Who would have thought that some boys from Australia would come up with a mix of blues and hard rock that captures the imagination so much. There is something primal about AC/DC's music. It's more about feeling than anything else. Bon's "I don't give a shit what you think" attitude mixed with the Brothers Young is an unbeatable combination. It's a real shame that Bon is gone. But, he lived that kind of life and took those kinds of risks. He wouldn't have been Bon otherwise.
AC/DC at the time of Bon's death was: Bon Scott- Lead Vocals; Angus Young- Lead Guitar; Malcolm Young- Rhythm Guitar; Phil Rudd- Drums; Cliff Williams- Bass Guitar.
Ronald Belford Scott was born on July 9, 1946 in Kirriemuir, Scotland. The prolific writer of AC/DC's lyrics, Bon had been with various rock and R&B groups as a singer/drummer before joining AC/DC. In addition to playing, Bon worked as a chauffeur. It was in this later capacity that he first met the other members of
AC/DC, who felt he sang better than he drove! Bon is responsible for touching our hearts with such tributes as "The Jack" and "Whole Lotta Rosie" while also developing into one of the best frontmen in rock.
Bon Scott died in February of 1980 in London, England. He choked to death on his own vomit while sleeping in a friend's car. He and the friend, a musician named Alisdair Kinnear, had been drinking the evening of the 19th and Bon apparently fell asleep during the ride home. Kinnear could not wake Bon, so he left him in the car to sleep. Kinnear awoke early in the evening on the 20th, checked on Bon, and found him unconscious in the car. Bon could not be revived, and was pronounced dead. It has been suggested that Heroin may have been involved in Bon's death.
