2007-09-22 07:20:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Ac stands for alternating current. DC stands for direct current. These are the two competing types of electricity. We can assume that this is what the band meant since there is a lightening bolt (symbol of electricity) between the two sets of letters in the logo for their name.
Another possibility is that the band meant to suggest androgeny or bi-sexuality as the term AC-DC is slang for swinging both ways.
2007-09-22 07:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by some_mystery_for_u 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Alternating Current/Direct Current is what i believe it means, since their first album was named High Voltage.
Quote:
Angus and Malcolm Young developed the idea for the band's name after seeing the acronym "AC/DC" on the back of a sewing machine owned by their sister, Margaret.
"AC/DC" is an abbreviation for "alternating current/direct current", which indicates that an electrical device can use either type of power.
The brothers felt that this name symbolized the band's raw energy and power-driven performances, and the name stuck.
Rumored meanings
Anti-Christ Devil's Child
AC/DC referring to bisexuality
2007-09-22 14:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by Helpfulhannah 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
angel child/devil child isnt it?
2007-09-22 14:32:07 · answer #3 · answered by meemeetub 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋