Cliff Williams

Clifford Williams (born 14 December 1949) is an English musician, best known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He started his professional music career in 1967 and had previously been in the English groups Home and Bandit. His first studio album with AC/DC was Powerage in 1978. Williams was inducted into the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of AC/DC in 2003. Williams announced his retirement from AC/DC in 2016, but returned for their 2020 comeback album Power Up along with band mates Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd. His side projects include benefit concerts.

For other people named Cliff Williams, see Clifford Williams.

Cliff Williams
Williams performing with AC/DC in 1982
Background information
Birth nameClifford Williams
Born (1949-12-14) 14 December 1949
Romford, Essex, England
OriginHoylake, Merseyside, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
Instrument(s)
  • Bass
  • vocals
Years active1966–2016, 2018–present
LabelsColumbia
Member of
Formerly of
Websiteacdc.com
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