Malcolm Young
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
1
Records
Malcolm Young's greatest accolade is the enduring legacy of AC/DC's music, which he co-wrote and anchored with his rhythm guitar. The band's 2003 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction recognizes their monumental impact on rock. In 2023, Rolling Stone named Malcolm and Angus the 38th greatest guitarists of all time, a rare joint honour that specifically praised Malcolm's rhythm mastery. His influence is felt across generations, with guitarists like Wolfgang Van Halen citing him as the benchmark for rhythm playing.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Inducted as a member of AC/DC.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
AC/DC received a star as a group.
ARIA Hall of Fame
AC/DC was inducted as a group.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Guitarists of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
2008
AC/DC: Back in Black
Guitar World
1990
Malcolm Young: The Rhythm King
Records & Feats
Co-writer of one of the best-selling albums of all time
Back in Black has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, making it the second-best-selling album in history.