Malcolm Young, the legendary Australian musician who co-founded seminal rock group AC/DC with brother Angus, has died at the age of 64.
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In a statement, the band said Malcolm had been suffering dementia for several years and had died peacefully with his family by his bedside.
Malcolm and brother Angus formed AC/DC in Sydney in 1973.
The band built a fanbase with hits such as Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap and Highway to Hell, before making the second-biggest selling album of all time with Back in Black, which sold an estimated 50 million copies around the world.
Malcolm retired from the band in 2014 and was replaced by his nephew Stevie Young.
“As a guitarist, songwriter and visionary he was a perfectionist and a unique man,” a statement from his brother Angus said.
“He always stuck to his guns and did and said exactly what he wanted.
“He took great pride in all that he endeavored. His loyalty to the fans was unsurpassed.
“As his brother it is hard to express in words what he has meant to me during my life, the bond we had was unique and very special.
“He leaves behind an enormous legacy that will live on forever.
“Malcolm, job well done.”
Malcolm passed away a little under a month after his older brother George, a founding member of The Easybeats, died.
Malcolm is survived by his wife O'Linda, children Cara and Ross, son-in-law Josh, three grandchildren, sister and brother.
