Malcolm Young, guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, dies at age 64
Source: Raw Story
Rocker Malcolm Young, guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, died Saturday at the age of 64, Rolling Stone is reporting.
According to the report, Young had been suffering with dementia for the past three years, keeping him from touring with the band which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
Today it is with deep heartfelt sadness that AC/DC has to announce the passing of Malcolm Young, AC/DC wrote in a statement.
Malcolm, along with [brother] Angus, was the founder and creator of AC/DC. With enormous dedication and commitment he was the driving force behind the band. As a guitarist, songwriter and visionary he was a perfectionist and a unique man. He always stuck to his guns and did and said exactly what he wanted. He took great pride in all that he endeavored. His loyalty to the fans was unsurpassed.
Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/2017/11/malcolm-young-guitarist-and-co-founder-of-acdc-dies-at-age-64/
Another sad day in rock music...
mikeysnot
(4,758 posts)life is not fair sometimes...
Archae
(46,377 posts)"...Only the good die young..."
mikeysnot
(4,758 posts)brewens
(13,671 posts)were so great. Clownishly sadistic from a guy that really came off as just a big fun loving goofball.
They got a good one as replacement in Brian Johnson. I only saw them once in 2001. Fun show! I remember actually thinking Johnson was working a little too hard for a guy his age that smokes like a chimney and was a little overweight, and then he fakes a heart attack on stage! LOL
bucolic_frolic
(43,511 posts)When I go clubbing, not even ear plugs will dull the bass thump in my head. It drives me out of the club.
Can't imagine listening to that for decades as an occupation.
yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)Thanks, Malcolm, for all the great years of rock 'n' roll.
Best damn rhythm/lead combo in the business!
flying rabbit
(4,648 posts)marble falls
(57,540 posts)canetoad
(17,217 posts)With alzheimer's three years ago.
melman
(7,681 posts)RIP Malcolm Young