THE EARLY YEARS...P2

The band went through a few changes of staff before settling with the current one. Colin Burgess was the drummer in 1974 when they recorded their first single " Can i Sit Next To You Girl " with Dave Evans as lead singer. Colin was sacked in February 1974 but it cant have been a nasty parting of the ways because they asked him to come back in for a few weeks in September 1975 when Phil Rudd left. Malcolm and Angus's big brother George often filled in when other members of the band went missing, he also co - produced along with Harry Vanda, the bands music. Larry Van Kreidt was their first bass player but he was sacked in February 1974....that wasnt a good month for holding down a job with AC/DC ! Neil Smith was another casualty of 1974. He joined in the February as bass player and was back looking for a job in the April . Noel Taylor replaced Colin in February 1974 but he too was gone by April, it would be interesting to know why they went through so many guitar players in this period, clash of personalities ? lack of talent ? Paul Matters played bass for a few weeks in February/March 1975 Peter Clack had a longer run from April 1974 to January 1975 but then he got the pink slip ! Rob Bailey was hired in April 1974 and sacked in January 1975.. another pink slip. Stevie Young joined the band on their tour Blow Up Your Video north American tour. He filled in for his Uncle Malcolm who went home to give up the grog. Stevie toured with them from April to November 1988. Malcolm recovered.
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