Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the band, many have wondered about the origin of AC/DC’s name. Is it simply the four letters put together? Does it make a word? Or does it stand for or represent something completely different?

You’ve been thunderstruck. AC/DC fans are discovering that a sewing machine inspired the ’70s rock band’s name. While the group’s catchy tunes like “Highway to Hell” and “You Shook Me All Night Long” are still being played on airwaves across America,