In the fall of 1973, Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young decided to form a band together in Australia. Feeling it was a perfect encapsulation of their electric energy and presence, the brothers adopted the name AC/DC (which stands for “alternating current/direct current”) after their sister Margaret saw the label on the power supply of a sewing machine.

Also at Margaret’s suggestion, Angus adopted a signature stage costume — a schoolboy’s uniform.

The brothers tried out a couple of lead singers before recruiting Ronald “Bon” Scott in 1974. With their lineup cemented, the band quickly recorded its first two albums, High Voltage and T.N.T. Within a year they were one of the most popular new bands in Australia.

After inking a deal with Atlantic Records, the band began touring internationally while keeping up a steady pace of studio recording. In 1976 they released a third album, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, and the next year a fourth, Let There Be Rock.

Here, the Australian rockers bring their unhinged stage presence to New York City’s legendary Palladium concert hall on East 14th Street.

Tickets for all seats were $3.50.