Rockers React To Malcolm Young's Death
By Dave Basner
November 18, 2017
AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young has died at the age of 64. Like his millions of fans, musicians are also mourning the loss of the rocker. Here are some who paid tribute to him on social media:
It is a sad day in rock and roll. Malcolm Young was my friend and the heart and soul of AC/DC. I had some of the best times of my life with him on our 1984 European tour. He will be missed and my deepest condolences to his family, bandmates and friends.
— Eddie Van Halen (@eddievanhalen) November 18, 2017
The driving engine of AC/DC has died.A tragic end for a sometimes unsung icon. One of the true greats. RIP. https://t.co/cJe1Xr17IA
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) November 18, 2017
Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With His Family, Friends & Fans...Great Guy ...A Pleasure To Know...Truly Missed, Malcolm...XX https://t.co/1ECM7urBN8
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) November 18, 2017
Wow...just got off stage here in Brisbane Australia (of all places) to the shocking news of Malcolm Young's passing. So sad...one of the great rhythm guitar players of all time. (James Hetfield and Scott Ian would be the 1st to say so themselves...) #RIPMalcolmYoung pic.twitter.com/qZXHIMpktF
— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) November 18, 2017
RIP Malcolm Young...the backbone of AC/DC#RIPMalcolmYoung#ACDC
— WingerTheBand (@wingertheband) November 18, 2017
Malcolm Young, AC/DC Guitarist and Co-Founder, Dead at 64 https://t.co/TBLneYSVSJ via @RollingStone
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) November 18, 2017
RIP Malcolm Young 🖤 pic.twitter.com/7kHpkg6DK9
— Garbage (@garbage) November 18, 2017
RIP Malcolm Young. Your guitar playing was a huge inspiration. Thanks for that #malcolmyoung #ACDC
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) November 18, 2017
Malcolm Young, one of the best to do it pic.twitter.com/9kHJasyv00
— SPOON (@spoontheband) November 18, 2017
We are deeply saddened to have heard the news of the passing of Malcolm Young from AC/DC. Malcolm was the heart and soul of AC/DC and as fine an example as any to rhythm guitarists everywhere. Rock In Peace, Malcolm. Hope we see you up there. Love Dropkick Murphys pic.twitter.com/qCWxmjmKEQ
— Dropkick Murphys (@DropkickMurphys) November 18, 2017
Rest in peace Malcolm Young. Our thoughts are with his friends, fans and family. https://t.co/77kXwJjX7l
— FOGHAT (@FOGHAT) November 18, 2017
Here is the statement the band released on Facebook:
Today it is with deep heartfelt sadness that AC/DC has to announce the passing of Malcolm Young. Malcolm, along with...
Posted by AC/DC on Saturday, November 18, 2017
RIP Mal.
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