The Sydney Morning Herald reported guitarist and songwriter Malcolm Young, 61, returned to Australia with his family and was believed to be unable to continue playing. The newspaper said the band could announce its demise within days. The musician's
According to several media reports posted earlier today (mostly out of Australia), AC/DC might be calling it quits very soon — due to the serious illness of guitarist Malcolm Young. Perth, Australia, radio station 6PR reported
After two days of speculation about their future, AC/DC have stated that they will be continuing. However, band founder and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young is to take a break from the band, owing to ill health. A statement posted on their website said
“My information is that Malcolm Young has moved himself and his family back to Australia, he's very very ill and that AC/DC may well be history,'" the email said, signed by a man who called himself Thunderstruck.
It now appears as though the AC/DC retirement rumors are gaining strength amidst a report that guitarist Malcolm Young suffered a stroke.