AC/DC mourn founding member - Drummer Colin Burgess has died
The former drummer of AC/DC, Colin Burgess (1946-2023), has died at the age of 77. The group confirmed the death of the former band member on social media on Saturday. AC/DC said: "Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician." The musicians went on to write: "Fond memories, Rock in Peace, Colin." No further details were released.
Numerous fans also mourned Burgess in the comments to the band's post and thanked him in emotional messages for his contribution to the success of the Australian rock group. Among other things, they wrote: "Your thunderous beats paved the way for generations of rockers to come." Another user wrote: "You will always be remembered as the heartbeat of AC/DC's early years."
Colin Burgess was a founding member of AC/DC
AC/DC was founded in Sydney, Australia, in 1973. Burgess was part of the original line-up - along with brothers Malcolm Young (1953-2017) and Angus Young (68), bassist Larry Van Kriedt (69) and lead singer Dave Evans (70). Burgess was kicked out of the band just a few months later in 1974, allegedly because he was drunk on stage. However, he is said to have defended himself against the accusations. Two years later, the group released their debut album "High Voltage". According to media reports, Burgess was featured on the band's debut single "Can I Sit Next to You, Girl".
After his departure, the drummer was replaced by Phil Rudd (69), but reunited with the band in 1975 to play a handful of shows. Apparently Rudd had suffered a hand injury and was unable to perform.
Before his time with AC/DC, Burgess played for the Australian band The Masters Apprentices, which scored several hits in the 1960s and early 1970s. He later performed with the groups His Majesty, Good Time Charlie and Dead Singer Band.
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Despite the band's public acknowledgment of Burgess's departure due to intoxication, some fans still hold him in high regard, expressing, "Your thunderous beats paved the way for generations of rockers to come." Furthermore, the death of Burgess, a founding member of AC/DC, sparked mourning within the AC/DC community, with the band itself paying tribute, stating, "Fond memories, Rock in Peace, Colin."
Source: www.stern.de
