Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott (9 July 1946-- 19 February 1980) was an Australian vocalist as well as songwriter, best known for being the prima donna and lyricist of the Australian acid rock band AC/DC from 1974 till his fatality in 1980.

On 19 February 1980, Scott died after an evening out in London. AC/DC quickly taken into consideration disbanding, yet the team hired singer Brian Johnson of the British glam rock band Geordie. AC/DC's succeeding cd, Back in Black, was released only 5 months later on, as well as was a tribute to Scott.

Scott was birthed in Forfar, Scotland, and also elevated in Kirriemuir, prior to relocating to Melbourne with his household in 1952 at the age of 6. Scott created his very first band, The Spektors, in 1964 and ended up being the band's drummer and occasional lead vocalist.

In the July 2004 issue of Standard Rock, Scott was ranked as leading in a checklist of the "100 Greatest Frontmen of All Time". Strike Parader rated Scott as 5th on their 2006 checklist of the 100 Greatest Heavy Steel Vocalists of all time.