AC/DC’s original drummer Colin Burgess has died aged 77.
The band announced the sad news on Saturday (December 16) that the musician has passed away and paid tribute to the “very respected” star. His cause of death is unknown at this stage.
In a heartfelt statement, the group said: “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.”
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Following the news of Colin’s passing, fans have taken to social media to pay their respects. One fan penned on X, formerly known as Twitter: “RIP Colin Burgess..” Another added: “Rest in Peace Colin.” A third person typed: “RIP Colin….. Australian Rock n Roll Hall of Famer..” Someone else added: “Sad to hear that, rock in peace, Colin.”
The band was formed in 1973 and founded by brothers Malcom Young and Angus Young. They are cited as a formative influence on the new wave of British heavy metal bands, such as Iron Maiden and Saxon. AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 2003.
Their current line-up comprises Angus, bassist Cliff Williams, drummer Phil Rudd, lead vocalist Brian Johnson and rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, nephew of Angus and Malcolm. AC/DC’s line-up remained the same for 20 years until 2014, when Malcolm retired due to early-onset dementia, from which he died three years later, and Phil was involved in legal troubles. Stevie, who replaced Malcolm, debuted on the album Rock or Bust.
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In 2016, Brian was advised to stop touring due to worsening hearing loss and Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose stepped in as the band’s front man for the remainder of that year’s dates.
Long-time bassist Cliff retired at the end of the tour in 2016 and the band entered a two-year hiatus. A reunion of the Rock or Bust line-up was announced in September 2020; the band’s seventeenth studio album Power Up was released two months later. American drummer Matt Laug filled in for Rudd at the Power Trip festival in October 2023.
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