George Young

Awards & Honours

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George Young's contributions to music are celebrated for their sheer longevity and impact. His induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame twice, once as part of Vanda & Young and again with The Easybeats, stands as a testament to his dual legacy as a performer and a producer. Winning multiple APRA Awards for songwriting highlights his skill as a craftsman, while the Order of Australia recognizes his broader service to the nation's culture. His work with AC/DC, particularly producing some of the best-selling albums in history, secures his place as one of the most influential figures in rock history.

AwardsGeorge Young received numerous accolades throughout his career, though many were awarded collectively to groups or as part of his production work rather than solo individual awards. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1988 as part of Vanda & Young, and The Easybeats were inducted in 2005. He won multiple APRA Awards for Songwriter of the Year and Most Performed Work for songs written with Harry Vanda, including "Friday on My Mind" and "Love Is in the Air." He was also awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to music.

Honours & Distinctions

Order of Australia Medal (OAM)

Government of Australia·1984

Awarded for services to music, specifically for contributions to the Australian music industry through The Easybeats and his production work.

ARIA Hall of Fame Induction

ARIA·1988

Inducted as a member of Vanda & Young for outstanding contribution to Australian music.

ARIA Hall of Fame Induction

ARIA·2005

Inducted as a member of The Easybeats for their lasting impact on the Australian music scene.

Rankings & Lists

#42

Greatest Producers of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

Records & Feats

Best-Selling Album Production

Box Office·1980

Produced initial sessions for Back in Black, one of the best-selling albums of all time with over 50 million copies sold worldwide.

Longest Running Hit

Chart Record·1966

Co-wrote Friday on My Mind, which remains one of the most performed Australian songs internationally.