The first drummer of the hard rock band AC/DC is dead. Colin Burgess died at the age of 77, according to the Australian band. AC/DC’s most famous songs include “Highway To Hell” and “Thunderstruck”.
The hard rock band AC/DC mourns the loss of their first drummer Colin Burgess. He died at the age of 77. The band announced this on several social platforms on Saturday. She did not provide any information about the cause of death.
The group wrote on Instagram: “Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.” She also posted a black and white photo of the former band member.
AC/DC is known for classics like “Highway To Hell,” “Hells Bells,” and “Thunderstruck.” Burgess was one of the founding members of the band, which was founded in Sydney, Australia in 1973. The first line-up also included Angus and Malcolm Young, Larry Van Kriedt and singer Dave Evans. AC/DC had their first gig at a club in Sydney called “Chequers” on New Year’s Eve 1973.