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Infobox image.

Hello, i have added a recent and clearer image, with a caption and alt, of the group in the infobox. I have moved the previous photo to the Black Ice (2008–11) section.

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I am a massive fan of AC/DC but I would think the page would be more appealing if there was a more recent image placed at the top of the article, maybe something that shows Stevie Young and Chris Slade? 86.158.76.109 (talk) 21:15, 4 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Please change Ac/Dc's genres to blues rock, Classic Rock. They're not really Hard Rock. 75.90.79.117 (talk) 02:44, 17 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 20:30, 18 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

There is no such genre as "classic rock," and they most certainly are NOT a blues-rock band such as Ten Years After. 98.67.176.26 (talk) 13:10, 29 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Original Drummer missing from timeline

Colin Burgess is mentioned in the text but isn't on the timeline diagram. It looks odd to have a rock band wityh no drumm,er for their first year... can he be added? Stub Mandrel (talk) 12:44, 23 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The timeline in this article is abbreviated for space/notability issues. If you look at the full timeline on List of AC/DC band members, you can see that he's there. Personally, I'm in favor of the status quo.--Bark (talk) 14:12, 23 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson is now a past member. The band made it official on their website: "AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years. We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures." - See more at: http://www.acdc.com/news?n_id=278#sthash.7B3aER2S.dpuf — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.174.25.65 (talk) 11:37, 17 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Brian Johnson Departure

On April 17th 2016, AC/DC announced that due to the degradation of his hearing, Brian Johnson had parted ways with the band in friendly terms. Johnson, who was with the band since the death of previous singer Bon Scott on the 19th of February 1980, has been replaced by former Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose. The news came in the form of a statement from the band which listed various 2016 tour dates.