AC/DC and Easybeats star George Young has died at the age of 70. Young was a co-writer of the international hits “Friday on My Mind” and “Love Is in the Air”, for the Easybeats and helped his younger brothers Angus and Malcolm form AC/DC. Young co-produced AC/DC’s early albums, such as Let There Be Rock, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, T.N.T., Powerage and High Voltage, and played as AC/DC’s bass guitarist for a short stint, early in their career. Young, along with Harry Vanda, was a part of the songwriting duo Vanda & Young, who along with writing the Easybeats material, helped produce the early AC/DC albums.
AC/DC said in a statement
“It is with pain in our heart that we have to announce the passing of our beloved brother and mentor George Young. Without his help and guidance there would not have been an AC/DC.
As a musician, songwriter, producer, advisor and much, much more, you could not ask for a more dedicated and professional man.
As a brother, you could not ask for a finer brother. For all he did and gave to us throughout his life, we will always remember him with gratitude and hold him close to our hearts.”
