AC/DC rocker Angus Young looks different from his 'schoolboy' heyday

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AC/DC are back in the spotlight as they embark on their Power Up European tour. 

On Friday night, the iconic Australian rockers took the stage for their sold out gig at VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

But it was the band's lead guitarist Angus Young who caught the attention of fans as he appeared very different to his heyday. 

The 69-year-old, who is based in Sydney, is well known for his schtick of dressing up as a schoolboy on stage. 

Angus did not disappoint, donning the green velvet cap and uniform that are his trademark as he shredded his guitar with ease while the band powered through a dynamic set of their biggest hits and new tracks. 




AC/DC's lead guitarist Angus Young caught the attention of fans as he appeared very different to his heyday during a sold out gig at VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Friday





With his shock of long, white hair the musician looked quite changed since his early days as a fresh-faced rock star back in the 1970s and 1980s. Pictured in 1978

However, with his shock of long, white hair, the musician looked quite changed since his early days as a fresh-faced rock star back in the 1970s and 1980s. 

Despite not quite cutting the same schoolboy figure of yesteryear, the musician put on a blistering performance as the band embark on their comeback. 

The rock legends have taken their latest album, Power Up, on the road, and are slated to perform 21 dates in 10 different countries on their first European tour in eight years. 

The tour, which spans the European summer, will see them touch down in England for two nights at Wembley Stadium.

Angus Young joins Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Matt Laug, who is filling in on drums for Phil Rudd, as well as Chris Chaney, on bass in place of Cliff Williams.




Angus is pictured on stage back in 1983, in his iconic school uniform 





The 69-year-old is well known for his schtick of dressing up as a schoolboy on stage





Angus did not disappoint, donning the green velvet cap and uniform that are his trademark 





He shredded his guitar with ease as the band powered through a dynamic set





The rocker has worn an array of private schoolboy inspired uniforms over the years 





Angus hasn't let age slow him down and appeared energetic throughout the gig 





Despite not quite cutting the same schoolboy figure of yesteryear, the musician put on a blistering performance as the band embark on their comeback 





His outfit including a tie and shorts that revealed his bare legs

Four years on from releasing their 17th studio album, Power Up, the rockers will also be stopping off in Ireland and Belgium.

AC/DC's official X account revealed: 'We are thrilled to finally announce the "POWER UP" European Tour. We can't wait to see you out there.' 

AC/DC will be coming to London for July 3 and July 7, 2024, with Wembley Stadium the only UK venue on their tour.

The shows began on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany - the country which will host the rock stars for nine of the 21 dates on the Power Up European tour.




AC/DC was formed in Sydney in 1973 by Angus and Malcolm Young, and they are best known for hits including Thunderstruck, Highway To Hell and Hells Bells. Angus is pictured far left and Malcolm in the foreground in the band's early days





Malcolm Young, who was the guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, passed away at age 64 in November 2017 after a three-year battle with dementia. Malcolm is pictured on the left with Angus in 1988 

Things are due to be rounded off by a night at Dublin's Croke Park on August 17.

It is the band's first tour since 2016, when they toured their 2014 album Rock Or Bust.

AC/DC was formed in Sydney in 1973 by Angus and Malcolm Young, and they are best known for hits including Thunderstruck, Highway To Hell and Hells Bells.

Former band members are Dave Evans on lead vocals, Bon Scott on lead vocals, Mark Evans on bass guitar, Simon Wright on drums and Chris Slade on drums.

Their latest album Power Up was released in 2020 and is their first since Malcolm Young's death in 2017. 




The rock legends have taken their latest album, Power Up, on the road, and are slated to perform 21 dates in 10 different countries on their first European tour in eight years. Singer Brian Johnson is pictured on stage in Germany on Friday 





The tour, which spans the European summer, will see them touch down in England for two nights at Wembley Stadium





Angus Young joins Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Matt Laug, who is filling in on drums for Phil Rudd, as well as Chris Chaney, on bass in place of Cliff Williams





AC/DC will be coming to London for July 3 and July 7, Chillwell 2.0 Bewertungen 2024, with Wembley Stadium the only UK venue on their tour

Guitarist Malcolm passed away at age 64 in November 2017 after a three-year battle with dementia.

Appearing on 60 Minutes, an emotional Angus spoke about his brother's decline in health, after Malcolm's retirement from the band in 2014.

Angus, who co-founded AC/DC with Malcolm, said the 'hardest part was not so much him passing', but rather watching his deterioration. 

'I think the hardest part was not so much him passing because that was a kind of end, the relief. I think the worst part's the decline,' Angus explained to journalist Allison Langdon. 

'That's the hard part, because of how you knew him and then to see that that was gone.'




It is the band's first tour since 2016, when they toured their 2014 album Rock Or Bust. Angus is pictured in 1983





Their latest album Power Up was released in 2020 and is their first since Malcolm Young's death. Angus is pictured in 1983

The Scottish-born star went on to reveal that despite his brother's deteriorating health, certain aspects of his personality still remained. 

'I would say, even to the end, he was still... if I was there, he had a big smile. And I think that was probably... that always gave me a kind of joy.

'Even though he was in that state, that was always the joy,' he continued.



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Following Malcolm's death in 2017, AC/DC released a statement that said: 'Today it is with deep sadness that AC/DC has to announce the passing of Malcolm Young.

'Malcolm, along with Angus, was the founder and creator of AC/DC. With enormous dedication and commitment he was the driving force behind the band.

'As a guitarist, songwriter and visionary he was a perfectionist and a unique man. He always stuck to his guns and did and said exactly what he wanted.

'He took great pride in all that he endeavoured. His loyalty to the fans was unsurpassed.'

Angus also said at the time: 'As his brother it is hard to express in words what he has meant to me during my life, the bond we had was unique and very special.

'He leaves behind an enormous legacy that will live on forever. Malcolm, job well done.'


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