THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

George Young

Australian rock musician (1946–2017)

George Young has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists November 6, 1946 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Born

November 6, 1946

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: October 23, 2017

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Professions: bassist, composer, musician, record producer, songwriter, guitarist
Citizenship: Australia, United Kingdom

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: November 6, 1946 (theguardian.com; Discogs; thetimes.co.uk) or in 1947 (CONOR.SI; MAK; Trove).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1947

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Source: CONOR.SI
Source: MAK
Source: Trove

More about George Young

Family

Sibling: Alexander Young
Sibling: Malcolm Young
Sibling: Angus Young

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was George Young born?

George Young was born in Glasgow, United Kingdom.