AC/DC Mourns the Loss of Original Drummer Colin Burgess at 77

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Colin Burgess, the original drummer of AC/DC, has passed away at the age of 77. AC/DC announced his death on social media, expressing their sadness and remembering him as their first drummer and a respected musician. Fans paid tribute to Burgess, acknowledging his significant contributions to the Australian rock group. Burgess was part of AC/DC's original lineup but was dismissed from the band in 1974 due to alleged drunken behavior onstage. He later drummed for other bands and was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame for his contributions to The Masters Apprentices.
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