Bon Scott's Brother Derek Scott - First interview ever about AC/DC singer's death

💡 Derek Scott, brother of the late AC/DC singer Bon Scott, has publicly opened up about his rocker sibling for the first time. He said it's the first and last time he'll grant such an interview.
Derek says that many stories written about his brother, who died in 1980, are "bullshit."
Derek addresses Bon's alcohol abuse issues. Some mystery still surrounds the circumstances of the AC/DC singer's death, but it's known he died from alcohol poisoning in what authorities infamously classified "death by misadventure."
"He did get bored very quickly," Derek says of Bon, the influential AC/DC frontman whose real name was Ronald Scott. "That was the biggest problem. When he got bored, he drank. He never worried about tomorrow. Tomorrow is another day." 💡
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[@brianorakpohit]

Bloody hell, you can really see the resemblance! Thanks for talking about your brother, Derek, it's massively appreciated.

[@bimbobaggypants4820]

Gives an idea what he would look like today.

[@brianorakpohit]

@bimbobaggypants4820 That's right, definitely, I thought the same.

[@beyondthehorizon75]

⁠@@bimbobaggypants4820I thought the same thing. It made me think, “Bon would still have his hair!” Lol The youngest brother, Graeme, looked SOO much like Bon. Graeme, last time I saw the rare photo of him, still had his hair halfway down his back! This was only a few years ago. I find it strange why Graeme wasn’t interviewed for this documentary. I found it even more worrisome when Derek said, “I’m the last one standing.” Btw, Derek is the middle brother. A lot of people get that wrong and say he’s the oldest. Bon wasn’t even the oldest. There were actually 4 boys: The oldest was Sandy who tragically died before his 1st birthday! 😢 Actually, Sandy was his nickname, I forget his actual birth name. I want to say it was “Alexander”. I’m not sure though. But Sandy was born in 1943 according to what I read. Then Ronald Belford “Bon” Scott was born July 9, 1946. Derek was born in 1949 and Graeme was born in 1952. I’ve read that the Scott family emigrated to Australia due to Graeme having bad asthma. I read that Isa (their mom) and Chick (Charles, their father) were told the climate in Australia (warm and dry) was said to be good better for Graeme’s asthma. Then again, I’ve read many biographies that claim Bon had asthma too. Maybe with both boys having asthma gave them more of a reason to move to Australia? *Btw, Bon and his brothers DID NOT HAVE A SISTER. That is a long-standing fallacy. People get confused because Bon’s headstone/plaque says, “Loving brother of Derek, Graeme and Valerie”. Valerie is Derek’s wife. She is Bon’s sister-in-law* Valerie and Bon were as close as can be. He used to write her from the road all the time. There definitely like brother and sister. So that is why the Scott family had her listed in that way on Bon’s grave plaque. Don’t let anyone tell you any different. I’ve not only seen this being argued about online, but I’ve had many people argue with me over it. When I die, my sisters in law are going to both be listed on my plaque/headstone just like the Scott’s did with Valerie. I love my 2 sisters-in-law are like _real_ sisters to me. Same with my brother-in-law who’ll will be listed on it too. Families do this. With Bon though it’s been an almost 44 year old misunderstanding. Anyway, sorry for the long reply. I might as well write a darn book on my hero Bon. Lol

[@osnisilva8554]

​@@beyondthehorizon75 adorei ler seu comentário irmão, muito obrigado!!.. eu não sabia disso td q escreveu aí!.. mas td q for em relação ao mestre bon scott me interessa muito!!.. eu ficaria horas lendo sobre a vida dele!.. obrigado mesmo!!🙏🔥⚡

[@MrPercussionPete]

What a beautiful respectful tribute. Thank you Mr. Derek Scott.

[@jwolfbear]

Thank-you so much for this.!!!!!!!

[@mikerothouse79]

I have wondered what Bon Scott would look like if he was alive today and after watching this I think I have my answer...Thanks for posting

[@xwind1970]

In fact he somewhat looked like 75 when he was in his early thirties, lol.

[@gonzalvedecordoue5486]

As a Bon Scott fan I found this very emotional, Derek Scott seem to be such a gentle man.

[@ingridthurner3651]

Could it be, Bon was a gentle man, too....?❤

[@westnblu]

@@ingridthurner3651 yes very tru. Like many other successful entertainers Bonn had a very different persona off stage. The clue was his brother saying he was trying to prove his worth to others because of his size early on. that probably never left him.

[@vivnoname]

@@ingridthurner3651I think he definitely was under all that bravado. He came across as being a sweet person.

[@markdibble8840]

Never new bon had a brother. He seems like he loved his brother and cared much about him. Bon was one of the best front men in rock history.

[@tommymcweedface229]

Thanks to the person that set up this interview. 42 years later, and I still had a couple of tears roll down my face watching. Bon will be forever a rock and roll legend.

[@Gratefulman1965]

Thanks Derek, This type of interview is not an easy one ever for family members. All of us fans of your brother appreciate you doing this. I personally want to wish you all the best Derek…..Last man standing, those are tough words. Take care and thanks again for this rare interview.⚡️🎶⚡️

[@Rosszac]

There is another brother he lives in Thailand

[@Gratefulman1965]

@@RosszacI had heard Graeme had passed away as well.

[@richardmartin4608]

Very touching. Your brother was a megastar. Died too young, probably not. He will never ever get old. Great lyrics, great talent. He will live forever.

[@joeszczechowski8333]

Bon would have been 75. Mind scrambler !!! RIP

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Derek Scott for speaking and providing more insight into your brother's life. This came across as warm & sincere instead of generic and commercial. Would love to hear more...

[@grimalkin188]

Everyday guy. Respect to Malcolm for breaking the sad news to Bon's mum and dad.

[@Mars-]

Bon Scott - Front man , wild man, jokester....and rockstar Legend.

[@marcos_music_channel]

Oh yes!

[@maledge1074]

This interview brings a tear to my eye. Many thanks to Derek Scott for sharing his memories. Watching this on the anniversary of Bon's passing with a heavy heart.

[@oscargodding6219]

Thank you Derek for sharing your honest view on your brother’s life!👌🏻

[@SuperTimebandit]

Bon will never be forgotten ,as long People listen to his Music ,he gave me so many good feelings

[@stevensheeley1816]

From a brother, who lost a brother, THANK YOU FOR SHARING. His has shared my life with me for a LONG TIME. He still lives in may hearts. Thanks for him... and for your sharing !

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

There will never be another Bon Scott. He was truly unique and a one of a kind. I never met anyone that did not like him as a singer. Thank you Derek for the wonderful insight on his younger days with the family.

[@joeblues5515]

Thank you,Derek.I wish you all the best,mate.Hard for me not to cry,right now.R.I.P.,Bon.

[@richardk6196]

What an immense talent Bon was. And Derek is a distinguished gentleman.

[@garyunsworth726]

Hi Derek nice to meet you! I'm blown away by your video, God bless you and Bon, all the best mate from 🇬🇧

[@marcos_music_channel]

Thank you for your comment

[@curtislarson1487]

He touched millions and millions of people with his life . To think fans from little kids to his generation at 75 now

[@spanishpeaches2930]

I remember exactly where i was when i heard he'd died. I had been into the band for about two years and loved them. Had only seen them about 10 weeks earlier in Birmingham, England. Such a massive loss to rock . to the band ,and obviously, to his family. He never quite got to realise the massive success they were about to have. Had a few tears in my eyes that sad day.

[@marcos_music_channel]

Awesome that you could see him live!

[@spanishpeaches2930]

@@marcos_music_channel I was just 18 when i saw them. To this day, it is still the only gig that i have ever been shaking in anticipation before they came on. If you watch the Live in Paris gig, that was about a week before I saw them . Same set list, same stage layout. When Angus appeared on top of the stage above the drum kit....my adrenaline rush was off the charts!

[@sen5i]

Likewise. I was 16 and on my way to Watford college and got told about it when I got there and met my classmates. I was lucky enough to see his last performance at Hammersmith. It was an amazing deafening and wild gig. The only time I ever wore a black armband for a rockstars passing. I never saw the band live ever again cos I didn't want to over ride the memory of that gig

[@spanishpeaches2930]

@@sen5i I had a a ticket for that Hammersmith gig ! It was £ 4.50 I think. I just couldn't get to it sadly...and in hindsight..well. Stupid of me,I was barely 18. I should have just taken the day off. I lived a couple of hundred miles away, that was the problem really. That grated for a few decades : ( ( Edit. Watch the LIve in Paris gig, same show same set list. recorded a couple weeks before you saw them.

[@patrickkowalski8256]

@@spanishpeaches2930 when I saw them in Chicago in 2016 I still remember my heart beating through my chest before they came on cause I was just SO excited

[@perrysar5954]

You made it Bon,you made it BIG!!!... and your brother is a class act!!!

[@carlosdeno]

One of my biggest regrets is not seeing DC with Bon. An amazing front man, one of the best to of walked the planet. Great tribute from his brother, thank you.

[@neilmurrell281]

Thanks Derek that was dignified and from the heart, Bon made it and I.M.O. he was the greatest front man of them all a real Live Wire. R.I.P. Bon.

[@search4truth104]

Saw AC/DC in concert a few months before he passed. I remember him running around the crowd with Angus on his shoulders playing a solo, we all went nuts. What a great memory. Thanks.

[@13DarkMelody]

AC/DC with Bon was my first concert ever. My mother took me. I was one. I still have the tour shirt of hers that she gave me. Oh how I wish that I was born in 1960 rather than 1977….

[@ricsithompson6671]

Understand, he is still well loved, and that is really an understatement. Fans still today, 2022 argue about what era is better, Bon or Brian...and my small faction loves AC/DC period. Both eras. He will be loved for a long time more.

[@midnightblue3226]

Bon ....every time!!

[@gusm5128]

Definitely gives you a sense of how Bon might look if alive today . What a great interview from a great bloke .

[@MABlackMetalGuitar]

Wow, what a compelling interview. His brother seems like a good guy.

[@stevenjacobsen4260]

Thanks for sharing Derick, RIP Bon 🙏

[@sherimorgan6453]

We appreciate this sir!!

[@johntaylor294]

Bon Scott is the Man ! God bless Derek! Thank you Sir for the interview! Godspeed!

[@Jim-zt1hl]

Bon is one of the greatest Rock singers of all time. His unique style and voice were totally natural, others after try to imitate but can't.

[@Superman_305]

Bon may not have known or just simply thought he wasn't loved and adored and appreciated by his fans if so he was wrong because he is the reason why I'm an ac/dc fan. And i appreciate everything he did with ac/dc and i adore him for it he waa more important than he thought. Bon is the greatest frontman in rock history. R.I.P Bon thanks for all the awesome music left us fans of yours to enjoy for generations. 🤘🤘

[@therooster6104]

Thank you for your honesty Derek much appreciated indeed 🤝🕊

[@ticklemeelbow]

Very sweet commentary. It is odd how out of all the rock musicians we've lost, Bonn stands out. And even odder that as time goes by, we feel it even more. They really were on their way to an infinity.

[@perezfecto]

Sometimes we forget that rockstars are people, and their lives are complex just like anyone's. It's not always fame, fortune and glamour. That's the lesson I get from Bon's life. Thanks for sharing

[@user-np3uh4xk7k]

A true rock'n'roll legend and a great frontman for acca dacca. And probably Aussie best singer ever. Will be missed. This is from NZ. We miss him two

[@terryweir8352]

Hi Derek, Bon was and forever will be, an Absolute Rock Legend 😀😀🤘🤘🎸🎸 A big Hi from Scotland 😀 😀 RIP, Bon 🙏 🙏

[@eel908]

I would like to thank Derek Scott for his time and this interview , but know this , your brother , Ron , Bon SCOTT Was a and still is a True Rock God , I'm 59 years old , been listening to the AC / DC magic science I was a teenager , he'll always be a super star ⭐⭐⭐

[@vivnoname]

Nice interview, thank you Derek for a little more insight into Bon (Ron). Even though Bon had the facade of cockiness, he came across as quite a humble and gentle man. I went to school with Marc Evans (bass player) and saw the band quite a few times before they became famous, playing halls and pubs around Prahran in Melbourne. They were so good.

[@marcos_music_channel]

Good old times

[@kuerst]

Wishing you the best Derek. Thank you for sharing.

[@marcos_music_channel]

THank you for your comment!

[@blaskostoneisded]

As hard as this interview might have been for you to do, all of us Fans really appreciate it... cheers, Derek

[@stevemcclanahan3845]

Thank You Mr. Derek Scott for sharing this information…A Wonderful Tribute

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

Bon ,,,you did make to the Top...R.I.P.

[@scottmark5345]

My Uncle was friends with him back in the day here in Adelaide, lots of stories, he was shocked when it happened.

[@victormalkos2967]

I to lost my brother and it hurts. Thankyou for sharing a little of your feelings, I had a few tears of sadness and joy. Thanks mate and long live our brothers everyone ❤

[@lathedauphinot6820]

Thank you sincerely for this wonderful tribute.

[@NickoLulea]

Thank you Derek, we salute you!

[@rollinontwojohnny3586]

That was really nice of Derek to take the time and give this interview. He seems like a really nice guy. Special thanks to Marco’s for getting it out there. Bon, would be so appreciative of his brother for giving the interview as well. I was just a teen when AC/DC evolved and I still love them to this day. PS, I was known as Joe’s boy. My father was well known and liked and yes he was Joe.

[@louisemaggs4589]

🥰Thank you Derek Scott x

[@erasmusdereremit7440]

Thank you for the insights! The resemblance to his brother is amazing - this is what Bon Scott could look like today... I still have to get rid of something... 10 years ago my youngest brother died - well it is sometimes very stressful when others talk to me about it. It's the way you're spoken to - I understand Derek Scott very well here! Regardless, as an elder, it's awful to bury your younger brother.

[@EPSGplayer]

Maybe if he stopped drinking

[@Gratefulman1965]

Derek is Bon’s younger brother and I too Identify with your statement I lost my younger brother to a car accident in 1989 he was 18 months younger than me. The hardest part has been watching his children grow up without him. Total respect to Derek for doing the interview.🎶

[@erasmusdereremit7440]

@@Gratefulman1965 Many thanks for your response! The thing with the children is very sad and I can confirm this. It's a tragedy! For me, the children's pictures of us at my parents' home are intense - it reminds me again and again how fast and short all of our lives are...

[@tonyramone1000]

Great interview and it was nice to finally hear from his brother ! Bon may have passed , but the music goes on forever! Thank you for posting this and thank you Derek for the memories!!!!!

[@johnrice7076]

He was amazing seen them at Glasgow Apollo 1978 loved them ever since no harm to Brian but bon was acdc in my opinion RIP bon

[@timholtzclaw8930]

Thanks Derek.

[@TheCenterpin]

Grew up in Dublin in the late 70s and early 80s. Grew up acdc loved every minute of it. Listening to songs. Bon scough will always live forever in my memories of my youth. Let me be rock

[@AmbitionClinic]

I have ran a business in Pimlico , London, which is a 1 min walk from the flat where Bon was living at the time of his death. For me, the greatest front man ever.

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

Definitely a one of a kind interview... I really like and admire Derek's and his family's discretion. It's a virtue during these days, when everyone feels entitled to say way more than it sometimes is worth being open about... And most importantly, it's personal: he's protecting his brother's legacy and character.

[@brentramsey]

Well put

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

@@brentramsey Thank you sir. 😎

[@zamiadams4343]

Absolutely amazing interview Derek, i loved every second.

[@dpaz8417]

You did make it Bon Australia's best ever front man and one of the world's best rip u legend.

[@mattpusateri4289]

Thanks for this DEREK SCOTT❤ Your BROTHER and ACDC meant alot to my closest friends and I growing up in an AMAZING suburb of TORONTO called ETOBICOKE. There will never, ever be such a unique , outstanding voice as that of RONNIE (BON ) SCOTT🙏🎤🥁

[@Utubeisassho]

I'm happy for Bon Scott! He kicked Ass

[@donchaosloup]

R.I.P. Bon... Thx to his bro for bring so close. Never forgotten. Be blessed @ all. ❤ and Light 2 all... P.S.: Both look like their father.

[@juliacrask5905]

Thank you for your words and insight.

[@thecarguy7238]

Thanks Derek. It’s fascinating to learn things about people that hasn’t been discussed before.

[@johnrosier1686]

Thanks for doing the interview Derek.

[@SMac-bq6pz]

Couldn't have spoke better about his beloved bro. What a true Gent!

[@narcyzamalfoy6061]

Bon is eternal. Thank you Mr. Derek Scott.

[@KD-nb3mp]

Hes an Icon and probably one of the biggest ones the world has ever witnessed.

[@garricksands844]

Bon, the most likable Rock Star.

[@ericbrandt9154]

This guy needs to do another interview, he didn't sensualize his brother, he gave us the straight from the heart facts.

[@marcos_music_channel]

He said this will be his only interview ever

[@TheCleaner76]

Didn't you hear him say it's his one and only interview

[@badeugenecops4741]

I believe you mean 'sensationalize.'

[@ACDZ123]

​@@badeugenecops4741he meant sexualise 😁

[@randyclark7404]

Great stuff, thank you! I wish it was longer but I understand and respect Mr. Scott’s desire for privacy. RIP Bon. ✌️

[@thezorba1]

Great story telling.... class act...

[@SkullORStone]

Rock in Peace Bon. I Salute You from Venezuela. My firsts AC⚡DC memories comes from the albums: Powerage, If you want blood you've got it and Highway to Hell.

[@secretpowerinu]

And Ron “Bon” did make it …you are right, Mr. Derek Scott. R.I.P. Bon 🙏🏻

[@johnferrara392]

The first time I saw him perform I knew he was a genius at rock entertainment.

[@ericdubois5750]

He left his mark and most of us can't say that, I grew up listening to AC/DC and all these years later they are my 12 year old daughter's favorite band. I never exposed her to them either, she discovered AC/DC on her own and now she's learning to play guitar and knows more of their discography than I do.

[@stacywallace6187]

How Heartwarming, he is his Brothers Keeper, thank you, Derek, for sharing!! ❤

[@petercliff4023]

Great video! I saw Bon with AC/DC 5 live times here in the UK, what a band, what a legend. But there is only so much the body can take.. I'm sixty now and I still prefer that AC/DC era - 1976_1979. Stories even then were rife about his legendary drinking, he needed a break, he didn't get one. The "Rock'n'Roll Singer" went on the Highway to Hell. Still miss him.

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Thankyou for sharing Derek.

[@maddog8621]

Really touching and revealing narrative. Very good indeed

[@Trouble-Clef]

Thank you Derek, for letting have a peek at your brother Ron. We all think we know who Bon Scott was, but we really don’t. This gave us a connection to your brother Ron and that feels like we know Bon just a little bit more. RIP Bon (Ronnie) Scott 💕

[@dwade6322]

Thank you for this. 🙏

[@caelicavideos]

Bon Scott was a total rock and roll king…. And the whole AC/DC story is amazing… What they did then with him, and how they after that kicked their new era off together with Brian and their tribute album to Scott ‘Back in Black’. The stuff of legends…

[@Stahlflug_1]

Thank you very much...

[@misst1586]

Thank you Derek. God bless you.

[@MrLemmy2000]

It was that unique voice with a killer band is why he's is so remembered to this day

[@Topnikko]

It was also his charisma, his lyrics, his stage presence. He had it all.

[@garyoneill8868]

Great interview. Thankyou.

[@puddysue]

Thank you for a great tribute to your brother. I'm so very sorry you lost him so young.

[@dahmc59]

ty for shareing with us his fans. Bon as one of a kind.

[@mdee8784]

RIP Bon 🇦🇺🎤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TMoody]

Bon was a straight up street poet.

[@amosjr4]

Thank you Mr Derek Scott,sir

[@tacoscamp]

What a terrible loss. Bon Scott was rock and roll incarnate. Imagine what more he could have done.

[@Topnikko]

He wrote the lyrics for Back in Black. Imagine hearing him sing on that album?

[@brettbanta2100]

Always loved how Bon had multiple tattoos 35 years before it was cool to have them. A true rocker

[@jar303]

Thanks Derek, appreciated.

[@scottcates]

Thank you for sharing your story, Mr. Scott.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

IT MUST OF BEEN HARD FOR HIS MUM TO HEAR BAD THINGS ABOUT HER BON... SAD

[@marlenesullivan3113]

WHY DO WE LOSE THE GREATEST?🚶‍♂️💙

[@JesusChristmyMESSIAH]

Much respect for Bon and Derek.

[@jcsolomon6470]

❤ This!Thanks Derek!Best 4 U!All Ways!Take care!Jcsx. NO Matter What,You Got This!You R Important!Validate YouSelf Derek!Thanks Again!4 Your Point of View!

[@psynriter]

Bon comes from a very loving family this shows