Colin Burgess, the original drummer of rock bandAC/DC, has died at age 77.
His death was confirmed by the band in a statement on Facebook.
Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess, the statement said.
He was our first drummer and a very respected musician.
Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.
No cause of death was initially provided.
After starting with the group in 1973, he left the following year.
Burgess made later appearances with AC/DC when Bon Scott was their lead singer.
He would go on to form hard rock band His Majesty and later performed with Australian outfit Dead Singers.
(Watch a video of it above.)
The Masters Apprentices were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame in 1998.
