AC/DC Malcolm Young

[ianrauk]

Very sad news about Malcolm Young, he's very ill now, so much so that he can't even play the guitar any more. So looks like the end of AC/DC.

He is Mr AC/DC, it was his band from the start. As a guitar player he is vastly underrated.


From the Telegraph

 

[Hacienda71]

Saw the news report, doesn't sound good. AC/DC have made some fantastic music over the years.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Saw this yesterday, then today I see THIS, so perhaps not, fingers crossed eh?

 

[Beebo]

Rumours are he had a stroke.
It's a shame that the Telegraph link couldnt be bothered to put a photo of him, but had a photo of his brother instead,

 

[DiddlyDodds]

It is very sad for both Malcolm and the band, even though AC/DC are one of the biggest rock bands ever the vast majority of people would not know Malcolm Young even if they were stood next to him , being the quitter one on stage with Angus and Brian taking the limelight.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Great shame

 

[DiddlyDodds]

It's a shame that the Telegraph link couldnt be bothered to put a photo of him, but had a photo of his brother instead,

I was thinking the same

 

[raleighnut]

That's a bit of bad news, a stroke can mean a lot of things though depending on the severity and location in the brain. Some people can recover surprisingly well, others are crippled by one. Lets all wish him well and hope its only a mild/minor one.

 

[SteCenturion]

Rumours are he had a stroke.
It's a shame that the Telegraph link couldnt be bothered to put a photo of him, but had a photo of his brother instead,

+1 on the photo - complete disregard of the mans talent & stature in the Rock fraternity & for the feelings of his family.

 

[jefmcg]

Well, they have previously survived the death of the lead singer, so ......

 

[stephec]

Well, they have previously survived the death of the lead singer, so ......

They were all still young and ambitious then though, if the rumours are true it's more likely to be the end this time.

 

[Saluki]

+1 on the photo - complete disregard of the mans talent & stature in the Rock fraternity & for the feelings of his family.

That's pretty much what we said too. Malcolm Young is such an underated guitarist. My OH loves him to bits and is busy learning a lot of his guitar parts.
Did anyone read the comments at the bottom? Staggering!!

 

[Dayvo]

AC/DC was a band that has grown on me massivley.

Turned down the chance in the late 70s and early 80s to see them: how I regret that!.

One of the best bands EVER.

Hope Malcolm Young recovers enough to live a normal old age.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

The official version is that he's "taking a break":
http://www.acdc.com/us/news/message-acdc

 

[Beebo]

Statement from the band says he's not coming back.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29345368
Good luck Malcolm