AC/DC’s Malcolm Young Reportedly Being Treated for Dementia

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When AC/DC announced the release of their new album the other day, the good news was offset by some bad: Founding guitarist Malcolm Young was no longer in the band. Seeing that he wasn’t involved in the recording of the album due to an undisclosed illness at the time, the news wasn’t all that surprising.
According to news reports, Young is being treated for dementia in a Sydney nursing facility. The 61-year-old guitarist was moved into the full-time care facility after suffering a stroke last year.
A family friend told the Sydney Morning Herald, ”If you were in the room with [Malcolm Young] and walked out, then came back in one minute later, he wouldn’t remember who you are. He has a complete loss of short-term memory. His wife, Linda, has put him in full-time care.”
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia.” Earlier this year, country music legend Glen Campbell was forced to retire from touring, and was placed by his family into an Alzheimer’s care facility, as a result of his battle with the disease.
AC/DC announced their new album, ‘Rock or Bust,’ on Wednesday, the same day they released a statement about Young’s retirement from the band after 41 years. This will be the band’s first album without Young, and its first since ‘Black Ice’ debuted at No. 1 in 2008.
While the album isn’t due until Dec. 2, a minute-long sample of one of its songs, ‘Play Ball,’ has shown up in the trailer for MLB’s postseason play. The band plans to continue without Young. They’ll launch a tour in support of the new record next year with Malcolm’s nephew Stevie taking his place on record and onstage.


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Brian Johnson Says It Was Difficult Making New AC/DC Album Without Malcolm Young

AC/DC‘s Brian Johnson is opening up about the group’s first-ever studio sessions without founding rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, who family members confirm is suffering from dementia. The band continued work in a Vancouver studio with Stevie Young, Malcolm and Angus‘ nephew, in his place — but the transition was emotional.
“We missed Malcolm, obviously,” Johnson said in the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine. ”Stevie was magnificent in his stead, but when you’re recording with this thing hanging over you, and your work mate isn’t well, it’s difficult. I’m sure he was rooting for us the whole time we were over in Canada.”
Last week, AC/DC announced the December release of ‘Rock or Bust,’ their first studio effort since 2008. But that news was tempered by the tandem revelation that Malcolm Young’s departure is permanent.
Few felt his absence more keenly than Johnson, who was pushing to title the album ‘Man Down’ as a tribute. “It’s from the heart,” said Johnson. “That’s just the way I am. Some of the guys thought it might be a bit negative — but I like that title.”
Meanwhile, fans can preview a song from ‘Rock or Bust’ on television: ‘Play Ball‘ is being featured as part of TBS’s ongoing coverage of the Major League Baseball playoffs.


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