George Young: The Quiet Architect of Australian Rock George Young (born November 6, 1946; died October 22, 2017) stands as a pivotal figure in the genesis of Australian rock music—a composer and producer whose understated brilliance shaped the soundscapes of iconic bands like AC/DC and Flash and the Pan. Often overshadowed by his brothers Malcolm and Angus Young’s flamboyant stage personas, George Young's contribution to musical innov…