Earlier this summer, AC/DC finished recording a new album — their first since 2008 — but this accomplishment came hand in hand with bad news: Malcolm Young, who founded the band with his brother, was hospitalized. Now the Sydney Morning Herald reports that Young has been moved to a nursing home in the suburbs of Sydney. The home specializes in treating patients with dementia.
AC/DC Not on Cusp of Retirement: Sources
AC/DC sold 8 million copies of their previous release, Black Ice — a remarkable accomplishment for any band, especially one that has been releasing music for more than 30 years. (Their first international album came out in 1976.)
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A band even older than AC/DC, the Who, voiced support for the group in their new song, “Be Lucky,” out today. “AC/DC’s gonna be fine,” sings Roger Daltrey — though he is likely referring to previous rumors that the band might be retiring or breaking up.
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AC/DC’s latest effort is titled Rock Or Bust. It was produced by Brendan O’Brien, who served the same role on Black Ice. Major League Baseball is using the song “Play Ball,” which will appear on the album, in postseason commercials. Check it out below: