Bon Scott

AC/DC's incredible career has spanned almost 4 decades, with over 200 million records sold worldwide to date and consistently selling out concerts, they are one of the highest grossing bands of all time. Formed in Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, AC/DC are considered pioneers of heavy metal. As popular today as they have ever been their sound is instantly recognisable the world over and has helped define and propel the band from truly humble beginnings to worldwide superstardom. Using archive footage and interviews with Angus Young and former manager Michael Browning (1974-1979), this fascinating programme takes you on a journey from their early days in Australia with Bon Scott (9 July 1946 to 19 February 1980) to Brian Johnson joining the band and beyond. Also featured is music footage of some of the bands greatest tracks including Back in Black, Hells Bells, Thunderstruck to Highway to Hell, Jailbreak, Hard as a Rock, T.N.T and It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll). AC/DC are without doubt one of the all time greatest rock bands and this is their incredible story.

Here is the definitive history of AC/DC on video, from their breakthrough performance on Australian television to the Spanish television taping just ten days before singer Bon Scott's death. It then traces the classic 80's and 90's music videos.

Rock critics discuss the turning point in 1979 that catapulted AC/DC to international fame as a rock institution with the band’s sixth studio album.