"I remember one of the first gigs I played with that amp was at a local church. They wanted someone to fill in with the guitar and my friend say, 'Ah, he can play.' And so I dragged the amplifier down and started playing and everybody started yelling 'turn it down!'"

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Source: Q & A With Angus Young of AC/DC. Interview with Aidin Vaziri, www.sfgate.com. September 17, 2000.

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Angus Young is the co-founder and lead guitarist of AC/DC, known for his electrifying performances and distinctive sound that shaped rock music.

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