Malcolm Young

Quick Facts

Full Name	Malcolm Young
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Jan 6, 1953(1953-01-06)
Age	71
Date Of Death	2017-11-18
Birthplace	Glasgow
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Capricorn

Malcolm Young Biography

Malcolm Young is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on January 6, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was a Scottish rhythm guitarist, and was also the backup vocalist for AC/DC’s hard rock band. For his contributions to rock music, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

With his brother, he co-founded AC/DC along with He co-founded AC/DC with his brother and the band’s lead guitarist, Angus Young..

Influenced by 1950s rock and roll and blues-based rock guitarists of the 1960s and 1970s, Young was regarded as a leading rock exponent of rhythm guitar.

The “big freeze” of 1963 was one of the worst winters on record in the UK, with snow 8 feet (2.4 m) deep. A TV advertisement shown in Britain at that time offered assisted travel for families to start a different life in Australia. 15 members of the Young family left Britain in late June 1963, including fifth son George (1946–2017) and younger brothers Malcolm (born 6 January 1953) and Angus (born 31 March 1955). Also on board were his eldest brother Stephen (1933–1989), his only sister Margaret Horsburgh (born 2 May 1935), and brother William Jr (born 15 December 1940). Another elder brother, Alex (1938–1997), stayed in the UK and was later a member of London-based group Grapefruit. Another brother, John (born 17 May 1937), had migrated to Australia separately.

With Linda Young, he had two children.

Malcolm Young Net Worth

Malcolm Young is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Malcolm Young 's net worth $100 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a teenager, he joined a Rolling Stones-cover band.

He is one of the most important rhythm guitarists in rock history.

Young’s father, William Young (born 16 February 1911), lived with his family at 6 Skerryvore Road in the Cranhill district of Glasgow. William worked first as a wheel boy in a rope works and then as a machine and saw operator in an asbestos and cement business. In 1940, he joined the Royal Air Force and served in World War II as a flight engine mechanic. After the war, he worked as a yard man for a builder and then as a postman. He married Margaret (born 14 July 1913; maiden name also Young), who was a housewife.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Malcolm Young height 5 ft 3 in Malcolm weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Malcolm Young Dating?

According to our records, Malcolm Young married to Linda Young. As of December 1, 2023, Malcolm Young’s is not dating anyone.

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In early 1977 they returned to Britain and began a European tour with Black Sabbath. While Bon Scott and Ozzy Osbourne quickly became friends, some other members of the two bands did not get on so well. In one incident, Young alleged that Geezer Butler pulled a knife on him, although Butler has since refuted that.

Facts & Trivia

Malcolm Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Malcolm Young celebrates birthday on January 6 of every year.

Dave Mustaine of Megadeth stated in a 2004 interview that he considered himself, Young, Rudolf Schenker, and James Hetfield of Metallica to be the best rhythm guitarists in the world.

Top Facts about Malcolm Young

Key facts
1. Malcolm Mitchell Young was the co-founder and rhythm guitarist of AC/DC.
2. He was the driving force and leader of the band from its beginning in 1973 until retiring in 2014 due to health reasons.
3. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
4. He was born in January 1953 and died in November 2017 due to the effects of dementia.
5. He left AC/DC in mid-2014 to receive treatment for dementia, before being replaced by his nephew Stevie Young.
6. In an interview with Guitar Player, Angus Young stated Malcolm was still rehearsing AC/DC’s songs repeatedly to remember how they went.
7. 15 members of the Young family migrated to Australia from Scotland in late June 1963.
8. Malcolm and Angus formed AC/DC in 1973 when they were 20 and 18 respectively, with Malcolm on rhythm guitar and Angus on lead guitar.
9. He was a legendary rhythm guitar player, playing through a Marshall amplifiers with low volume and no high gain.
10. Dave Mustaine of Megadeth considered him one of the best rhythm guitarists in the world alongside Rudolf Schenker, James Hetfield and himself.
11. Gretsch guitars released the Gretsch G6131MY, a signature guitar based on Young’s modified 1963 Gretsch Jet Firebird.
12. His passing was widely mourned with many famous musicians and bands sending tributes and covering AC/DC songs.
13. The APRA Awards were presented from 1982 for honouring composers and songwriters.
14. He wrote music for AC/DC until his departure in 2014.
15. He owned and played several Gretsch guitars throughout his career with AC/DC.

What happened Malcolm Young?

Young passed away , aged 64, at Lulworth House, in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, on November 18, 2017. He had been diagnosed with dementia at the conclusion of his band’s world tour supporting their fifteenth studio album, 2008’s Black Ice.

How old was Malcolm Young when he died?

64 years (1953–2017)

Did Malcolm Young from ACDC died?

November 18, 2017

Is Malcolm Young a good guitarist?

“Malcolm Young was one of the best ever rhythm guitarists in rock’n’roll ,” he told Rolling Stone in tribute. “He was a fantastic songwriter and he had a great work ethic too.” The way that ethic fed into Malcolm’s other roles in the band cannot be overstated.

Have any ACDC members died?

Malcolm and George Young both died in late 2017.