Original AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess dies aged 77

The original members of AC/DC were Malcolm and Angus Young, Dave Evans, Larry Van Kriedt and Colin Burgess (PA)

Australian drummer Colin Burgess, an original member of rock band AC/DC in the early 1970s, has died, the band confirmed on its social media accounts. He was 77.

“Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” says an unsigned post on the band’s official Facebook page late on Friday. “He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.”