AC/DC rocker Angus Young, 69, looks VERY different from his ‘schoolboy’ heyday as the iconic Aussie rock band kick off European tour
AC/DC are back in the spotlight as they embark on their Power Up European tour.
On Friday evening, the iconic Australian rockers took the stage for their sold-out performance at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
But it was the band’s lead guitarist, Angus Young, who caught the attention of fans, as he looked very different from his heyday.
The 69-year-old, who lives in Sydney, is known for dressing up as a schoolboy on stage.
Angus didn’t disappoint, wearing his trademark green velvet cap and uniform, shredding his guitar with ease as the band delivered a dynamic set of their biggest hits and new songs.
AC/DC’s lead guitarist Angus Young caught fans’ attention on Friday when he looked very different from his heyday during a sold-out performance at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
With his long, white hair, the musician looked quite changed from his early days as a fresh-faced rock star in the 1970s and 1980s. Pictured in 1978
However, with his long, white hair, the musician looked quite changed from his early days as a fresh-faced rock star in the 1970s and 1980s.
Despite not quite being the same schoolboy figure of old, the musician put in a blistering performance as the band began their comeback.
The rock legends have brought their latest album, Power Up, with them and will perform 21 shows in 10 different countries on their first European tour in eight years.
The tour, which covers the European summer, will see them land in England at Wembley Stadium for two nights.
Angus Young joins Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Matt Laug, who fills in on drums for Phil Rudd, and Chris Chaney, on bass in place of Cliff Williams.
Angus is pictured on stage in 1983, wearing his iconic school uniform
The 69-year-old is known for dressing up as a schoolboy on stage
Angus did not disappoint and wore his trademark green velvet cap and uniform
He shredded his guitar with ease as the band moved through a dynamic set
However, with his long, white hair, the musician looked quite changed from his early days as a fresh-faced rock star in the 1970s and 1980s.
Angus did not let age hold him back and appeared energetic during the performance
Despite not quite being the same schoolboy figure of old, the musician put in a blistering performance as the band began their comeback.
His outfit included a tie and shorts that exposed his bare legs
Four years after the release of their 17th studio album, Power Up, the rockers will also make a stop in Ireland and Belgium.
AC/DC’s official X account revealed: ‘We are thrilled to finally announce the “POWER UP” European Tour. We can’t wait to see you there.’
AC/DC are coming to London on July 3-7, 2024, with Wembley Stadium being the only UK venue on their tour.
The shows kicked off on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany – the country where the rock stars will perform on nine of the 21 dates of the Power Up European tour.
AC/DC was founded in Sydney in 1973 by Angus and Malcolm Young and are best known for hits such as Thunderstruck, Highway To Hell and Hells Bells. Angus is depicted in the band’s early days
Malcolm Young, the guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, died in November 2017 at the age of 64 after a three-year battle with dementia. Malcolm is pictured left with Angus in 1988
The whole thing will culminate with an evening in Dublin’s Croke Park on August 17.
It’s the band’s first tour since 2016, when they toured with their 2014 album Rock Or Bust.
AC/DC was founded in Sydney in 1973 by Angus and Malcolm Young and are best known for hits such as Thunderstruck, Highway To Hell and Hells Bells.
Former band members include Dave Evans on vocals, Bon Scott on vocals, Mark Evans on bass guitar, Simon Wright on drums and Chris Slade on drums.
Their latest album Power Up was released in 2020 and is their first since the death of Malcolm Young in 2017.
The rock legends have brought their latest album, Power Up, with them and will perform 21 shows in 10 different countries on their first European tour in eight years. Singer Brian Johnson will be on stage in Germany on Friday
The tour, which covers the European summer, will see them land in England at Wembley Stadium for two nights
Angus Young joins Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Matt Laug, who fills in on drums for Phil Rudd, and Chris Chaney, on bass in place of Cliff Williams
AC/DC are coming to London on July 3-7, 2024, with Wembley Stadium being the only UK venue on their tour
Guitarist Malcolm passed away in November 2017 at the age of 64 after a three-year battle with dementia.
An emotional Angus appeared on 60 Minutes and spoke about the decline in his brother’s health following Malcolm’s retirement from the band in 2014.
Angus, who co-founded AC/DC with Malcolm, said the “hardest part wasn’t so much that he passed away” but rather watching his decline.
“I think the hardest part wasn’t so much that he died, because that was kind of the ending, the relief. I think the worst part is the decline,” Angus explained to journalist Allison Langdon.
“That’s the hardest part, because you knew him and then you saw that was gone.”
It’s the band’s first tour since 2016, when they toured with their 2014 album Rock Or Bust. Angus is pictured in 1983
Their latest album Power Up was released in 2020 and is their first since the death of Malcolm Young. Angus is pictured in 1983
The Scottish-born star further revealed that despite his brother’s deteriorating health, certain aspects of his personality were still present.
“I would say he was quiet even to the end… when I was there he had a big smile. And I think that’s probably… that always gave me some kind of joy.
“Even though he was in that condition, that was always the joy,” he continued.
Following Malcolm’s death in 2017, AC/DC released a statement saying: ‘Today, it is with great sadness that AC/DC must announce the passing of Malcolm Young.
‘Malcolm was the founder and creator of AC/DC together with Angus. With enormous dedication and commitment, he was the driving force behind the band.
‘As a guitarist, songwriter and visionary, he was a perfectionist and a unique man. He always stuck to his guns and did and said exactly what he wanted.
‘He was very proud of everything he undertook. His loyalty to the fans was unsurpassed.”
Angus also said at the time: ‘As a brother it is difficult to put into words what he meant to me during my life, the bond we had was unique and very special.
“He leaves behind a tremendous legacy that will live on forever. Malcolm, great job.”