Original AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess dead at 77
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Burgess was an Australian native who was one of the rock band's founding members, playing drums for the group after its inception in 1973.
Colin Burgess, a founding member of the rock band AC/DC, has died at 77.
The Australian native was the original drummer for the band since its formation in 1973. No cause of death was immediately given.
At the band's inception, Burgess joined lead vocalist Dave Evans, along with Malcolm Young, Angus Young and Larry Van Kriedt, as the band was first starting to gain popularity.
A year later, he left the group and was replaced by its next drummer Phil Rudd, who went on to play for them during multiple stints becoming their best-known drummer.
When Bon Scott became the band's lead singer, Burgess returned to AC/DC to appear and tour as they continued to play for fans during their years of success.
