Malcolm Young Not Returning To AC/DC

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Source.

"A statement Wednesday (Sept. 24) from the band's label said: "Unfortunately, due to the nature of Malcolm's condition, he will not be returning to the band."

No details were provided.

The band announced in April that the 61-year-old guitarist was taking a break to focus on his health.

AC/DC will release the album Rock or Bust on Dec. 2. They will launch a world tour next year.

Stevie Young, nephew of founding members Malcolm and Angus Young, played guitar on the band's new album and will join them on the tour.

AC/DC includes vocalist Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams. Young has performed with AC/DC for 40 years."

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

He had a pretty awesome career. Hope he gets some much-needed rest.

[Zane C. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Zane C.]

This sucks. Malcolm had a pretty good run, though, in one of the best rock bands of all time. Hope he gets to enjoy at least some of his retirement. I'm hoping the band continues for a while; they've had a legendary career, and as far as bands go, they're probably my favorite of all time. It's time to pack it in soon, though...these guys are getting pretty long in the tooth.

Sadly, it's rumoured Malcolm's suffering from dementia. :(

[Dom D Spoon! Find all posts View Profile Close Dom D]

Too bad. Might have to make a trip to Ac/DC Lane tonight and raise a drink in his honour.

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In other AC/DC news...

"Phil Rudd, drummer for the rock band AC/DC, is accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill two people. He was in court to face charges in New Zealand on Thursday."

AC/DC Drummer Charged In Hitman Plot

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

I think that the drummer is trying to take out everyone left to get all of the royalties.

[Todd Jordan Smut is good. Find all posts View Profile Close Todd Jordan]

Rudd was back with them? I had no idea.

That sucks for the Malcolm ' s family. Mine has had to watch my grandmother deteriorate like that. It sucks.

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

Rudd was back with them? I had no idea.

It's only been for the last 20 years, so not everyone had heard yet.

[Todd Jordan Smut is good. Find all posts View Profile Close Todd Jordan]

I haven't paid attention to AC/DC in probably longer than that, so eat an American penis.

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

I haven't paid attention to AC/DC in probably longer than that, so eat an American penis.

Why would I outsource? There's plenty of tasty Canadian penis around here.

[Todd Jordan Smut is good. Find all posts View Profile Close Todd Jordan]

I could have been specific as to whose penis you should eat, but I thought I'd give you some choices.

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

By limiting it to a select country, though, not even the continent for cryin' out loud, you're hardly giving me CHOICE. It's like having a salad bar at one restaurant for the rest of your life. Sure, Olive Garden is great, but wouldn't you also like to eat at another restaurant?

[Roderick Butthorn Find all posts View Profile Close Roderick]

Sure, Olive Garden is great

Your argument just fell apart here.

[Todd Jordan Smut is good. Find all posts View Profile Close Todd Jordan]

Everything he says is boring.

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

And this is why nobody wants to eat American penis, you donkey.