Colin Burgess, original drummer of AC/DC, dies at 77

Australian drummer Colin Burgess, an original member of the hard rock band AC/DC in the early 1970s, has died, the band confirmed on its social media accounts. He was 77. — Photo: Instagram/@acdc

Australian drummer Colin Burgess, an original member of the hard rock band AC/DC in the early 1970s, has died, the band confirmed on its social media accounts. He was 77.

"Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” says an unsigned post on the band's official Facebook page late Friday. "He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.”