Colin Burgess, authentic drummer for AC/DC has died. He was 77.
The information was shared on the band’s official Instagram.
“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,” the assertion learn.
There have been no additional particulars launched about his loss of life.
Burgess joined AC/DC in 1973 with Dale Evans, Angus Younger and Michael Younger. In his early days as a member of the band, Burgess was featured on the band’s debut tune, “Can I Sit Next To You, Girl.”
In 1974, shortly after becoming a member of the band, Burgess was fired after reportedly enjoying whereas intoxicated. He was changed by Phil Rudd. Burgess would briefly return in 1975 to fill in for Rudd, who suffered an damage on the time.
Previous to becoming a member of AC/DC, Burgess was was a drummer within the Australian rock group, Masters Apprentices. Burgess would go on to play in different bands together with His Majesty, Good Time Charlie and Useless Singer Band.
Burgess was not one of many members of the “Thuderstruck” rockers to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame. Nevertheless, he was inducted into the Australian Recording Trade Affiliation Corridor of Fame for his contributions to The Masters Apprentices.
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