Dave Evans is the original lead singer for AC/DC. He formed the band in 1973 with Angus and Malcolm Young, Colin Burgess and Larry Van Kriedt.
Dave dropped into Undercover to tell his story about the origins of AC/DC. He says the band formed in 1973 after he answered an ad in the Sydney Morning Herald for a heavy rock singer that Malcolm Young had placed. A week later, Malcolm’s brother Angus auditioned and joined the band. The name came from Sandra Young, the wife of George Young. She suggested the name AC/DC. “It was easy to remember, was short and sweet and it means power,” Dave said. From that day on they were known as AC/DC.
A week later they played their first gig on New Year’s Eve at Checkers Nightclub in Sydney.
VIDEO: Watch the Dave Evans interview here:
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