Bon Scott

Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott (9 July 1946 – 19 February 1980) 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 brought up in Kirriemuir, Scotland, before moving to Melbourne, Australia with his family in 1952 at the age of six. The family lived in the suburb of Sunshine for 4 years before moving to Fremantle... More

Date of birth:

  • Jul 9, 1946

Date of death:

  • Feb 19, 1980 (age 33 years)

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Also known as:

  • Scott, Bon,
  • AC/DC,
  • Ronald Belford Scott

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Group Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1974
  • 1980
  • 1971
  • 1973
  • 1970
  • 1973
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