MUSIC royalty Malcolm Young, the Australian guitarist and AC/DC co-founder, has died aged 64.
Known for the powerhouse riffs and rhythm guitar that propelled the Sydney group to superstardom, Young had been suffering from dementia for at least the past three years.
He died peacefully on Saturday with his family by his bedside, a statement said.
“With enormous dedication and commitment he was the driving force behind the band,” AC/DC said on its website.
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