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Archae

(46,337 posts)
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:20 AM Nov 2017

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...
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Malcolm Young, guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, dies at age 64 (Original Post) Archae Nov 2017 OP
And Dick Cheney is still alive mikeysnot Nov 2017 #1
Billy Joel said it... Archae Nov 2017 #2
time to pop some AC/DC on today... mikeysnot Nov 2017 #3
I always loved those guys. Too bad about him and Bonn before him. Some of the Bonn Scott lyrics brewens Nov 2017 #4
Does the loud music damage the brain? bucolic_frolic Nov 2017 #5
Oy. yallerdawg Nov 2017 #6
Damn. flying rabbit Nov 2017 #7
Sad day, indeed. Best loud obnoxoius rock n roll ever. marble falls Nov 2017 #8
Only diagnosed canetoad Nov 2017 #9
Greatest rock 'n' roll rhythm guitar player of all time melman Nov 2017 #10
Thunder Struck turbinetree Nov 2017 #11

brewens

(13,596 posts)
4. I always loved those guys. Too bad about him and Bonn before him. Some of the Bonn Scott lyrics
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:29 AM
Nov 2017

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

(43,190 posts)
5. Does the loud music damage the brain?
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:42 AM
Nov 2017

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)
6. Oy.
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:42 AM
Nov 2017

Thanks, Malcolm, for all the great years of rock 'n' roll.

Best damn rhythm/lead combo in the business!

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