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AC/DC Announces Drummer Colin Burgess Dies at 77

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This Twitter screen shot shows an early picture of the rock band AC/DC. The band announced the death of their original drummer, Colin Burgess, on December 16, 2023.

The original drummer of AC/DC, Colin Burgess, has passed away at 77.

The heavy metal rock band shared the news on social media late Friday night.

“Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” the post began.

“He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.”

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. pic.twitter.com/8jWLXq8TPJ

— AC/DC (@acdc) December 16, 2023

The cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Burgess joined the band in 1973 with singer Dave Evans,

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