“AC/DC Rock Band Announces the Passing of Original Drummer Colin Burgess” – NBC New York

Original AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess has passed away at the age of 77, the band announced on social media. The Australian native was part of the first group of members along with lead vocalist Dave Evans, Angus Young, Larry Van Kriedt, and Malcom Young. Burgess played on the band’s debut single, “Can I Sit Next To You, Girl?” A cause of death has not been provided. The band paid tribute to Burgess, calling him a very respected musician and expressing their sadness at his passing. Fans and fellow musicians have also shared their condolences and memories of Burgess on social media. This news comes as a shock to the music industry and particularly to fans of AC/DC, who are mourning the loss of one of the band’s original members. Burgess leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking music and a role in shaping the iconic sound of AC/DC. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and by the music community as a whole.

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