Say it aint so but AC/DC are said to be possibly ending their 41 year career on a terribly sad note. Plans were underway for a new studio album, their first since 2008’s monumental Black Ice, and a ’40th Anniversary’ world tour, 40 huge shows across the globe.
About 3 weeks ago, founding member, rhythm guitarist, co-producer and co-songwriter Malcolm Young had a stroke, which left a blood clot on his brain.
When AC/DC reunited at the start of April to begin a month of rehearsals, in the lead-up to new album recording sessions, Malcolm discovered he couldn’t play. At least, he couldn’t play like he used to play.
Nothing has been officially confirmed, as of this report, but friends and family members have been discussing what happened to Malcolm for the past couple of weeks. The blood clot, resulting from the stroke, is believed to be why Malcolm couldn’t keep working. But friends and family of band members believe the decision was made last week to call it quits. Media in Australia have jumped on rumours of The End Of AC/DC, and it appears the news got out ahead of a planned official announcement from the band and management. Right now, that announcement is expected Tuesday, April 16, and a press conference has been scheduled.
AC/DC has always been centered around the Young brothers and Malcolm’s intense rhythmic guitar sets the standard for each of the band’s thunderous rock anthems. As shown in the video montage below, Angus was the flashier one, but Malcolm was the engine.
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