Happy birthday! Angus Young turns 71 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 71 on Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026.
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AC/DC guitarist Angus Young is celebrating his 71st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist Angus Young has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 71st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Young, a cultural icon

Born in Glasgow on March 31, 1955, Angus Young's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Young's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Angus hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Angus Young as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 71.

Happy Birthday, Angus, you're the best!

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