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HIGH VOLTAGE - 1976

Bon Scott, the rock legend son of Kirriemuir.
The life of legendary rock musician Bon Scott is to be commemorated in his Angus birthplace.

From around the world, fans of AC/DC and their late lead singer, Bon Scott, have been enquiring about a commemoration of this legendary rock musician in Kirriemuir. There have been numerous famous men and women associated with Kirriemuir, but few are as well known throughout the world as Bon Scott.

What is not as obvious is that his interest in music could be said to reach back to his birthplace and his father's involvement in traditional music in the town.

Ronald Belford 'Bon' Scott was born on 9 July 1946. Bon's family lived in Kirriemuir and his father Charles Scott worked in the family bakery in Bank Street and was also in the local pipe band.

In 1952, when Ronald was six years old the family emigrated to Australia, where Bon - as he was soon nicknamed - grew up.

He first joined pop-rock band, The Spektors and later played with The Valentines but it was with a young rock band from Sydney, led by two fellow Scots, Angus and Malcolm Young that he found fame.

AC/DC were to become one of the most famous rock groups in the world and it is a testament to their success that the recently released DVD - Family Jewels (described as a definitive history of the band) - has been hugely successful.

It is 25 years since Scott's tragic death in February 1980, and the display at the museum celebrates the career of this notable figure and will feature a host of objects, many lent by enthusiastic fans from around the world including rare vinyl albums, photographs, programmes and posters.

During the time the display is open, the museum would like to continue to develop its own collection of images, objects and stories about Bon Scott and his family here in Kirriemuir.

If anyone remembers the Scotts, or Kirriemuir pipe band, they are asked to get in touch with the museum and share their memories.

Artistic visitors to the museum during the display will be able to design their own album cover for display in the museum and fans can test their knowledge of Scott while new visitors develop their knowledge of this fascinating man and his music.

The display opens on 14 May and continues until 20 August 2005.

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