Seems AC/DC is no more. Malcolm Young reportedly had a stroke.

http://theorstrahyun.blogspot.com.au...1973-2014.html

AC/DC are ending their 41 year career on a terribly sad note.

About 3 weeks ago, founding member, rhythm guitarist, co-producer and co-songwriter Malcolm Young had a stroke, which left a blood clot on his brain.

When AC/DC reunited at the start of April to begin a month of rehearsals, in the lead-up to new album recording sessions, Malcolm discovered he couldn't play. At least, he couldn't play like he used to play.

Although friends have described Malcolm's condition as serious, it doesn't mean he won't recover. People do get better after strokes, and people do recover lost skills.

But friends and family of band members believe the decision was made last week to call it quits.

Right now, that announcement is expected Tuesday, April 16, and a press conference has been scheduled.

AC/DC won't continue playing and recording without Malcolm.
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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Posts: 9,897
    Hope this turns out to just be a rumor
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Oh man! :(
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  • Not necesarily my cup of tea, but props to them for a great career.
  • Horrible. That's got to be the worst feeling in the universe for someone who's only known playing the guitar for so long. Hoping against hope he comes around and can jam again someday.
    [i]Well, it's one louder, isn't it? It's not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your guitar. Where can you go from there? Where?[/i]
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Unnamed AC/DC insiders are denying this rumor.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • dr122931dr122931 Posts: 461
    edited April 2014
    I love ac/dc and wish he and his family the best.
  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Posts: 9,897
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • Angus looks terrible in that picture. Man, these guys have aged.

    In 1980 and 1981, I spent many hours by my parents' stereo listening to my Back in Black and Highway to Hell albums with headphones. 34 years later. Hard to get my head around. I'm getting old too.

    I remember religious groups protesting the band- in particular some of the lyrics in Hells Bells ('cause if God's on the left then I'm stickin' to the right).
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • Here's what I just saw on AC/DC's Facebook page:

    "After forty years of life dedicated to AC/DC, guitarist and founding member Malcolm Young is taking a break from the band due to ill health. Malcolm would like to thank the group’s diehard legions of fans worldwide for their never-ending love and support.
    In light of this news, AC/DC asks that Malcolm and his family’s privacy be respected during this time. The band will continue to make music."
  • Glad to hear they're carrying on, hope Malcom comes around.
    [i]Well, it's one louder, isn't it? It's not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten. You're on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up, you're on ten on your guitar. Where can you go from there? Where?[/i]
  • goldrushgoldrush Posts: 7,543
    Looks like things are getting worse for AC/DC

    Drummer Phil Rudd has been charged in New Zealand with possession of methamphetamines and cannabis... as well as allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill two men :-O

    themusic.com.au/news/all/2014/11/06/ac/dc-drummer-charged-with-attempting-to-procure-a-murder/
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,959
    @-) Well if he really planned on having people murdered, I'm just glad he got caught; anyone who goes about doing that is dangerous. I wonder who he tried to have killed??
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  • Drugs at the center of it all. Meth makes people crazy and homicidal for it in some instances. Don't do drugs kids.
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,579
    Man what is wrong with people i mean hi's a millionaire why do something like this damn stupid ...
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  • benjsbenjs Posts: 9,151

    Man what is wrong with people i mean hi's a millionaire why do something like this damn stupid ...

    "All the money you made will never buy back your soul." -Bob Dylan
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  • AC/Dc has already said this will not effect the upcoming album or tour, sounds like he was out before all this happened
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,579

    AC/Dc has already said this will not effect the upcoming album or tour, sounds like he was out before all this happened

    so they are planning on touring with out him ..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,948
    edited November 2014
    They hired the wrong publicist (or the right one depending on how you seet it) to help them get buzz for their new album.
  • HobbesHobbes Posts: 6,423
    "Attempting to procure murder" charge dropped....
    http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/06/world/asia/acdc-phil-rudd-charge-dropped/
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,959
    Well that's good.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
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