Colin Burgess Dies: Founding Member Of Australian Rockers AC/DC Was 77
deadline.comLegendary hard-rock band AC/DC has paid tribute to their founding member Colin Burgess, following his death aged 77. Burgess, an Australian drummer, was recruited to form the band in 1973, along with Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar, his brother Angus on lead guitar, Dave Evans on vocals and Larry Van Kriedt on bass.
Burgess was fired from the band the following year, after his colleagues accused him of being drunk on stage; he later said his drink had been spiked.
Although he left the band, he returned to fill drumming duties in 1975. AC/DC said on their social media pages: “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.” No cause of death has yet been reported.
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