Bon Scott
7/9/1946 - 2/19/1980
Cancer
Last Words
"Not Recorded"
Death & Legacy
Bon Scott, the original lead singer of AC/DC, died at the age of 33 in 1980. He was known for his wild stage antics and his raspy, bluesy voice. His lyrics often focused on his own life experiences, including his struggles with alcohol and his love for rock and roll. Scott's death marked the end of an era for AC/DC, but his influence on the band and on rock music as a whole continues to be felt to this day.
Details
- Cause of Death
- Acute alcohol poisoning
- Age at Death
- 33 years
- Funeral Location
- Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia
- Final Resting Place
- Fremantle Cemetery, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia