Question: who was the first lead singer for ac dc
Answer: Malcolm Young -- rhythm guitar , backing vocals ( 1973 -- 2014 ) Dave Evans -- lead vocals ( 1973 -- 1974 ) Bon Scott -- lead vocals ( 1974 -- 1980 ) Phil Rudd -- drums ( 1975 -- 1983 , 1994 -- 2015 ) Mark Evans -- bass guitar ( 1975 -- 1977 ) Cliff Williams -- bass guitar , backing vocals ( 1977 -- 2016 ) Brian Johnson -- lead and backing vocals ( 1980 -- 2016 ) Simon Wright -- drums ( 1983 -- 1989 )