Bon Scott Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Musicians Bon Scott Biography Bon Scott was a rock musician famous for serving as the lead singer and lyricist of the hard rock band AC/DC. This biography of Bon Scott provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline. Quick Facts John Curtin College of the Arts Image Credit #axzz3aYcLZ4zM Ronald Belford âBonâ Scott was an Australian musician of Scottish origins who rose to fame as the leading singer and songwriter of the hugely popular hard rock band AC/DC during the 1970s. He loved music from a young age and was a highly creative and rebellious youngster. As is common with unruly teenagers, he often found himself in trouble with the authorities. He dropped out of school at 15 and had brushes with the law which had him sent to the Riverbank Juvenile Institution. Labeled as a social misfit, he was denied a position in the Australian army. He worked at several odd jobs to support himself after leaving school. He started playing drums during his adolescent years and formed his first band The Spektors, in 1964.

He played for some other bands as well before joining AC/DC as their lead singer. The bandâs popularity reached new heights after Scott joined them; the bandâs debut album âHigh Voltageâ was a big hit. Within a year the band brought out the single, âIt's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)â which soon became known as the quintessential rock anthem. However the promising young musician soon got caught up in the shackles of alcoholism which put an abrupt full stop on his career by snuffing out his life. Childhood & Early Life He was the son of Charles Belford Scott and his wife Isabelle Cunningham. He was born in Scotland though the family later migrated to Australia. He attended North Fremantle Primary School and went to the John Curtin College of Arts. He was however never interested in studies much and dropped out when he was 15. He had learned to play the drums as a member of the Fremantle Scots Pipe Band.

He had a record as a troublemakerâhe spent time in Fremantle Prisonâs assessment centre and was committed to the Riverbank Juvenile Institution for nine months on charges of theft and sexual misconduct. Career He worked at a number of odd jobs such as a postman, bartender and truck packer for sometime. He formed his first band, The Spektors, in 1966 in which he played the drums and sang occasionally. The Spektors merged with another band, the Winstons to form a new band The Valentines in 1967. The new band was doing well and recorded several songs before a drug scandal erupted that tarnished the reputation of the band causing it to break up in 1970. He joined the rock band Fraternity in 1970. The band played at the Festival of Australian Progressive Music in 1971 and released the LPs âLivestockâ and âFlaming Galahâ. The band went on a tour of the U.K. in 1973 and played there under the name âFangâ. However the band went on a hiatus after returning to Australia.

He got involved in a serious motorbike accident in 1974 which left him in a coma for three days. His friend Vince Lovegrove helped him by giving him odd jobs during his recovery. He also introduced the struggling musician to the band AC/DC who were looking for a new lead singer. The hard rock band AC/DC was formed by the Young brothers, Malcolm and Angus. Scott joined the band in September 1974 and changed the fortunes of the band for the better. Within a month of his joining, the band released its album âHigh Voltageâ in October 1974 in Australia only. Scott had contributed lyrics to the songs featured in the album. The band released the single âIt's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)â, which became their signature song. The band went on an international tour of Europe in 1976 which was called the âLock Up Your Daughters Summer Tourâ. The band grew in popularity and supported leading rock bands such as Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, and Kiss.

The bandâs album âDirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheapâ was out in 1976. It was originally released in Australia and later an international version was also released. The album was an international super hit. In 1977, the album âLet There Be Rockâ was released. It featured the tracks âDog Eat Dogâ, âLet There Be Rockâ, and âBad Boy Boogieâ. The very next year, the album âPowerageâ was released. The late 1970s was a very busy time for the band as they released albums in quick succession. âHighway to Hellâ, released in 1979 went on to become one of the most popular albums. It was the last one to feature Scott who died the next year. Major Works âDirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheapâ was one of the most popular albums on which Scott had collaborated with the Young brothers in writing the lyrics. The album was accredited multi-platinum with over six million copies being sold the world over.

The last album to feature Scott, âHighway to Hellâ was a super hit with the fans. With a sales figure of over seven million copies, the album was listed among the list of â500 greatest albums of all timeâ by âRolling Stone. Personal Life & Legacy He married Irene Thornton in 1972 and divorced in 1978. He was an alcoholic and had drunk too much in a London club on 19 February 1980. He was so drunk that he passed out in the car where he was left to spend the night by a friend. The next day he was found lifeless and taken to the hospital where he was pronounced brought dead. The official cause of his death was listed as acute alcohol poisoning. This musicianâs grave site is considered the most visited grave in Australia and the National Trust of Australia has included it on its list of classified heritage places. Trivia A bronze statue of this hard rock musician was unveiled at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour in Western Australia in 2008.

Translate this page to Spanish, French, Hindi, Portuguese Pictures of Bon Scott Bon Scott - Biography - IMDb Bon Scott Biography Showing all 17 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (6) | Personal Quotes (3) Overview (5) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) Ronald Belford Scott was born on July 9, 1946 in Kirriemuir, Scotland, UK. In 1952, the Scott family relocated to Australia. Bon's strong distaste for authority led him to quit his studies at the age of 15. Bon's earliest musical efforts were both on vocals and drums. His first "real" job in the music business was in a pop band called The Valentines, whose single "Every Day I Have To Cry" reached the top five of the local charts. On September 1969, however, The Valentines were arrested for dope possession which shattered their clean-cut image beyond repair, and the band officially called it quits a few months later.

Within six months of The Valentine's dissolution, Bon joined a new blues-rock band called Fraternity; the efforts of the band to achieve some success in Europe were largely fruitless and they returned to Australia slightly disillusioned. After returning home, Bon was involved in a motorbike accident that left him in a coma for three days and in the hospital for several months, ending his association with Fraternity. Now based in Adelaide, Bon was reduced to taking on casual work until the day he was offered the chance to drive the bus for this new and really young rock band called AC/DC around. But Bon harboured ambitions to front the band. He persuaded the Young brothers that the band needed a better frontman and he suggested himself as the ideal replacement. And when former singer Dave Evans failed to turn up for a show, Bon seized his chance. With Bon Scott as a frontman, AC/DC got into sharp focus and the next five and a half years saw them getting more popular with each passing year, ultimately achieving world-wide success with their million-selling "Highway To Hell". The band's legendary status is believed to be largely due to the period spent with Bon Scott as the band's lead singer.

Yet Bon Scott was also an excessive drinker and this would ultimately lead to tragedy. After a night of heavy drinking, Bon died in a car parked outside a friend's flat in South London sometime on February 19, 1980. He was prononced dead on arrival at Kings College Hospital. Bon Scott lies in the Fremantle Cemetery's Memorial Garden in Australia. - IMDb Mini Biography By: TNT-6 <shtdwn@bigfoot.com> Spouse (1) Distinctive raspy voice Trivia (6) Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of AC/DC ) on March 10, 2003. Although it is widely believed that Bon was born in Kirriemuir, in reality, he came into this world some six miles away in the town of Forfar - at the Fyfe Jamieson Maternity Home to be precise. Following his untimely death, he was cremated and his ashes were interred by his family at Fremantle Cemetery in Fremantle, Western Australia.

On February 24, 2008, a bronze statue of Scott was unveiled at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour in Western Australia. The statue portrays Scott singing atop a Marshall amplifier. Parents are Charles Belford "Chick" Scott and Isabella Cunningham Mitchell. Has two younger brothers: Derek Scott (born 1949) and Graeme Scott (born 1953). Personal Quotes (3) Bon's story :: Bon's story :: 1946 - 9 July 1946, Ronald Belford (Bon) Scott is born in the Roods Kirriemuir, Scotland, low in the Highlands in the County of Angus, Southeast Scotland, to Isabelle Cunningham Mitchell and Charles Scott ï¿½ Isa & Chick. Kirriemuir is also the birth place of JM Barrie ï¿½ Author of Peter Pan. 1952 - Isa and Chick, along with their sons Bon and his younger brother Derek (born 1949), migrate to Melbourne Australia. Bon attends Sunshine Primary School. 1953 - A baby brother for Bon and Derek arrives, Graeme Scott. 1956 - The Scott family move to Fremantle Western Australia.

For the first year or so they live in a rental property in South Fremantle, until they find and purchase a house in Harvest Rd, North Fremantle. 1957 - Bon's father Chick works as a Baker. Once settled, he joins the Caledonian Society and The Caledonian Scots Pipe Band of Fremantle. Naturally, Bon tags along starting his musical career as a Drummer in the Bagpipe Band. 1958 - Bon and his brother attend North Fremantle Primary School, spending their spare time swimming in the Swan River, situated a short stroll from the end of their street. 1959 - Bon starts secondary school at John Curtin Senior High in Western Australia. 1961 - After leaving school, Bon holds a number of jobs - on a cray fishing boat out of Fremantle; in a Market Garden driving a tractor; at the Egg Board as a store man; and as an apprentice at Avery Scales as a Weighing Machine Mechanic. He is awarded First Year Apprentice of the Year and it is noted that he is a diligent worker.

These medals were won by Barb Gurney for The Coastal Scottish Pipe Band WA back in 1962, 63, 64. An unknown Bon Scott was a member of that band and it is presumed that Barb would have competed against him in side drumming competitions. 1962 - Bon is in the Opening Ceremony at The Empire Games held at Perry Lakes Stadium. He is awarded Best Side Drummer and wins the Novice Champion for Drumming. Bon continues playing in the Pipe Band until he is 17. In the early 60's, Johnny Young is well known for staging dances around town. Bon is a regular at Fremantle's Port Beach where Johnny Youngï¿½s Nomads would perform. 1964 - sees the formation of his first band, The Spektors with Wyn Milson and John Collins. Bon is the drummer and occasionally sings. The Spektors play at local gigs and stomps around town, including the Medina Youth Centre and Surf Clubs. Perth radio stations 6PR & 6KY also slot them into the rising music industries in WA. 1965 - Bon was working around Fremantle as a Post man.

1966 - Bon starts to get serious about his music. He and Vince Lovegrove, another well known Fremantle boy, who is still in the world music industry today, forms the band The Valentines. Vince was an early manager for Cold Chisel and The Divinely. 1967 ï¿½ January the Valentines played to their biggest crowd to date of 3000 screaming teenagers at the Perth Supreme Court Gardens Torch Bearers for Legacy concert. Later that year they won Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds for WA In May they released their first record ï¿½Every Day I Have To Cryï¿½. It made it to number 5 in the WA charts and life was looking good. 12th June was their lucky break. They played support act for The Easybeats at His Majestyï¿½s Theatre Perth WA. This is where Bonï¿½s professional relationship started with George Young of The Easybeats. George is the older brother of Malcolm and Angus Young and he is half of the Vanda & Young production team at Albert Productions, responsible for many of AC/DCï¿½s seminal classics and also known for their Flash in the Pan work.

The Valentines represented WA in the Battle of the Bands National Championships in Melbourne and came a close second to The Groop.Once returning from the eastern states they were given a record contract and moved to Melbourne where there were bigger crowds and more opportunities. They arrived on Black Friday 13th October 1967. Bon kept in close contact with his family and returned home at any opportunity. 1970 ï¿½ 1st August The Valentines broke up and Bon joined a Sydney based band Fraternity. In November 1970 Sound Blast magazine ran a story on Bon title ï¿½Wild Man of Fraternityï¿½ December 1970 Fraternity moved to Adelaide South Australia. 1971 ï¿½ 31st January Fraternity played The Australian Festival of Progressive Music at Myponga in South Australia. They were support act for Black Sabbath after Cat Stevens cancelled. On 8th April they supported Deep Purple on their Adelaide leg along with Free and Manfred Mann. In August they won the national Battle of the Sounds competition, Sherbet came a distant second place. In October they supported Jerry Lee Lewis at The Apollo Stadium in Adelaide.

1972 - 24th January Happy Days for Bon Scott who married Irene Thornton (1950) from Prospect in South Australia. May 1972 Fraternity left to tour England UK which would not last long. For the first 6 months or so Fraternity accomplished nothing. It would have been a better move to go to America like first planed. Late in 1972 they supported Status Quo in Bournemouth Odeon UK. 1973 - March, Fraternity changed their name to Fang, then played a few gigs as support act for Geordie who ironically had Brian Johnson (AC/DC current lead singer) as their front man. Those gigs are where Bon got the idea of carrying Angus on his shoulders - it was an early trait of Brian's from his days with Geordie. August 1973 Fang played their last gig as a band in Windsor England. After that they split up and returned to Australia. A 16 year old Jimmy Barnes (of Cold Chisel fame) stepped in on Bon's departure as front man in Fraternity early 1974.

1974 - Bon returned to Adelaide and began a day job loading trucks at the Wallaroo fertilizer plant. Bon stayed close to the music industry with Peter Head's band the Mount Lofty Rangers. It is through this band that the song Round and Round and Round originates. Late February Bon and Irene hadn't seen each other for six weeks since returning from London. One night after rehearsals, he went to Nelsons Wine Bar for a few too many drinks. A disagreement with a friend occurred and he took off at high speed on his motor bike. He was involved in a horrific head on accident that almost claims his life. Bon would be in a coma for three days. Irene remains by his side the whole time. Isa travels from Perth to help Irene look after him. When he recovers, Bon and Irene went their separate ways. They divorced in 1978 but remained in contact always. Through Vince Lovegrove Bon is introduced to Angus and Malcolm Young who are looking for a new lead singer for their band, AC/DC. They had just finished a 6 week residency at Beethovenï¿½s Disco in Perth WA as opening act for the famous transvestite Carlotta.

AC/DCï¿½s original lead singer, Dave Evans, was not working out and so Bon is offered the job in September 1974. 5th October 1974 Bon plays his first gig with AC/DC at the Brighton Le-Sands Masonic Hall in New South Wales Australia. 1975 ï¿½ April 1975 AC/DC made their first of many appearances on the Australian music program Countdown performing ï¿½Baby Please Donï¿½t Goï¿½. Throughout that year they cemented a legion of followers throughout Australian cities and country towns. Between 21st January and 31st December they performed around 170 odd gigs, sometimes two or three in a day. 1976 ï¿½ February 23rd The Australian Rock Anthem ï¿½Itï¿½s A Long Way To The Topï¿½ was filmed on the back of a moving flat bed truck driving down Swanson Street in Melbourne Victoria accompanied by members of The Rats of Tobruk Pipe band.

1976 would also see AC/DC introduction to the world with a extensive tour of the UK and Europe, starting in London in April and arriving back in Australia in November. 1977 ï¿½ February 15th was Bonï¿½s last official performance in Australia; fittingly it was at The Perth Entertainment Centre in his home town. On the 16th they left the Australian shores to re-tour and take up residency in London. In June they would briefly return to Australia. In May 1977 Mark Evans left the band and Bon, Angus, Malcolm and George Young performed a jam session at The Bondi Lifesavers before it was demolished. July they returned to the UK via their first American Tour starting in Amarillo Austin Texas. This was the start of their world wide fame. Only one album was released in 1977: "Let There Be Rock" 1978 ï¿½ In April the heavy schedule of performing continued throughout UK, Europe and the USA. AC/DC releases "Powerage" and "If You Want Blood".

1979 ï¿½ 1979 was another hectic year for Bon and the boys - extensive tours of the US, Europe and UK, from May right through to December 21st. A scheduled tour of Japan was cancelled due to visa problems. 1980 - 19th February. They had just started to reap the benefits of their hard work when tragedy struck in London UK. Bon was found dead in a car after a night out. His official Cause of Death is Acute Alcoholic Poisoning - Death by Misadventure. Bon was 33 years old when he passed away. Bon now rests at the Memorial Gardens Fremantle Cemetery. In 1988 the original Grave plaque was stolen. 1980 was a bad year for the Entertainment industry. Alfred Joseph Hitchcock Film Director. Born: August 13th 1899, Leytonstone, England. Died: April 28th, 1980 from Liver Failure and Heart Problems John Winston Lennon Musician. Born October 9th 1940, Liverpool England. Died: December 8th, 1980 New York City Assassinated.

Peter Sellers (Richard Henry Sellers) Comedian/ Actor. Born; September 8th 1925, Southsea Hampshire England. Died: July 24th 1980 from a Heart Attack. Mae West (Mary Jane West) Actress. Born: August 17th 1893. Brooklyn New York USA. Died: November 22nd 1980. Stroke. Steve McQueen Actor. Born: March 24th 1930. Beech Grove Indiana USA. Died: November 1980. Lung Cancer. Jimmy Durante (James Francis Durante) American Comedian. Born: 10th February 1893, New York USA. Died: 29th January 1980. Pneumonia. John Henry Bonham Musician, Drummer with Led Zepplin. Born: May 31st 1948 Redditch Worcestershire England. Died: September 25th 1980. Asphyxiation. Steve Took (Stephen Ross Porter) Musician, Drummer with T-Rex.

Born: July 28th 1949 Eltham South London. Died: October 28th 1980. Choked. 1996 ï¿½ In 1974 Bon laid down the vocals for the track Round and Round and Round but it was stored away until 1996 when it was remixed and new music added to it and released on CD. 2003 - AC/DC and Bon Scott were inducted into The World Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Bon was represented by his two nephews (on left of photo) In March filming for Thunderstruck The Movie was completed. It was a story of 5 mates travelling across Australia on a pilgrimage to visit Bon Scottï¿½s grave. 2004 ï¿½ Bon was voted #1 front man of all time by Classic Rock magazine for their top 100. Later that year a long awaited "explanation" on Bonï¿½s last night alive surfaced. The Death of Bon Scott The Death of Bon Scott By Dave Swanson February 19, 2016 8:26 AM REDDIT Paul Kane, Getty Images On Feb.

19, 1980, Bon Scott was found dead. The legendary AC/DC frontman had been out drinking with friends — but the casual evening took a terrible turn as Scott passed out in his car, and ultimately choked to death on his own vomit. He was only 33 years old. “For us, it was like losing a member of your family,” guitarist Angus Young said in a subsequent interview . “It’s very, very difficult to go through something like that. Not only is it your friend, it’s also somebody you’ve been working with all that time.” Throughout 1979, AC/DC had been a band on the rise. Highway to Hell , their seventh album, had truly put them on the map, especially in America. The accompanying tour had also proved to be a huge success. On Jan. 27, 1980, the final show of the Highway to Hell tour took place at the Gaumont Theatre in Southampton, U.K. This would also prove to be Scott’s last show. Just over three weeks later, Alistair Kinnear — a friend who had been out with Scott — discovered the body.

“I left him in the car and rang his doorbell,” Kinnear remembered later . “I was unable to wake Bon, so I rang Silver [Smith, a former girlfriend of Bon’s]. She said he passed out quite frequently and that it was best just to leave him to sleep it off.” Kinnear said he put the seat back, so Scott could lie flat. The next morning, Kinnear says he discovered that his friend was still in the car — but not breathing. Kinnear rushed him to King’s College Hospital, but Scott was pronounced dead on arrival. In some corners, the evening’s events have remained up for debate. Also at the bar that fateful evening with Scott was original AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess, who said he remembered “us leaving and he was alright — like he wasn’t drunk at all. And we went home, and the next day he’s dead!

To me it’s just a really, really strange thing.” Elsewhere in the same talk for author Murray Engleheart’s band bio AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll, Burgess added: “I can definitely say, to this day, that when we left, he was definitely not drunk at all.” What remains certain: One of the most dynamic frontmen in rock ‘n’ roll history was gone. AC/DC had already begun working on songs for the follow up to Highway to Hell, and Scott was due to join their on-going sessions the very next day. In April 1980, AC/DC hired Brian Johnson as their new singer, and finished the songs. Contrary to popular myth, there are no tracks in the vaults with Scott’s vocals on any of the material that followed on Back In Black . Ultimately, the album would end up being a tribute to Scott. “We wanted just a simple black cover,” Young told VH-1’s Behind the Music . “We wouldn’t have even done him justice in words.

Even the bell in the beginning of ‘Hell’s Bells’ was our little tribute.” Released in the summer of 1980, Back in Black went on to make AC/DC international superstars, and remains one of the biggest selling albums of all time. AC/DC Albums Ranked Worst to Best Image of 6 Famous Rock Bands Who Have Changed Lead Singers - CraveOnline 6 Famous Rock Bands Who Have Changed Lead Singers Whether you want to admit it or not, most bands are usually defined by their lead singers. Aug 28th, 2016 Brian Rasic / Getty Images. Lead singers embody a band’s idea and both literally and figuratively act as its voice. What makes them so popular in the eyes of the audience is the fact that they not only to carry a tune but also interact with the audience and act out their music. Because of that, they are usually the ones who get most public recognition and concert ovations. However, what happens when these bands change singers? Does the band lose its identity or not? Either way, in these cases, the audience has a hard time adjusting, and for a good reason. Being a second or a third singer is usually a stressful thing for a musician.

He has to adapt to the well-established fan base of the band, as well as to create something of his own. Many famous musicians failed miserably at this, which only shows that spontaneity of band creation can’t be forced. Everything has to click. So, in light of that, here is a list of 6 bands that changed their vocalists and managed to keep the band going. 6 Famous Rock Bands Who Have Changed Lead Singers: Faith No More – Mike Patton Miikka Skaffari / Getty Images The first up on the list is Faith No More. Led by a vocalist Chuck Mosley, the band released two albums in the 80’s called “We Care a Lot” and “Introduce Yourself.” Their combination of genres and a charismatic personality of the frontman made Faith No More one of the most influential bands of the decade. However, Chuck’s spontaneity and charisma weren’t enough to justify his careless behavior in the band. After many disagreements, the founding members decided to let Mosley go and brought in a replacement in the form of Mike Patton. This turned out to be a great move as Patton was an extremely gifted singer, a powerful songwriter and a magnetic performer.

With him in the lead, FNM quickly descended to stardom and defined the 90’s sound. Alice in Chains – William DuVall Chris McKay / Getty Images Of course, when talking about the 90’s sound, you can’t not mention the whole Seattle movement, commonly referred to as Grunge (although some believe it is a much more narrow term). At the very core of the Seattle’s finest were four related but quite distinct bands: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden and, last but not least, Alice in Chains. Formed in 1987 by a guitarist Jerry Cantrell and the vocalist Layne Staley, the band quickly garnered a lot of followers and brought grunge music to the mainstream. The most recognizable feature of the band were the voice harmonies and the unique gravelly voice of the lead singer. After he passed away in 2002 due to drug complications, the band wanted to quit. However, the arrival of a music veteran, William DuVall, changed their minds. He was able to deliver Staley’s challenging notes, but also introduce his own style.

What started off as an AiC tribute show quickly turned into a full band that not only played older songs but also released two new albums in 2009 and 2013. Genesis – Phil Collins Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images Now, if the first thing you think of when we say Genesis is Phil Collins, then you’re too young. The original Genesis that formed way back in 1967 was quite a different entity from the one we know today. Led by Peter Gabriel, Genesis was actually an experimental progressive rock band that relied much on the lyrics and the stories told in the songs. Sometimes they were fantastical, medieval stories with instruments that complemented the feel, and sometimes they were a brutal criticism of society. Gabriel often dressed up in costumes and acted out certain portions of the songs. However, this dominance of one man over the band, led to Gabriel leaving to pursue other solo projects and devote himself to family. In order to fill the void, Phil Collins stepped in and took the band’s vocal and songwriting duties. This made Genesis even more popular with Collins aiming for the mainstream audience, yet pertaining that sharp tone of criticism. This incarnation of Genesis became so famous that the other one slowly faded into oblivion in time.

Iron Maiden – Bruce Dickinson Mondadori Portfolio / Getty Images Iron Maiden was formed in 1975 by Steve Harris, the bassist and main songwriter. The guitar-heavy band always placed a lot of emphasis on the instruments and melodies, with singers taking an important, but supporting role. However, it all changed with the arrival of Bruce Dickinson. Before 1981, when he joined, Iron Maiden had already changed three of its singers and Bruce had no intention of becoming a supporting role. His mighty vocals and exceptional stamina complemented the guitar sound perfectly and established Bruce as a true Iron Maiden frontman. His electrifying personality perfectly fitted the band’s epic or fantastic themes and thrilled the fans. In 1993 he left the band for a few years, which only made the fans more eager to see him back. In 1999, upon his return, they made the album “Brave New World” and proved to many that they were stronger than ever with a world tour of over 100 dates. After that, they made four more albums and are currently touring.

Pink Floyd – David Gilmour Francesco Prandoni / Getty Images Now, what kind of a list would it be without one of the greatest psychedelic bands of all times – Pink Floyd? They were formed in 1965 by Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright and the frontman Syd Barrett. As troubled as he was, Syd Barrett was the band’s heart and soul, leading the entire group on a trip through psychedelic musical experiments that also included a large use of drugs. After just one album, Syd left the band as his behavior grew more and more erratic over time. He would often detune his guitar during the gig or disappear for extended periods of time. After releasing him, all of the members chipped in and sang creating harmonies most of all, but the frontman became David Gilmour. His soft, melancholic voice fit in greatly with Waters’ sharp and authoritative sound. From then on, Pink Floyd went on to create some of the greatest musical masterpieces in rock history. Their song “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” is a tribute to their former, schizophrenic singer, Syd Barrett.

AC/DC – Brian Johnson – Axl Rose Jason Squires / Getty Images Finally, we can’t complete the list without mentioning the Australian rock legends – AC/DC. Formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, the band redefined the blues sound with their heavy, choppy guitar sounds and the mighty screaming vocals. This distinct, memorable singing style was introduced to the band by Bon Scott, an experienced Scottish-born singer. However, in 1980, Bon Scott died of alcohol poisoning. Scott’s parents insisted that the band continued on, partly in memory of Bon, and the band began looking for a new singer. Jon Super / Getty Images Brian Johnson, who was even mentioned by Bon himself, revived the band and they quickly took the world by storm. They went on to become even more famous over the years and remained true to their sound. Recently, however, due to Brian’s loss of hearing, the band was forced to let him go and instead brought on another rock legend – Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses. We have yet to see how long this incarnation will last, but, according to many, it is a truly great mix. What other bands would you like to see on the list? Why?

Let us know. Bon Scott: Best Singers of All Time | TheTopTens® Uploaded by MontyPython Info Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott was a Scottish-born Australian rock musician, best known for being the lead singer and lyricist of Australian hard rock band AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980. He was born in Forfar and lived in Kirriemuir, Scotland, for 5 years before moving to Melbourne, Australia, ... read more . CommentsTopPopularNewest What's Bon Scott doing at number 71? He should be much higher! He's one of the best singers to ever walk the earth! Below the likes of usher & taylor swift? This is an embarrassment. His smooth falsetto, an upper range that can't hurt your ears no matter how high pitched or loud, lower range that's higher than most but still strong as buggery, what's not to like? Why is Bon Scott so low ranked? Bon is the best singer of hard rock. The best singer of pop would be Michael Jackson, and the best metal singer is either Rob Halford or Cam Pipes.

They should all be ranked high, but when Justin Bieber is ranked higher than Bon Scott, it can only mean that 90% of the voters are retarded. I just love how people like Justin Timberlake are above Bon. Justin should give up on music and go join Saturday Night Live because I would watch it with him. Listen to the voice, range, character, lyrics and rock poetry in songs like "Carry Me Home"! I can't think of any thicker sounding tenor. This list is a joke, come on Michael Jackson # one! Bon Scott had one of the most unique voices and his range is unbelievable. To bad he is not still around. Do you guys even know how hard is it to sing like that? Bon should be in the top 20, as he is the singer of one of the most famous rock bands in history. This tough whiskey voice should be under top 5. So much soul, rock, blues, dirtiness, etc. styles in one voice united.

How could he not be under top 5 whole lotta rosie, problemed child, prison break, and he may have died before he got to sing it, but he WROTE back in black AC/DC RULES It's very funny. That guy from Tokyo Hotel and Justin Bieber is better than Bon? Oh, please. He should be in top 10. No words are good enough to describe his voice. Listen to it. Top 10 Bon Scott AC/DC Songs Top 10 Bon Scott AC/DC Songs By Matthew Wilkening July 9, 2015 3:48 PM REDDIT Warner Bros. The best Bon Scott AC/DC songs lighten the sense of menace found within the band’s lyrics and music with the sense of humor and self-deprecation that made the singer so charismatic and beloved. Here’s our humbly chosen list of the 10 Best Bon Scott AC/DC songs: 10 From: ‘Highway to Hell’ (1979) Right off the bat, here’s the humility that not-so-secretly fuels the best Bon Scott songs. Our hero’s out on the town and looking for love; problem is, his approach is all wrong.

He accuses one woman of being a prostitute, and forgets to check for angry boyfriends before chatting up another. Whoops! From: ‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirty Cheap’ (1981 – USA) This already downbeat tale of the lonely parts of life on the road took on extra depth following Bon Scott’s tragic passing in 1980. The song’s lyrics find him regretting empty bottles, broken promises and his own “evil ways,” but also admitting he’s not ready to change just yet. “Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be” From: ‘Let There Be Rock’ (1977) Like a rocked-up and far less moral version of Bill Withers ‘ 1972 soul classic “ Use Me ,” this song finds Bon Scott willing to put up with all of the boozing, philandering and wrongdoing his woman is taking part in all over town, as long as he gets to be her final victim at the end of the night. From: ‘High Voltage’ (1976 – USA) Okay, let’s get this out of the way — this song is not about a game of cards, despite what the official recorded lyrics might tell you.

In fact, it’s among the worst-kept secrets in rock music that this track is about an overly friendly houseful of women that gave Scott and his bandmates “the clap.” In concert, the band frequently spells things out a bit more clearly with different lyrics. From: ‘Let There Be Rock’ (1977) Bon Scott basically adds a new chapter to the Bible, documenting the birth of rock ‘n’ roll music itself with the sense of importance and gravity we all know it deserves: “There was 15 million fingers / Learnin’ how to play / And you could hear the fingers pickin’ / And this is what they had to say… LET THERE BE ROCK!“ From: ‘High Voltage’ (1976, U.S.) The template for Bon Scott’s swaggering tales of bad-ass behavior was set pretty early with tracks like this one. The song’s growling chorus and opening “Oi! Oi! Oi!” refrain made it an audience-participation favorite throughout AC/DC’s 35-plus years with Bon’s replacement (and, let’s be clear, deserved legend in his own right) Brian Johnson .

From: ‘Let There Be Rock’ (1977) Way before Sir Mix-A-Lot declared that he liked big butts , this unruly candidate for best Bon Scott song lyrics ever, or at least most honest, found the singer pining for “a whole lotta woman,” literally. Bon may be gone, but Rosie, in inflatable doll form, still joins the band onstage every night in concert. “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll)” From: ‘High Voltage’ (1976 – USA) You know what pissed my parents off way more than distorted rock ‘n’ roll played at rattling volumes from my bedroom? Bon Scott blaring away on the bagpipes on top of that “$#@%* racket!” as he does on this song, that’s what! It served as a timely reminder of the years of hard work that go into becoming an “overnight success” in the music industry. “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” From: ‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap’ (1981- USA) The Australian-based AC/DC’s first three albums were issued with different tracklists, covers, and most importantly, at different times over here in the states.

That meant we didn’t get to hear some of Bon Scott’s best songs, such as this strutting, non-repentant tale of murder-for-hire, on wax until five years after their original release. We’d like to hire someone to, you know … “take care of” the guy that made that decision!

Question: Bon Scott was the lead singer for which famous rock band?
Answer: AC/DC