Malcolm Young
Malcolm Young was a legendary Australian guitarist and co-founder of the iconic rock band AC/DC. Born on January 6, 1953, in Glasgow, Scotland, he moved to Australia with his family in the early 1960s. Known for his powerful rhythm guitar playing and songwriting, Malcolm played a crucial role in shaping AC/DC's sound and image. He was part of the band during its rise to fame, contributing to classic albums such as 'Highway to Hell' and 'Back in Black.' His career was tragically affected by dementia, which led to his retirement from the band in 2014, and he passed away on November 18, 2017.
Born on Jan 06, 1953 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Argentina | 3 | 8.33 | 0.27% | +20% | 45,195,774 | 147,111 | $450,000 | 1,465$ |
| Totals | 3 | 45,195,774 | 147,111 | $450,000 | 1,465$ |
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Argentina:
Malcolm Young was the rhythm guitarist of AC/DC and played a key role in the band's formation and success.
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Argentina:
Malcolm Young was a founding member of AC/DC and a close friend of Dave Evans.
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Argentina:
Malcolm Young was the rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and producer of AC/DC.
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Argentina:
Malcolm Young suggested the name 'AC/DC' for the band during a rehearsal.
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Argentina:
Malcolm Young was a founding member of AC/DC and retired in 2014.
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Argentina:
Malcolm Young was the guitarist and founding member of AC/DC, who passed away in 2017.
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Romania:
Malcolm Young was the co-founder and rhythm guitarist of AC/DC who passed away in 2017.
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Argentina:
Malcolm Young was the rhythm guitarist and founding member of AC/DC who passed away in 2017.
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Australia:
Malcolm Young, along with his brother Angus, formed AC/DC and is being commemorated by Burwood Council.
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Argentina:
Malcolm Young was the rhythm guitarist of AC/DC and encouraged the band to continue after Bon Scott's passing.
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