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Angus Young and Eddie Van Halen
What Angus Young thought of Eddie Van Halen

By Phil Weller Published

From the Archive The SG-touting AC/DC legend has used Chuck Berry and B.B. King to back up his argument

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From the Archive
Angus Young of AC/DC pointing
If you learn one thing from Angus Young it should be this…

By Leon Todd Published

For those about to solo, you’ll be thunderstruck with the AC/DC guitar legend’s whole lotta use of open strings

Techniques
Angus Young wears his school uniform as AC/DC play Donington Monsters of Rock [left]; Eric Clapton is suited and playing a pale blue Strat in the mid '80s.
Angus Young’s thoughts on Eric Clapton – and the players he prefers

By Jonathan Horsley Published

From the Archive When the AC/DC guitarist was coming up, Clapton was the player blowing everyone's mind but his

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From the Archive
Angus Young onstage at the Joe Louis Arena during the band's "Flick of the Switch/Monsters of Rock" tour, on November 17, 1983,
Angus Young on his favorite Gibson SG from his collection – and the hunt to find a replacement

By Phil Weller Published

From the Archive The AC/DC guitar hero has tried getting copies made to no avail

From the Archive
Angus Young and Cliff Williams of AC/DC perform at Download on June 11, 2011 in Castle Donington, England.
How bassist Cliff Williams landed the gig (and found his sound) with AC/DC

By Nick Wells Published

When he joined AC/DC in 1977, Cliff Williams played a Fender Precision, but made a permanent change following the band's Highway to Hell album

Bassists
evie Young of AC/DC performs live on stage as part of the "Power Up" tour at MorumBIS on February 24, 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
“Out of an abundance of caution”: AC/DC’s Stevie Young admitted to hospital in Argentina

By Phil Weller Published

The band expects the rhythm guitarist to play at AC/DC’s Buenos Aires show on Monday night

Guitarists
Wolfgang Van Halen of Mammoth performs at Little Caesars Arena on November 20, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
Wolfgang Van Halen names the 2 classic rock tracks he plays to test any electric guitar

By Matt Owen Published

Forget the forbidden riffs and the flashy taps. Wolfgang finds it's better to keep things simple...

Guitarists
One of the contestants at the UK Air Guitar Championships, held at the Electric Ballroom in Camden Town, London
The Air Guitar world champion on how he conquered an ‘air-off’ to claim his crown

By Janelle Borg Published

Reigning air guitar champion Aapo Rautio lifts the veil on what goes on at the annual Air Guitar World Championships

Events & Trade Shows
Angus Young of AC/DC performs live on stage during the 'Rock or Bust' World Tour, at Wembley Stadium on July 4, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Thunderstruck on bass? With slapping and tapping? Bass hero Toby Peterson-Stewart flexes his chops in tribute to AC/DC

By Nick Wells Published

From parallel distortion to cutting-edge tapping, Toby Peterson-Stewart breaks down some of the highlights from his latest cover

Bassists
Canadian Rock musician Pat Travers plays guitar as he performs onstage at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, December 2, 1978
Pat Travers recalls the best show he ever played – with Aerosmith, AC/DC, and Van Halen all on the same bill

By Janelle Borg Published

The legendary gig also saw Travers meet Steven Tyler for the first time – and a comical encounter ensued...

Guitarists
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