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PATCH_0018 Officially Licensed AC/DC Merchandise
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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 Young.
"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 symbolised the band's raw energy and power-driven performances, and love for music so the name stuck.
In some cultures, "AC/DC" is a slang term for bisexuality; the band have said that they were not aware of this usage until it was brought to their attention by a taxi driver one night after a concert early in their career.
Some religious figures have suggested that the name stands for "Anti-Christ/Devil's Child(ren)", "Anti-Christ/Death to Christ" and "After Christ/Devil Comes".
"AC/DC" is pronounced one letter at a time, though the band is popularly known as "Acca Dacca" in Australia.
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