AC/DC’s original drummer, Colin Burgess has passed away at the age of 77.
The news of his passing was announced Friday evening by the band on their Facebook page.
“Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin,” the band said.
Burgess was a founding member of the Australian rock band, according to Rolling Stone. He was part of the band’s first single, “Can I Sit Next To You, Girl.”
AC/DC’s original drummer, Colin Burgess
No cause or manner of death has been released.
Burgess was also part of another Australian rock band prior to AC/DC. That band, Masters Apprentices broke up in 1972, according to Rolling Stone.
A native of Australia, Burgess joined Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Dave Evans and Larry Van Kriedt in 1973 before leaving the band in 1974, according to KTLA.
Years later, Burgess rejoined the band for a few weeks and was at The Music Factory in Lonon in 1980 on the night singer Bon Scott died.