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Jimmy Barnes leads tributes to AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young
Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes is leading stars of the music world who are paying tribute to Malcolm Young after the AC/DC guitarist died at the age of 64.
The co-founder of the rock band had been suffering from dementia.
Jimmy took to Twitter early Sunday morning to pay his respects.
RIP Malcolm Young You were the greatest rhythm guitar player ever Love and condolences to Angus What a sad day for music https://t.co/nskAOvd6Gq
— Jimmy Barnes (@JimmyBarnes) November 18, 2017
Keith Urban also paid his respects online with an emotional Tweet:
Devastated to hear of Malcolm Young’s passing... For me personally, the GREATEST rhythm guitarist of ALL TIME. Thank you Malcolm for all of the spit and fire, passion, ferocity, gravitas, and for the eternal inspiration. - KU
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) November 18, 2017
A statement from American punk band Dropkick Murphys posted on Twitter said: “We are deeply saddened to have heard the news of the passing of Malcolm Young from AC/DC.
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
“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 .”
RIP Malcolm Young. Sweet, quiet man. Made all his noise with his guitar. AC/DC night at my house, and loud. Rock and roll ain't noise pollution.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) November 18, 2017
So sad to learn of the passing of yet another friend, Malcolm Young. He will be sadly missed. God Bless @ACDC pic.twitter.com/HuEp3kCuyQ
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) November 18, 2017
Scottish band Biffy Clyro wrote: “Rest in peace Malcolm Young x.”
Rest in peace Malcolm Young x
— Biffy Clyro (@BiffyClyro) November 18, 2017
Pulled Apart By Horses added: “Gone, but he’ll never be forgotten. RIP Malcolm Young xx.”
Gone, but he'll never be forgotten ⚡️ RIP Malcolm Young xx pic.twitter.com/8XGSKKD7y3
— PulledApartByHorses (@pabh) November 18, 2017
Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale wrote: “Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With His Family, Friends & Fans…Great Guy …A Pleasure To Know…Truly Missed, Malcolm…XX”
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
R.I.P. Malcolm Young 1953-2017 😔 You wrote the best riffs in the best band and you changed the world. #legend pic.twitter.com/52hGuyvfxk
— Robert Caggiano (@RobCaggiano) November 18, 2017
Guitarist Robert Caggiano added: “You wrote the best riffs in the best band and you changed the world. #legend.”
The guitarist's death comes after the death of his older brother, George, AC/DC's longtime producer, back in October. He was 70.
Young is survived by his wife, Linda Young, and two children, Cara and Ross.
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