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AC/DC are one of the biggest rock bands of all time — and they were born in Sydney. While Burwood Council has recently commissioned a fantastic mural honouring Angus and Malcolm Young, across the rest of the city there are still no statues, plaques, or major recognitions of the band’s legacy. In fact, some of the most significant landmarks tied to their story are being neglected — or even demolished.

In this documentary, I go on a personal journey across Sydney to uncover the forgotten landmarks of AC/DC’s history — from their first rehearsals in Newtown to early gigs, recording sessions, and Malcolm Young’s final resting place.

Along the way, I reflect on how Sydney’s treatment of AC/DC compares to the way other cities celebrate their rock icons — specifically Liverpool in the UK, which I recently visited on a personal pilgrimage to Beatles landmarks.

Whether you're a hardcore AC/DC fan or simply love music history, this deep dive uncovers stories, places, and sounds that deserve to be remembered.

#ACDC #RockHistory #SydneyMusic #MusicDocumentary #MalcolmYoung #AngusYoung

Chapters:

00:00 AC/DC’s legacy: Why they matter
02:05 The Newtown rehearsal room where AC/DC formed
05:06 Visiting Liverpool: How the Beatles are honoured
06:37 Victoria Park: Angus debuts the schoolboy look
08:45 Haymarket gig: A classic Sydney AC/DC moment
09:53 Chequers nightclub: AC/DC’s first show
11:57 EMI 301: Recording AC/DC’s first single
13:24 Albert Studios: The sound of Aussie rock
15:00 St Mary’s Cathedral: Malcolm Young’s farewell
16:00 Hampton Court: AC/DC’s first live recording
16:32 Cronulla Theatre: Filming Can I Sit Next to You Girl
19:25 Burwood: AC/DC’s childhood home
23:39 Angus & Malcolm mural on Burleigh Street
24:55 Burwood Public School: Angus in uniform
26:23 Let There Be Rock church location
29:12 Malcolm Young’s grave at Waverley Cemetery
31:40 Gone but not forgotten

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The Forgotten Sydney of AC/DC (my video for The Sydney Morning Herald)
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