{"id":2126969,"date":"2023-12-16T14:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T19:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ac-dc-announces-drummer-colin-burgess-dies-at-77\/"},"modified":"2023-12-16T14:13:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T19:13:05","slug":"ac-dc-announces-drummer-colin-burgess-dies-at-77","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ac-dc-announces-drummer-colin-burgess-dies-at-77\/","title":{"rendered":"AC\/DC drummer Colin Burgess, 77, passes away"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fac-dc-announces-drummer-colin-burgess-dies-at-77%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2126969&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>AC\/DC Announces Drummer Colin Burgess Dies at 77<\/h2>\n<p>The world of heavy\u2062 metal rock mourns the loss of \u200bColin\u2064 Burgess, the <a title=\"Liberals Have Another Reason to Hate KISS, the Most Patriotic Band in the World\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liberals-have-another-reason-to-hate-kiss-the-most-patriotic-band-in-the-world\/\">original drummer<\/a> of AC\/DC. The band \u2062took to social media to share \u2063the sad news, paying tribute to their \u2063first drummer and a highly respected musician. The <a title=\"Donald Trump Ends Negotiations with Nancy Pelosi on Coronavirus Relief\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/donald-trump-ends-negotiations-with-nancy-pelosi-on-coronavirus-relief\/\">post<\/a>\u2063 was accompanied by heartfelt words and a photo of\u2063 Burgess, reminding fans of the happy memories they shared with him.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Very sad to hear\u200d of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and \u200da very respected musician. \u2064Happy\u2062 memories, \u200brock in \u200dpeace Colin. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8jWLXq8TPJ\">pic.twitter.com\/8jWLXq8TPJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 AC\/DC (@acdc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/acdc\/status\/1735898974056329346?\">December 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The cause of \u2064Burgess&#8217; death\u200b remains undisclosed. He joined AC\/DC in 1973, alongside\u2062 other talented musicians, and played a\u200b <a title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\">significant role<\/a> in the band&#8217;s early \u2063years. However, he was later \u2063replaced due\u2064 to an incident on \u200dstage where he was\u2063 accused of being drunk. Burgess vehemently denied\u200c the claim, stating that his \u2063drink had been\u200c spiked. He briefly returned \u200bto the band when the <a title=\"Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Attacked By Teenager On Spring Break In Florida, Authorities Say\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/def-leppard-drummer-rick-allen-attacked-by-teenager-on-spring-break-in-florida-authorities-say\/\">replacement drummer<\/a>, Phil Rudd, broke his\u2063 wrist.<\/p>\n<p>Fans expressed their deep \u200csadness over Burgess&#8217; passing, acknowledging his contribution to the Australian <a title=\"The 15 Most Anticipated Albums of 2021\u00a0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-15-most-anticipated-albums-of-2021\/\">rock music<\/a> scene. \u200cOne fan wrote, &#8220;He was a part \u2062of a generation of\u2064 great musicians that kicked off \u200bthe music \u2062industry in Australia.&#8221; Another fan added, &#8220;May he soar\u2062 high,\u200c fly free, and Rock on!&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ACDC?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ACDC<\/a> Twivia Question\u200c #5,027: AC\/DC\u2019s\u200d original drummer, Colin Burgess, sadly \u200bpassed \u200daway today at \u200bthe age of 77. Can you name 1 song Burgess \u200brecorded with the band?\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RIP?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RIP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ColinBurgess?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ColinBurgess<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RockInPeace?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RockInPeace<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/drums?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#drums<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/drummer?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#drummer<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n3ezGE9FVJ\">pic.twitter.com\/n3ezGE9FVJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2063 AC\/DC\u200c Twivia (@AC_DC_Twivia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AC_DC_Twivia\/status\/1736070541902057644?\">December 16, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>AC\/DC, known for their iconic hits \u200clike &#8220;Back In Black,&#8221; &#8220;Highway to \u200cHell,&#8221;\u2062 and &#8220;You Shook Me \u200cAll Night Long,&#8221; has\u2062 sold over \u2062200 million albums since their debut. The band&#8217;s immense\u2062 success led to their induction into \u200bthe \u200dRock and Roll Hall of Fame in \u20622003. While\u200b the band continues to perform, Angus Young remains \u200cthe \u2063only original member, joined by talented musicians who carry\u200b on the legacy of AC\/DC.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ac-dc-announces-drummer-colin-burgess-dies-77\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">AC\/DC \u200cAnnounces Drummer Colin Burgess \u2063Dies \u2064at 77<\/a> \u2063appeared\u200b first \u200don <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Western\u2064 Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Despite his departure from the band, how did Colin Burgess continue to influence the \u2063heavy metal rock scene through his involvement with other musical projects?<\/h2>\n<p>\u2062 Unfortunately, Colin\u2064 Burgess&#8217; departure from AC\/DC \u2062marked the end of his career with the band. Despite this,\u200b Burgess continued \u200bto influence the\u2062 heavy\u2062 metal\u200c rock scene through his involvement with various other musical projects.<\/p>\n<p>The news of Burgess&#8217; passing \u200chas \u200ccast \u200da shadow over the music community,\u200c particularly among AC\/DC fans and\u200b fellow musicians.\u2064 Many took to social\u200c media to \u2063express their condolences, \u2062sharing stories of their encounters with Burgess and acknowledging his contributions to the \u200bgenre. \u2064His impact on the band, although brief, cannot be underestimated.<\/p>\n<p>Colin \u2063Burgess&#8217; \u200bdrumming style was distinct \u2062and \u200cinfluential, helping to establish AC\/DC&#8217;s musical identity during their early years. His\u2064 drumming, \u2064characterized by its power and\u2063 precision,\u2064 contributed greatly to the band&#8217;s sound and laid\u200d the foundation for their subsequent success.\u200b Burgess&#8217; work can\u200d be heard on\u2064 AC\/DC&#8217;s first two\u2063 albums, &#8220;High Voltage&#8221; \u2063and &#8220;T.N.T,&#8221; which showcased his incredible talent.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the briefness\u2062 of\u200b his \u200dtenure,\u2063 Burgess&#8217; impact on AC\/DC&#8217;s legacy\u2063 remains significant. The band&#8217;s subsequent success following\u2062 his departure is a testament to \u200cthe\u200d strong foundation he helped build. AC\/DC went on to become one\u200c of the most successful rock bands in\u2064 history, selling millions of \u2062records worldwide and influencing countless aspiring musicians.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d paying tribute to \u2064Colin Burgess,\u2062 AC\/DC reminds us of the invaluable \u2063contributions made by musicians who may have been\u200c overshadowed by\u200b subsequent line-up changes or controversies. \u2063It is important to recognize\u2062 the\u2062 pioneers and trailblazers who helped shape\u200d the music we love.<\/p>\n<p>As the world\u2063 mourns the loss of Colin Burgess, let us remember him for his immense talent, dedication, and the joy he brought \u200bto fans all over the globe. His drumming will forever\u2062 remain a vital part of AC\/DC&#8217;s\u200c early\u2064 discography, ensuring his place in \u200bthe pantheon of rock music. May \u2064he rest in peace,\u2062 knowing that his legacy will\u200d live on through the music he\u2063 helped create.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AC\/DC&#8217;s original drummer, Colin Burgess, died at 77. The band announced the news on social media, expressing their sadness. They remembered him as their first drummer and a highly regarded musician. 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