Malcolm Mitchell Young (6 January 1953 – 18 November 2017) was an Australian musician and songwriter, best known as a co-founder, rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter for the hard rock band AC/DC. Except for a brief absence in 1988, he was with the band from its November 1973 beginning until retiring in 2014 due to health reasons. Young and the other members of AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
| Full name at birth | Malcolm Mitchell Young
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| Claim to fame | Founding member, guitarist for AC/DC
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| Date of birth | 14 January 1953
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| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland
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| Date of death | 18 November 2017
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| Place of death | Sydney, Australia
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| Cause of death | Dementia (after complications from)
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| Occupation | Musician, songwriter, producer
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| Height | 5' 3" (160 cm)
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| Net worth | $100,000,000 USD
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