Musicians react to AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young's death

November 18, 2017

Musicians have taken to social media to react to the death of AC/DC guitarist, Malcolm Young, who died at the age of 64 today, Nov. 18. Malcolm was a songwriter, guitarist and performer that inspired so many from our scene, creating a legacy that will continue to live on for many years to come.

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ANDY BIERSACK

RIP Malcolm Young, like many others i was introduced to AC/DC by my parents when i was very young and i listened to their entire catalog on cassette constantly growing up. Undeniably set the standard for what hard rock music should be. He will be greatly missed.

— Andy Biersack (@andyblack) November 18, 2017

MARMOZETS

RIP and long live Malcolm Young. Hope you're rocking somewhere loud and fierce in another dimension or heaven. You'll never be forgotten. Marmozets ��❤️

— MARMOZETS (@MARMOZETS) November 18, 2017

DUFF MCKAGAN, GUNS N’ ROSES

Sincerest condolences going out to the Young family today. Malcolm Young sadly passing too soon. Love ya Angus! pic.twitter.com/a3naL0CvdA

— Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan) November 18, 2017

MATT HEAFY, TRIVIUM

RIP to a legend, #malcolmyoung https://t.co/E0AasBuuNo pic.twitter.com/lclXMXi2QI

— Matthew Kiichi Heafy (@matthewkheafy) November 18, 2017

ALEX HOWARD, HOODIE ALLEN

RIP Malcolm Young. It’s a sad day for rock n roll, thank you for everything you gave to us. What a fucking legacy ��

— Alex Howard (@AlexMarkHoward) November 18, 2017

BEN BRUCE, ASKING ALEXANDRIA

Malcolm Young was a HUGE inspiration to myself and countless others. Thank you for the decades of incredible riffs. Thank you for leading me down the path of rock n roll. On behalf of the entire world, THANK YOU FOR AC/DC

— Ben Bruce (@benjaminbruce) November 18, 2017

TOM MORELLO

Rest in rock power AC/DC's #MalcolmYoung, #1 greatest rhythm guitarist in the entire history of rock n roll. THANKYOU for everything. pic.twitter.com/boXBDkJJ6W

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) November 18, 2017

DEVIN OLIVER, I SEE STARS

I’ll never forget watching AC/DC at Coachella. Reminding the whole festival what a fucking real rock band looks and sounds like. Best set of the weekend by far! Malcolm Young You’ll be missed �� ❤️

— Devin Oliver (@devinoliver) November 18, 2017

EDDIE VAN HALEN

It is a sad day in rock and roll. Malcolm Young was my friend and the heart and soul of AC/DC. I had some of the best times of my life with him on our 1984 European tour. He will be missed and my deepest condolences to his family, bandmates and friends.

— Eddie Van Halen (@eddievanhalen) November 18, 2017

OZZY OSBOURNE

So sad to learn of the passing of yet another friend, Malcolm Young. He will be sadly missed. God Bless @ACDC pic.twitter.com/HuEp3kCuyQ

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) November 18, 2017

NIKKI SIXX

Heavy heart hearing of Malcolm Young’s passing.Not only did he co- found one of the greatest bands in the world he co wrote the songs that inspired many of us to wanna be in a band.Condolences to his whole family,band mates and fans. RIP bad ass.

— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) November 18, 2017

DAVE GROHL, FOO FIGHTERS

SCOTT IAN, ANTHRAX

Malcolm had an intensely powerful, percussive and economic style of playing that made him the greatest rhythm guitarist of all time. His uncanny ability to wring only the necessary notes out of his Gretsch was what made AC/DC – his riffs, feel and tone the soul of that band. What he means to me is unquantifiable. I am a rhythm guitarist because of Malcolm Young, he lives with me always and I hope to honor the man and his legacy every time I play. And now I’m going to crank Riff Raff and play along. My condolences to his family and friends. Cheers and RIP Malcolm Young. Tattoo by @thekatvond

A post shared by Scott Ian (@scottianthrax) on Nov 18, 2017 at 9:33am PST

DROPKICK MURPHYS

We are deeply saddened to have heard the news of the passing of Malcolm Young from AC/DC. Malcolm was the heart and soul of AC/DC and as fine an example as any to rhythm guitarists everywhere. Rock In Peace, Malcolm. Hope we see you up there. Love Dropkick Murphys pic.twitter.com/qCWxmjmKEQ

— Dropkick Murphys (@DropkickMurphys) November 18, 2017

SPOON

Malcolm Young, one of the best to do it pic.twitter.com/9kHJasyv00

— SPOON (@spoontheband) November 18, 2017

GARBAGE

RIP Malcolm Young �� pic.twitter.com/7kHpkg6DK9

— Garbage (@garbage) November 18, 2017

SLASH

This is a monumentally sad day in Rock n Roll. RIP #MalcomYoung Take a moment of silence in his memory.

A post shared by Slash (@slash) on Nov 18, 2017 at 8:35am PST

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