Highway To Hell and Hells Bells.
Former band members are Dave Evans on lead vocals, Bon Scott on lead vocals, Mark Evans on bass, Simon Wright on drums and Chris Slade on drums.
Their latest album, Power Up, was released in 2020 and is their first since the death of Malcolm Young in 2017.
The rock legends have taken their latest album, Power Up, on tour and are scheduled to perform 21 dates in 10 different countries on their first European tour in eight years. Singer Brian Johnson appears on stage in Germany on Friday.
The tour, which will span the European summer, will see them land in England for two nights at Wembley Stadium.
Angus Young joins Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Matt Laug, who replaces Phil Rudd on drums, as well as Chris Chaney, on bass in place of Cliff Williams.
AC/DC will come to London on July 3 and 7, 2024, with Wembley Stadium being the only UK venue on their tour.
Guitarist Malcolm passed away aged 64 in November 2017 after a three-year battle with dementia.
Appearing on 60 Minutes, an emotional Angus spoke about his brother’s deteriorating health, following Malcolm’s retirement from the band in 2014.
Angus, who co-founded AC/DC with Malcolm, said “the hardest part wasn’t so much his death” but rather watching his deterioration.
“I think the hardest part wasn’t so much his death because it was a kind of ending, the relief. I think the worst thing is the decline,” Angus explained to journalist Allison Langdon.
“That’s the hard part, because of how you met him and then seeing that that was gone.”
It is the band’s first tour since 2016, when they toured their 2014 album Rock Or Bust. Angus is pictured in 1983.
Their latest album, Power Up, was released in 2020 and is their first since the death of Malcolm Young. Angus is pictured in 1983.
The Scottish-born star revealed that despite her brother’s deteriorating health, certain aspects of his personality still remain.
‘I would say that, even until the end, he was still… if I was there, he had a big smile. And I think that was probably… that always gave me a kind of joy.
“Even though I was in that state, that was always the joy,” he continued.
Following Malcolm’s death in 2017, AC/DC released a statement saying: “Today, with deep sadness, AC/DC must announce the passing of Malcolm Young.
‘Malcolm, along with Angus, was the founder and creator of AC/DC. With enormous dedication and commitment he was the driving force behind the band.
‘As a guitarist, composer and visionary, he was a perfectionist and a unique man. He always stood his ground and did and said exactly what he wanted.
‘He was very proud of everything he put in. His loyalty to the fans was second to none.”
Angus also said at the time: ‘As his brother, it’s hard to put into words what he has meant to me throughout my life, the bond we had was unique and very special.
‘He leaves a huge legacy that will last forever. Malcolm, job well done.