ANKARA: Colin Burgess, the first drummer of the renowned Australian rock music band AC/DC, has died, the band has confirmed. Burgess was 77. "Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin," the band said on X on Saturday. The cause of the Australian artist's death has not yet been disclosed. Burgess, in 1973, founded the AC/DC band with his brother Angus, rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, vocalist Dave Evans, and bassist Larry Van Kriedt. Source: Anadolu Agency