Is AC DC a rock or metal?

Is AC DC a rock or metal?

AC/DC
Genres	Hard rock blues rock rock and roll heavy metal
Years active	1973–present
Labels	Albert EMI Columbia Epic Atlantic Atco Elektra East West
Associated acts	Marcus Hook Roll Band

What was ACDC biggest hit?

AC/DC's Official Top 10 most-streamed songs

• It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Want to Rock 'n' Roll) UK streams: 10.8 million. ...
• Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. UK streams: 11 million. ...
• Whole Lotta Rosie. UK streams 12.4 million. ...
• Hells Bells. Streams: 16.4 million. ...
• TNT. ...
• Shoot To Thrill. ...
• You Shook Me All Night Long.

Is AC DC bigger than Metallica?

According to Pollstar, Metallica have sold approximately 22.1 million tickets since 1982, bringing in around $1.4 billion. This is in comparison to AC/DC (14 million tickets sold) and Ozzy Osbourne (13.2 million tickets if one combines both Ozzy and Black Sabbath sales).

Is Metallica hard rock or metal?

heavy metal band Metallica is an American heavy metal band that developed the subgenre of speed metal in the early and mid-1980s. The band released their first album, Kill 'Em All, in 1983, followed by Ride the Lightning in 1984.

Is Queen classic rock?

Queen was one of the most popular, ambitious and beloved classic rock bands ever. The London group created an elaborate, perfection-minded sonic approach informed by classical flourishes, ornate piano passages, stacked harmonies, layered guitars and theatrical arrangements.

Why is ACDC popular?

Rock n' roll, in its 70 or so years of existence, has changed the world, its influence far-reaching way beyond the music itself. It has informed, influenced, and soundtracked many aspects of popular culture, and AC/DC, without a doubt, are of the most popular bands to ever do it.

When did ACDC release big balls?

2013Big Balls / Released

Is ACDC famous in America?

AC/DC have only had three Top 40 hits in America. Their biggest one was 1990's 'Money Talks' from The Razor Edge album and that only reached no 23.

Who is the biggest rock band in the world?

The 10 best rock bands ever

1. The Beatles. The Beatles are unquestionably the best and most important band in rock history, as well as the most compelling story. ...
2. The Rolling Stones. ...
3. U2. ...
4. The Grateful Dead. ...
5. Velvet Underground. ...
6. Led Zeppelin. ...
7. Ramones. ...
8. Pink Floyd.

How many albums has ACDC sold?

• ACDC have sold well over 150 million albums worldwide, and in the United States alone, they have sold 68 million albums.

What genre is ACDC?

• ACDC is hard rock though during the 80's they were considered metal by some.dsmccracken. TC never said genre. Classic Rock, though not a genre per se, is still a useful label for identification, especially for radio stations and their listeners.

What is AC DC rock?

• AC/DC is a rock’n’roll singularity in which all the usual rules of gig physics no longer apply.