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Tweets from the funeral: Malcolm Young […] While Angus Young was pictured carrying his brother's beloved black guitar - nicknamed 'the beast' - following the service. Gary Graff is an award-winning music journalist who not only covers music but has written books on Bob Seger, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen.

'He always stuck to his guns and did and said exactly what he wanted,' an ACDC statement said. Thank you and Angus for the music you left behind! Don't miss on pre-sales, member-only contests and member only events. The comments below have not been moderated. Mementos. Malcolm had been suffering from dementia for several years and passed... Malcolm Young, founding member of Australian hard rock band AC/DC, has died, according to multiple news sources. His death was announced on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. His death was announced on … AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young was remembered at a private funeral service in Sydney earlier today.

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'Renowned for his musical prowess, Malcolm was a songwriter, guitarist, performer, producer and visionary who inspired many,' the statement read. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Malcolm Young. His loyalty to the fans was unsurpassed. To send flowers or plant a tree in memory of Malcolm Young, visit the Tribute Store. He was replaced by nephew Stevie for the band's last tour promoting the 2014 album Rock Or Bust. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young has been laid to rest after a funeral ceremony attended by former bandmates including his brother Angus, singer Brian … There are no events scheduled. Malcolm Young. "His loyalty to the fans was unsurpassed.". MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Fans pay tribute to Malcolm Young on ACDC Lane on November 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. "He always stuck to his guns and did and said exactly what he wanted. Malcolm Young, founding member of Australian hard rock band AC/DC, has died, according to multiple news sources. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Former AC/DC singer Brian Johnson in tears today at the funeral of guitarist Malcolm Young in Sydney, Malcolm Young's guitar 'The Beast' leads his coffin out of church after his funeral today, Malcolm's brother Angus carries the guitar to sit with his coffin in the hearse, Former AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson and his wife Brenda after the emotional service, Scottish pipers led the funeral procession past a crowd of fans in Sydney, Angus, far left, looks on as his brother's coffin is carried out of St Mary's Cathedral, Ex-bandmates Brian Johnson, centre, and Phil Rudd, left, were among the mourners, Johnson and other mourners were in tears at the rock legend's farewell, Bassist Cliff Williams was also at today's service, Guitar picks engraved with Malcolm's birth and death dates were handed out to the congregation, pinned to the order of service, The rock legend's guitar was brought to the cathedral as family and friends bid a final farewell, Fans have paid tribute to Malcolm Young with murals in ACDC Lane in Sydney, Malcom's son Ross and widow Linda at today's funeral, Daughter Cara, left in the white shirt, and Linda Young greet the mourners, Original AC/DC bassist Mark Evans, right, with Australian singer Angry Anderson, Scottish-Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes, centre right with his wife Jane, paid tribute to their late pal, Emotional Johnson applauds his 'visionary' late friend and bandmate, An AC/DC fan clutches an order of service featuring a photo of his idol Malcolm Young, Malcolm Young dead – AC-DC guitarist and co-founder dies aged 64 after dementia battle, died "peacefully" with his family by his bedside, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). © 2017-2020 Tribute Archive. The hearse carrying Young’s coffin to the cemetery was led by the Scots College Pipes and Drums Band, which played a medley of AC/DC songs. Grieving friends and family of the late Malcolm Young have farewelled the legendary Australian guitarist at his funeral in Sydney. The AC/DC co-founder, 64, died on Saturday with his family by his bedside, after a three-year battle with dementia. ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He was 64. Brian Johnson appeared emotional ahead of the service, shedding tears outside the cathedral, Sombre photos Tuesday morning showed Young's casket being carried into St Mary's Cathedral, where the funeral for the Australian music icon was held, Family and friends grieved outside the cathedral, with some clutching their hands to their faces. Add to your memory. Browse 90 malcolm young funeral service stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images.
Malcolm and Angus moved with their family to Australia as children and formed the band together in Sydney in 1973. Apart from a brief absence from AC/DC in 1988, Young was with the band from the beginning in November 1973 until his permanent retirement in 2014 because of health complications. Photos/Video. The hundreds who attended the service received a memorial booklet with a black guitar pick and a note saying that, “Malcolm’s family thank you for your love, support and overwhelming outpouring of kindness during this time. “They ask that you remember Malcolm as a man who was generous and had immense talent. “He loved spending time with his family,” friend Bradley Horsburgh told ABC. As you know, Malcolm Young has died at the age of 64.

Candle. “Malcolm’s family thank you for your love, support and overwhelming outpouring of kindness during this time,” a statement in the booklet read.

Young’s 1963 Gretch guitar, known as "The Beast," was placed on his coffin in the cathedral. His enormous legacy to his family and music industry worldwide will never be forgotten.”. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site.
Their seminal 1980 record Back in Black sold 50million copies, second only to Michael Jackson's Thriller. Young was described as the 'driving force' of the band and was responsible for the band's sound and music. The cortege was led by the Scots College Pipes and Drums Band, who played a medley including AC/DC classic “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll).” A private family burial followed the service. ', Ex AC/DC member Phil Rudd attended the funeral service for the band's co-founder, Brian Johnson, a former lead singer of AC/DC, farewelled his late band member with wife Brenda , with the band’s bass player Cliff Williams seen behind (far left), The cathedral entrance was also lined with doting fans who wished to pay their respects to the late musician, Malcolm Young's guitar was carried into the church, with his brother Angus opting to bring it out following the service, Friends and family including former AC/DC singer Brian Johnson (middle) grieved the loss of the music icon outside the cathedral, Fellow music stars including Gary 'Angry' Anderson (right) were spotted reading the program to the late iconic artist, Promoter Michael Chugg was among those seen arriving for the funeral of AC/DC co-founder and guitarist Malcolm Young, Sony Music CEO Denis Handlin also attended the funeral service for AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young, Legendary Australian guitarist and AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young (pictured) died aged 64, Apart from a brief absence from AC/DC in 1988, Young was with the band from the beginning in November 1973 until his permanent retirement in 2014. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy.

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"Hello from the Dine' (Navajo) reservation. Guitar picks inscribed with the date of Young's birth and death were given to mourners as they entered the church. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Their success didn't end there with album Black Ice making it number one in 29 countries. Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock news blogger who's well versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. "He took great pride in all that he endeavoured. ROCK legend Malcolm Young's guitar was carried by his brother today as friends and family paid tribute to the AC/DC founder at his funeral in Sydney. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Although the singer's life involved plenty of rock songs, a cathedral choir sung traditional tunes including Amazing Grace and The Lord is My Shepherd. Gary Graff is an award-winning music journalist who not only covers music but has written books on Bob Seger, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen. They went on to become one of the most successful groups in music history with 200million album sales and a string of hits including Highway to Hell, Thunderstruck and Hells Bells. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young has been remembered as a ‘musical mastermind’ during a private funeral held in Sydney, after the rocker died aged 64.

", "You are the greatest rhythm guitarist in history, and the world is a sadder place without you. Malcolm's wife, Linda, and son Ross were pictured side-by-side as they left the funeral, with Ross wearing dark sunglasses. Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before! Malcolm Young spielte bei AC/DC von Beginn an fast ausschließlich eine 1963 gebaute Gretsch G6131 – populär als Gretsch Jet Firebird – mit Solidbody und zwei Cutaways.Diese Gitarre (Spitzname „The Beast“) modifizierte er im Laufe der Zeit auf seine Weise.