Paul Matters: Last News

replaced original bassist Larry Van Kriedt in the rock band in 1975.In a statement to his Facebook about Paul's death Mr Wescombe wrote: "Shocked and sad to hear of the passing of Paul Matters."I first met Paul in 1973 when he was playing bass in "Armageddon" at a gig in Hamilton, Newcastle N.S.W."When I was living in Toronto he would drop into the house in the late hours to party and he loved to party."In late '75 after he departed AC/DC we played together in a one off band called 'Miss Australia Band' at a gig on a ferry on Lake Macquarie."I moved to Sunshine on the lake further south and Paul would drop in to chill whenever he was in the area."I recall he could always make me laugh when he was in the mood.The statement went on to talk of

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AC/DC bass guitarist Paul Matters has died.Matters joined the trailblazing rock group after the release of 1975’s ‘High Voltage’, replacing original bassist Larry Van Kriedt.He was fired only weeks later, with Mark Evans taking his place in the band.His passing was announced on Facebook by friend Rod Wescombe, who said he had led a “reclusive life” after his dismissal from the band.“I first met Paul in 1973 when he was playing bass in “Armageddon” at a gig in Hamilton,Newcastle N.S.W.,” Wescombe wrote.“When I was living in Toronto he would drop into the house in the late hours to party and he loved to party.Shocked and sad to hear of the passing of Paul Matters.I first met Paul in 1973 when he was playing bass in "Armageddon…Posted by Rod

Former AC/DC bass guitarist Paul Matters has sadly died from health issues "related to his rock 'n' roll lifestyle." Paul's death has been announced on Facebook by his friend Rod Wescombe who said he was "shocked and sad" at the news.The guitarist joined the iconic rock band in 1974 but was sacked by the band's lead singer Bon Scott just weeks after joining. He toured with the band following the recording of their debut album High Voltage and had departed before the recording of their second collection T.N.T.

AC/DC bass guitarist Paul Matters has sadly died.The musician joined the iconic rockers in 1975 after the release of their High Voltage album, replacing original bassist Larry Van Kriedt.He was then fired just a few weeks later with Mark Evans stepping in to his shoes.Matters' death was announced on Facebook by his pal Rod Wescombe, who said his friend had led a "reclusive life" in later years with his wild rock and roll lifestyle of his youth causing him health problems.Wescombe wrote: "Shocked and sad to hear of the passing of Paul Matters."I first met Paul in 1973 when he was playing bass in "Armageddon" at a gig in Hamilton,Newcastle N.S.W.."When I was living in Toronto he would drop into the house in the late hours to party and he

Former AC/DC bass guitarist Paul Matters has died.