The unique drummer of AC/DC, Colin Burgess, has handed away at 77.
The heavy metallic rock band shared the information on social media late Friday night time.
“Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” the publish started.
“He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.”
Very unhappy to listen to of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a really revered musician. Pleased reminiscences, rock in peace Colin. pic.twitter.com/8jWLXq8TPJ
— AC/DC (@acdc) December 16, 2023
The reason for dying has not but been revealed.
Burgess joined the band in 1973 with singer Dave Evans, bassist Larry Van Kriedt, and sibling guitarists Angus and Malcolm Younger, in accordance with TMZ.
The next yr he was fired from the band after being accused of being drunk on stage — a declare which Burgess denied as he claimed his drink was spiked.
He was changed by Phil Rudd in 1975 however briefly stepped again within the drumming function as Rudd broke his wrist, Page Six reported.
Followers expressed their disappointment of Burgess’ passing.
“Very sad news , as I love rock music especially from Australia, and he was a part of a generation of great musicians that kicked off the music industry in Australia, condolences to his family and friends,” one fan wrote.
One other added, “May he soar high, fly free and Rock on!”
#ACDC Twivia Query #5,027: AC/DC’s authentic drummer, Colin Burgess, sadly handed away at this time on the age of 77. Are you able to title 1 tune Burgess recorded with the band? #RIP #ColinBurgess #RockInPeace #drums #drummer pic.twitter.com/n3ezGE9FVJ
— AC/DC Twivia (@AC_DC_Twivia) December 16, 2023
AC/DC went on to have large hits together with “Back In Black,” “Highway to Hell” and “You Shook Me All Night Long.”
They’ve sold over 200 million albums since their debut.
The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2003.
“Since 1975, the Australian band have churned out album after album full of scorched-earth, metallic hard rock which has rarely deviated from a template of headbanging-inducing guitar riffs, flashy drums and banshee-yell vocals,” the introduction famous.
The band nonetheless performs however with just one authentic member: Angus Younger, Burgess’ alternative Rudd, bassist Cliff Williams, singer Brian Johnson, and rhythm guitarist Stevie Younger, who can also be Younger’s nephew, in accordance with the U.Okay.’s Daily Mail.
This text appeared initially on The Western Journal.
