Politician Lodges Motion To Recognize AC/DC's Scottish Roots

December 19, 2008

BBC News reports that Christine Grahame, a member of the Scottish parliament for the South of Scotland, has lodged a parliamentary motion calling for the achievements of the legendary rock band AC/DC to be acknowledged.

Founding members Angus and Malcolm Young were born in Glasgow before the family moved to Australia in 1963.

And former frontman Bon Scott was born in Kirriemuir, where there is a memorial plaque in his honor.

Grahame's motion — entitled "AC/DC, We Salute You" — calls on the Scottish Parliament to recognize the band's Scottish roots; note that their popularity continues to grow and welcome their forthcoming performance in Scotland; and to acknowledge the musical inspiration the band has provided to thousands of Scottish musicians.

Read the entire report from BBC News.

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