AC/DC

No band has ever made three chords sound this big. For more than 50 years AC/DC has stuck to one simple idea, loud, tight, riff-driven rock ‘n’ roll, and it still rattles the windows every time “Back in Black” comes on Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio.

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What’s new with AC/DC

• The Power Up Tour is over. The band wrapped about 90 shows on October 2, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, with Dave Grohl joining them for “Highway to Hell.” Read the finale story and full setlist.
• A new rhythm section. Bassist Chris Chaney and drummer Matt Laug played their first tour with the band, alongside Brian Johnson, Angus Young and Stevie Young.
• What’s next? Nothing announced. AC/DC usually tours behind a new album, and the last one, Power Up, came out in 2020.

Station picks: the AC/DC songs to start with

Our five essentials:

1. Back in Black (1980). The riff, the comeback, the tribute to Bon Scott. Start here.
2. Highway to Hell (1979). Bon Scott’s swaggering signature, and still the ultimate road song.
3. You Shook Me All Night Long (1980). Brian Johnson’s first single, and the one everybody sings.
4. Thunderstruck (1990). That hammer-on intro is pure Angus, and the stadium chant does the rest.
5. T.N.T. (1975). Early, raw and explosive, with a chorus built for shouting.

Three deep cuts worth your time:

1. Ride On (1976). A slow, smoky blues that shows Bon Scott’s softer side.
2. Down Payment Blues (1978). A gritty Powerage groove about being broke and still rocking.
3. Gone Shootin’ (1978). Malcolm Young’s rhythm playing at its most effortless.

Most played on Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio

[DRAFT: add the top 5 AC/DC tracks from the playing-now history for the last 90 days, with play counts.]

If you like AC/DC, try

• Led Zeppelin: the blues-rock blueprint AC/DC grew up on
• Aerosmith: swagger, riffs and a frontman to match
• ZZ Top: boogie-rock built on the same no-frills grooves
• Rose Tattoo: fellow Australian bar-room brawlers from the same scene

AC/DC on tour

No dates are announced. The Power Up Tour ran from May 17, 2024, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, to October 2, 2026, at MetLife Stadium. Want to see a legend this year? Our Classic Rock Concerts & Tours 2026–2027 guide has who’s still on the road. Last checked October 12, 2026.

AC/DC quick facts

• Formed: 1973, Sydney, Australia, by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young.
• Singers: Bon Scott (1974–1980), then Brian Johnson from 1980.
• Signature albums: High Voltage (1976), Let There Be Rock (1977), Highway to Hell (1979), Back in Black (1980), The Razors Edge (1990), Power Up (2020).
• Biggest album: Back in Black, one of the best-selling albums of all time.
• Honors: Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
• Power Up Tour lineup: Brian Johnson (vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), Chris Chaney (bass), Matt Laug (drums).
• Official site: acdc.com

AC/DC FAQ

Is AC/DC still touring?
The Power Up Tour ended on October 2, 2026. The band hasn’t announced new dates or a retirement.

Who sings for AC/DC now?
Brian Johnson, who joined in 1980 after the death of Bon Scott and returned for the Power Up album and tour.

Is Angus Young the only original member?
Yes. He co-founded the band with his brother Malcolm, who died in 2017. Their nephew Stevie Young now plays rhythm guitar.

What does AC/DC stand for?
Alternating current/direct current. The Young brothers spotted the label on an electrical appliance and liked the jolt it implied.

Where can I hear AC/DC?
On Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio, free and live 24/7 on the web and in our iPhone and Android apps.