Who wrote Highway to Hell by ACDC?
Rachel Hickman
Published Mar 09, 2026
Who wrote Highway to Hell by ACDC?
Bon Scott
Highway to Hell (song)
| “Highway to Hell” | |
|---|---|
| Label | Albert Productions |
| Songwriter(s) | Bon Scott Angus Young Malcolm Young |
| Producer(s) | Mutt Lange |
| AC/DC singles chronology |
What was Highway to Hell written about?
The most-widely accepted definition seems to be that it is based on the arduous touring schedule which was part of AC/DC’s lives at the time. That is to say that co-writer Angus Young used to refer to their laborious road life as being “on a highway to hell”.
Who all sang highway to hell?
AC/DC
Highway to Hell/Artists
What does ACDC stand for?
alternating current/direct current
“AC/DC” is an abbreviation meaning “alternating current/direct current” electricity. The brothers felt that this name symbolised the band’s raw energy, power-driven performances of their music.
Did Bon Scott sing Hells Bells?
“Hells Bells” is the first track of Back in Black, the seventh studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC and their comeback album after the death of lead singer Bon Scott. “Hells Bells” is the second single from Back in Black, released on 31 October 1980.
What is AC DC’s most famous song?
AC/DC’s Official Top 10 most-streamed songs
- It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Want to Rock ‘n’ Roll) UK streams: 10.8 million.
- Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. UK streams: 11 million.
- Whole Lotta Rosie. UK streams 12.4 million.
- Hells Bells. Streams: 16.4 million.
- TNT.
- Shoot To Thrill.
- You Shook Me All Night Long.
Who did the remake of highway to hell?
Tom Morello
Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine has teamed up with Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder for a gritty cover of AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell.” The song will be featured on Morello’s upcoming solo album, “The Atlas Underground Fire,” set for release Oct.
What does hell’s bells and buckets of blood mean?
hell’s bells and buckets of blood An exclamation of frustration or surprise. Often shortened to “hell’s bells.” Oh, hell’s bells and buckets of blood—the printer isn’t working, and my paper is due in five minutes!
When did ACDC Hells Bells come out?
1980
Hells Bells/Released
“Hells Bells” is the first track of Back in Black, the seventh studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC and their comeback album after the death of lead singer Bon Scott. “Hells Bells” is the second single from Back in Black, released on 31 October 1980.
