Hi. I joined just so I could comment on this sad news. AC/DC has been with me since I was 16 back in 1979 when "Highway to Hell" came out. I was HOOKED on AC/DC from that moment on. I only got to enjoy Bon for less than a year before his passing on my birthday in 1980. I remember seeing the advertisement for "Back in Black" in a music magazine a few weeks before the album came out. Back in Black just blew every rock fan away. That album was pretty much standard-issue tunes at any party for at least 3 years after it was released. I play guitar, and have learned about 90% of AC/DC songs. I just turned 51, and to me, AC/DC has been the biggest symbol/connection to my youth (not to mention the darn good music!). As long as they kept rocking, I would always feel young inside. Crank up "Back in Black", and I'm 17 again! Malcolms illness has made me realize we are all mortal.
On the bright side, after Bon's passing, AC/DC considered calling it quits, but they knew Bon would have wanted them to continue. Last week, AC/DC (less Malcolm) arrived in Vancouver to start work on the new album. I hear the band will have Malcolm and Angus's nephew so fill those giant shoes. He filled in while Malcolm got a handle on his drinking in the early/mid '80's. He knows all the songs, has a similar playing style, and according to some, is very similar in appearance to Malcolm. I'm glad to see they are moving forward, and I pray that Malcolm makes a full recovery and can retake his rightful place! Get Well Malcolm, and good luck mates in Vancouver on the new album...you are only a 3 1/2 hour drive from me. Might drive out and see if I can get a few pics outside the studio. Autographs would be sweet too, but I wouldn't want to bother the boys during this stressful period. Thanks to the OP for starting this thread!
On the bright side, after Bon's passing, AC/DC considered calling it quits, but they knew Bon would have wanted them to continue. Last week, AC/DC (less Malcolm) arrived in Vancouver to start work on the new album. I hear the band will have Malcolm and Angus's nephew so fill those giant shoes. He filled in while Malcolm got a handle on his drinking in the early/mid '80's. He knows all the songs, has a similar playing style, and according to some, is very similar in appearance to Malcolm. I'm glad to see they are moving forward, and I pray that Malcolm makes a full recovery and can retake his rightful place! Get Well Malcolm, and good luck mates in Vancouver on the new album...you are only a 3 1/2 hour drive from me. Might drive out and see if I can get a few pics outside the studio. Autographs would be sweet too, but I wouldn't want to bother the boys during this stressful period. Thanks to the OP for starting this thread!