I was wondering what acdc means in reference to the music group?
2006-09-20 14:39:38 · 21 answers · asked by brynnsmom24 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Angus and Malcolm Young claim that they first got the idea for the name after seeing the acronym "AC/DC" on the back of their sister's (Margaret Young) sewing machine. The acronym stands for "Alternating Current/Direct Current" which is used as an abbreviation to show that a given device that can run on either type of electrical current. The Young brothers liked the way that this name symbolized the band's raw energy and power-driven performances so the name stuck.[30]
In some cultures, "AC/DC" is a slang term implying bisexual connotations, by analogy with the electrical sense. The band have said they were initally unaware of this and that public response finally brought it to their attention. Supposedly, this public perception was exacerbated by their early "glam rock" image, which included satin jumpsuits (common rock attire in the early 1970s) and other costumes including Angus' schoolboy persona. Many bands at the time, however, adopted a deliberately theatrical and androgynous look, including two of Malcolm's heroes: The Rolling Stones and Marc Bolan.
Some religious figures have suggested that the name stood for "Anti-Christ/Devil's Children", "After Christ/Devil Comes" or "Anti Christ/Death to Christ"; the rumour has long persisted among critics who, already disliking the band's image, use it to paint the band as Satanists. The band has stated this is not true and these accusations were laughed at (Malcolm adding, "Me mum would kill me for that!")[31]. The band also stated publicly, "We write songs like this to make a point and to give the listeners a picture in their minds." For example, the band states that Highway to Hell was written about touring on the roads of America, before they were highly popular.
The name AC/DC is pronounced one letter at a time, although the band is nicknamed by its Australian fans as "Acca Dacca", a parody of the AC/DC name. The name has inspired a rash of imitators:there is a popular Canadian AC/DC tribute band known as BC/DC, after the province of British Columbia; in the San Francisco Bay Area there is a popular female tribute band with the moniker of AC/DShe; the Appalachian band Hayseed Dixie specializes in bluegrass covers of the bands hits.
2006-09-20 14:42:42 · answer #1 · answered by Abi 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What Does Acdc Mean
2016-10-18 05:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angus and Malcolm Young claim that they first got the idea for the name after seeing the acronym "AC/DC" on the back of their sister's (Margaret Young) sewing machine. The acronym stands for "Alternating Current/Direct Current" which is used as an abbreviation to show that a given device that can run on either type of electrical current. The Young brothers liked the way that this name symbolized the band's raw energy and power-driven performances so the name stuck.
2006-09-20 14:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by fjmarie1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AC is for "Alternating Current" otherwise known as the electronic source you get from an outlet in your home.
DC stands for "Dry Cell" otherwise known as a battery.
Any electronic device that was AC/DC could be plugged into an outlet or run on batteries.
However... The commonly used slang meaning of it referred to being bi-sexual. I thik that the band of the same name really wanted to just leave you guessing what they intended it to stand for!
2006-09-20 14:45:57 · answer #4 · answered by spinningtrax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AC means alternating or alternate current not sure off the top of my head and DC means direct current. They sing about electricity so why not, Thunderstruck and High Voltage.
2006-09-20 14:49:26 · answer #5 · answered by gook_mother 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just stands for the electrical meaning; alternate current/direct current. Some ppl take it to mean homosexuality, although that's not what the band intended it to mean.
2006-09-20 14:42:45 · answer #6 · answered by candyland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not acdc its acdsee, a photo viewer on computer. One has to buy it. Alternatively you can get a free photo viewer from google - www.picasa.com
2006-09-20 14:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by donald 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it means anything, but I might be wrong. Kinda like spinning records backwards. They still make records right? Opps, I am showing my age. Good luck.
2006-09-20 14:42:24 · answer #8 · answered by stacey a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alternating current direct current
2006-09-20 14:47:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ac-dc refers to electrical terms shortcuts for "alternating current" and "direct current." Hope this does it for you. Hec, what do I know.
2006-09-20 14:45:52 · answer #10 · answered by sleepy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋