Angus Young
Angus Young is the lead guitarist of the Australian rock band AC/DC, known for his frenetic stage presence and schoolboy uniform costume.
His name sometimes appears as shorthand for a particular style of hard rock guitar—bluesy, aggressive, and stripped of ornamentation: He's going for that Angus Young sound.
Route toward eternal punishment
- Back in BlackReturning clad in noir
- ThunderstruckExtremely shocked or amazed
- rhythm sectionTimekeeping instrumentalists in ensemble
- power chordsRoot-fifth guitar voicings
Root-fifth guitar voicings
- riffRepeated musical phrase
- soloPerformance by one
- pentatonicScale of five tones
- blues licksStock melodic phrases in blues
distortion · fretboard · pick · vibrato · bends · slide · dexterity · technique
Squat-legged locomotion
- headbangViolent rhythmic nodding
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- energyPower to do work
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
spotlight · arena · live show · spinning · running · jumping · showmanship · tireless
Semiformal tailored jacket
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
- capCovering for top
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- satchelStrapped bag for books
knee socks · persona · gimmick · branding · youthful · rebellious · impish · playful
Having considerable effect
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- immortalCannot die
genre-defining · inspirational · distinctive · recognizable · enduring · celebrated
Highway to Hell
Route toward eternal punishment
- Back in BlackReturning clad in noir
- ThunderstruckExtremely shocked or amazed
- rhythm sectionTimekeeping instrumentalists in ensemble
power chords
Root-fifth guitar voicings
- riffRepeated musical phrase
- soloPerformance by one
- pentatonicScale of five tones
blues licks · distortion · fretboard · pick · vibrato · bends · slide · dexterity · technique · lead guitar
duckwalk
Squat-legged locomotion
charisma · spotlight · arena · live show · spinning · running · jumping · showmanship · tireless · frenetic
blazer
Semiformal tailored jacket
satchel · knee socks · persona · gimmick · branding · youthful · rebellious · impish · playful · mischievous
influential
Having considerable effect
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
immortal · genre-defining · inspirational · distinctive · recognizable · enduring · celebrated
Angus YoungJames Taylor
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