Festival celebrating the life of former AC/DC frontman Bon Scott gets underway

The Australian musician - who grew up in Kirriemuir - died in 1980.

Callum Clark

An Angus rock festival celebrating the life of former AC/DC frontman Bon Scott is now underway after a two year hiatus. The Australian musician – who grew up in Kirriemuir – died in 1980.

The music event – Bonfest – was formed in his hometown.

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