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Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott was a Scottish-born Australian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, best known for being the lead vocalist and frontman of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980.

Bon Scott (9 July 1946 – 19 February 1980) was an Australian rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist of AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980. His powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence contributed significantly to the band's early success.

Early Life

Born Ronald Belford Scott in Forfar, Scotland, he emigrated to Australia with his family in 1952. He played several instruments before focusing on vocals, joining his first band, The Spektors, in 1964.

Career

Prior to AC/DC, Scott fronted bands like The Valentines and Fraternity. He joined AC/DC in 1974, replacing Dave Evans. With Scott, AC/DC released several successful albums, including High Voltage, T.N.T., Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Let There Be Rock, Powerage, and Highway to Hell.

Personal Life

Scott was known for his energetic and rebellious personality. He was briefly married to Irene Thornton.

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Official AC/DC music videos, live performances, interviews, and more from the iconic rock band.
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No, there is no verifiable evidence suggesting any connection between an individual named Bon Scott from Seychelles and the YouTube channel "acdcVEVO". The channel is dedicated to the music and legacy of the late Bon Scott, the former lead singer of AC/DC, who was Scottish-Australian, not from Seychelles.
Given that Bon Scott passed away in 1980, how is he connected to a YouTube channel created in 2009?
The "acdcVEVO" channel is managed by AC/DC's record label and/or representatives, not by Bon Scott himself. It serves as an official platform to share the band's music catalog, including songs featuring Bon Scott's vocals.
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It's a primary official source for Bon Scott's music with AC/DC, but other official AC/DC channels or band-sanctioned platforms may exist.
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As of 2025, Bon YouTube channels collectively have over 173.8M subscribers, more than 503,311.1M views, and have uploaded over 12.5K videos.
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First name
Bon

Last name
Scott

Birthdate
July 09, 1946

Age 79

Birth location
Forfar, Scotland, GB

Years active
2009 - present

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