Report: MSPs Set To Salute Rockers AC/DC
December 19, 2008, 15 years ago
BBC News has issued the following report:
AC/DC are about to be paid a glowing tribute at Holyrood in recognition of the rock band's Scottish roots.
South of Scotland MSP Christine Grahame has lodged a parliamentary motion calling for the achievements of the group to be acknowledged.
Founding members Angus and Malcolm Young were born in Glasgow before the family moved to Australia in 1963.
And former frontman Bon Scott was born in Kirriemuir, where there is a memorial plaque in his honour.
AC/DC were formed in 1973 and have sold more than 150 million records worldwide, with songs such as 'Highway To Hell', 'Back In Black' and 'For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)'.
In 2003, the band was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Read the full report at BBC News.
