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Remembering AC/DC’s Malcolm Young

AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young died today at 64, after a long fight with dementia.

He started the band with his brother Angus in 1973; they co-wrote every AC/DC song from the first album (High Voltage) through the last (Rock or Bust).

Young was born in Glasgow in 1953. A formal statement on his death says he died peacefully with family nearby.

Here are some great songs to remember Malcolm by:

Jailbreak (’74 Jailbreak)-We didn’t get this one on the original U.S. release of “Dirty Deeds.” Instead, we had to wait until 1984 to get a proper release in the states. If Johnny Cash had written a song for AC/DC, it would’ve sounded like this.



Flick of the Switch (Flick of the Switch)

Riff Raff (Powerage)-AC/DC’s riffs are muscular and sinister. No surprise the riff on this one is so damn good: It’s in the title.

Let’s Get It Up (For Those About to Rock)-“The moon is rising and so am I.”

Big Gun (Last Action Hero soundtrack)-This non-album track had more legs than the Schwarzenegger movie.

Ballbreaker (Ballbreaker)-Rick Rubin produced the album, following his work on “Big Gun.” Lotsa misses on the album, but the title track nails it. (Off-topic: Is “Ballbreaker” the band’s most double entendre-saturated album? It’s hard to say. Think about it for a while and see what pops up.)

Go Zone (Blow Up Your Video)

I Put the Finger on You (For Those About to Rock)-Usually the band goes right to the coitus references. Here, they indulge in a little foreplay.

Sin City (Powerage)-Best AC/DC song ever? Possibly. Vegas, baby.

Goodbye and Good Riddance to Bad Luck (The Razor’s Edge)

Overdose (Let There Be Rock)-Yet another badass riff. A slowburning masterpiece.

Walk All Over You (Highway to Hell)-It’s impossible to pick one standout song from “Highway to Hell.” “Walk All Over You” wins for it’s dark, grimy menace.

Sink the Pink (Fly On The Wall)

What’s Next to the Moon (Powerage)-Killer riff. Visual lyrics.

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