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Malcolm Young

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Malcolm Mitchell Young (6 January 1953 – 18 November 2017) was an Australian musician and songwriter, best known as a co-founder, rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter for the hard rock band AC/DC. Except for a brief absence in 1988, he was with the band from its November 1973 beginning until retiring in 2014 for health reasons. Young and the other members of AC/DC were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.

Malcolm Young

Young in 2010

Background informationBirth nameMalcolm Mitchell YoungBorn6 January 1953
Glasgow, Scotland, UKOriginSydneyDied18 November 2017 (aged 64)Genres

Hard rock blues rock rock and roll

Occupation(s)

Musician songwriter producer

Instruments

Guitars vocals

Years active1969–2014Labels

EMI Epic Atlantic Albert

Associated acts

AC/DC Marcus Hook Roll Band

Websiteacdc.com

Though his younger brother Angus is the more visible of the brothers, Malcolm has been described as the driving force and the leader of the band. He also added that despite his retirement from the band, AC/DC was determined to continue making music with his blessing.[1] As the rhythm guitarist, he was responsible for the broad sweep of the band's sound, developing many of their guitar riffsand co-writing the band's material with Angus. He was married to Linda Young and had two children, Cara and Ross.

Young took a leave of absence from AC/DC in April 2014, to receive treatment for dementia.[2][3] In September 2014, the band's management announced that he would be retiring permanently.[4]

Early life

Music career

Health problems and death

Legacy and influence

Equipment

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