Malcolm Young

Biography

Malcolm Mitchell Young was a founding member and driving force behind the hard rock band AC/DC, serving as rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and backing vocalist from 1973 until his retirement in 2014 due to health reasons. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, he played a pivotal role in shaping the band's sound, developing guitar riffs and co-writing material with his brother Angus. Young passed away on November 18, 2017, after leaving the band to receive treatment for dementia.