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Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott (9 July 1946 – 19 February 1980) was an Australian singer who was the second lead vocalist and lyricist of the hard rock band AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980. [1] In the July 2004 issue of Classic Rock , Scott was ranked number one in a list of the "100 Greatest Frontmen of All Time". [ 2 ]
In 1980 at the age of 32, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. Johnson was one of the founding members of the rock band Geordie, which was formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1971. After several hit singles, including the UK Top 10 hit "All Because of You" (1973), the band split in 1978.
Burgess was later part of Dead Singer Band, a tribute band. He performed around Australia in the Dead Singer Band Lost Legends Showcase, a show dedicated to Australian singers who have died. [10] On 16 December 2023, [11] AC/DC's official social media announced that Burgess had died at the age of 77. [12] [13] [14] [15]
Australian rock band AC/DC. 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.
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Colin Burgess, AC/DC's original drummer, has died, the band announced Friday on social media. He was 77.
In September 1974, Bon Scott, a vocalist previously with the Valentines (1966–1970) and Fraternity (1971–1973), [3] [4] joined AC/DC after his former bandmate Vince Lovegrove introduced him to George during their stopover in Adelaide. [5] Scott had worked as a driver for the group in that city until an audition promoted him to lead singer. [6]
Colin Burgess, the original drummer of iconic rock band AC/DC, has died, the group announced Saturday. He was 77. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess.