Date of birth: March 31, 1955 (Age: 71 as of September 2026)
Full name: Angus McKinnon Young
Born Place: Cranhill, Scotland
Height: 5’2’’ (157.5 cm)
Weight: 65 kg (143 pounds)
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Brown
Angus McKinnon Young was born on March 31, 1955, in Glasgow, Scotland, and grew up in Australia. With his brother Malcolm Young, he co-founded AC/DC in 1973 and became the band’s lead guitarist and a principal songwriter.
Young is AC/DC’s only continuous original member. The band’s catalog includes Highway to Hell, Back in Black, For Those About to Rock and Power Up, and Young remains associated with the school-uniform stage look and energetic duckwalk performance.
The old article presented clothing changes and a simple routine as explanations for his appearance. Those unsupported lifestyle claims were removed while the band’s history and his ongoing role were updated.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 8, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
