George Young (musician)

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George Redburn Young (born 6 November 1947 in Glasgow, Scotland) is an Australian rock musician, songwriter and record producer, best-known as the co-writer of the international hits, "Friday On My Mind" and "Love Is In The Air"; and for his production of the hard rock band, AC/DC, which features his younger brothers, Angus and Malcolm Young.

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Born in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland, Young's father's name was William, and his mother's name was Margaret (her maiden name also being Young); they emigrated to Australia in 1963. His older brother Alex was later a member of the group Grapefruit.

Starting his career in Sydney, George Young first achieved international success in the 1960s as the rhythm guitarist in the band The Easybeats; Young co-wrote nearly all of their songs, first with singer Stevie Wright, then later with lead guitarist, Harry Vanda.

After the band dissolved, Vanda and Young concentrated on writing and producing pop and rock songs for other recording artists, and under various stage names. One such recording studio based group was their own 'Marcus Hook Roll Band', with brothers, Malcolm and Angus; and Vanda.

With Vanda, he co-produced AC/DC's early albums, such as Powerage and High Voltage, and played as AC/DC's bass guitarist for a short stint, early in their career. He produced AC/DC's 2000 album Stiff Upper Lip.

[edit] Selected list of Vanda and Young productions

[edit] Selected list of Vanda and Young songs

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AC/DC
Brian JohnsonAngus YoungMalcolm YoungCliff WilliamsPhil Rudd
Bon ScottDave EvansMark EvansChris SladeSimon Wright
Albums and videos
Studio albums: High Voltage (Aus.)T.N.T.Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Aus.)High Voltage (int.)Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (int.)Let There Be Rock (Aus.)Let There Be Rock (int.)PowerageHighway To HellBack in BlackFor Those About to Rock We Salute YouFlick of the Switch'74 JailbreakFly on the WallWho Made WhoBlow Up Your VideoThe Razors EdgeBallbreakerBonfireVoltsStiff Upper Lip
Live albums: If You Want BloodLiveLive: 2 CD Collector's EditionLive from the Atlantic StudiosLet There Be Rock: The Movie
Films and videos: AC/DC: Let There Be RockFly on the WallWho Made WhoAC/DCClippedLive At DoningtonFor Those About To RockNo BullStiff Upper Lip LiveLive '77Toronto RocksFamily Jewels
Production
Harry VandaGeorge YoungRobert John "Mutt" LangeBruce FairbairnRick Rubin
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Past members of AC/DCACDC LaneAC/DC remastersList of rare AC/DC songsList of tributes to AC/DC in popular culture
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