Angus Young before he was famous

The nobody years

1. 

   1963 Villawood migrant hostel

   In Sydney, his family lived in Nissen huts at Villawood.

   After the worst Scottish winter on record, the family emigrated to Sydney. Source

2. 

   1970 Out at fifteen

   He left Ashfield Boys High School at fifteen.

   Left Ashfield Boys High School at fifteen. Source

3. 

   early 1970s Night shifts, print shop

   He worked butcher-shop nights, then became an apprentice printer.

   Worked night shifts at a butcher's shop and as an apprentice printer. Source

4. 

   1973 A sewing machine label

   He and Malcolm named AC/DC after their sister's sewing machine.

   Formed AC/DC with his brother Malcolm, named after a label on their sister's sewing machine. Source

5. 

   1973-1974 Margaret's suggestion

   Their sister Margaret suggested the schoolboy uniform.

   Wore a schoolboy uniform on stage at his sister Margaret's suggestion. Source

6. 1955

   Was born in the Cranhill district of Glasgow, Scotland. Source

7. 1960s

   Started on a six-string banjo before buying a second-hand acoustic guitar. Source

8. 1963

   Lived in Nissen huts at the Villawood Migrant Hostel on arrival. Source

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