Scots politician wants AC/DC honoured

A Scottish politician is calling for AC/DC to be honoured by Holyrood in recognition of their achievements.

Christine Graham, South of Scotland MSP, has lodged a parliamentary motion calling for politicians to recognise the band's Scottish roots.

The motion, entitled 'AC/DC, We Salute You', also asks politicians to acknowledge their popularity and the musical inspiration the band has provided to other Scottish musicians.

"After 35 years AC/DC are still contributing to music and giving fans enjoyment worldwide," she said.

"I think they have long deserved official recognition from their homeland for that major musical contribution and my parliamentary motion will go some way towards recognising that."

The band's founders Angus and Malcolm Young were born in Glasgow, before moving to Australia in 1963, and former frontman Bon Scott was born in Kirriemuir.

Last month the mayor of Vancouver announced that November 28 would be known as 'AC/DC Day' in recognition of their recording new LP Black Ice in the city.