Drummer Colin Burgess, one of the founding members of legendary rock band AC/DC, died at the age of 77. AC/DC confirmed the news over the weekend, with the cause of death being unknown.
“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 band wrote in caption of Burgess’ photo posted on their social media.
Burgess started his career with Australian rock band The Masters Apprentices, with whom he recorded four studio albums between 1967 and 1972. After the group disbanded following their fourth studio album, A Toast To Panama Red, Burgess was recruited by Malcolm Young and Angus Young to be part of their new band AC/DC in 1973.
Burgess’ stint with AC/DC was short-lived. He recorded several songs with the band, including “Can I Sit Next to You, Girl”, “Rockin’ in the Parlour”, and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Singer”, before being fired in early 1974. Burgess later returned to the band to play drums on several live shows while Phil Rudd was recovering from a hand injury.
Burgess later played in several other bands, including His Majesty and Dead Singers Band. He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame for his work in The Masters Apprentices.
