Paul Matters, former ACDC bassist from the Bon Scott era, has died. Credit: Supplied. Legendary Aussie rock band AC/DC have suffered another tragedy with the passing of their former bass guitarist. Paul Matters played with the band in 1975 before being fired by late lead Singer Bon Scott. Similarly, who has died out of ACDC?
Band co-founder and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young died in November 2017 at the age of 64 after a long battle with his health. After the band finished up their Black Ice World Tour in 2010, Malcolm was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Subsequently, question is, is the band AC DC still alive? Deceased (1946–1980)
Beside above, how many of AC DC are still alive?
Current
| Name | Years active | Instruments |
| Angus Young | 1973–present | lead guitar occasional backing vocals |
| Phil Rudd | 1975–1983 1994–2015 2018–present | drums percussion |
| Cliff Williams | 1977–2016 2018–present | bass backing vocals |
| Brian Johnson | 1980–2016 2018–present | lead vocals |
Did Bon Scott kill himself?
February 19, 1980
Related Question Answers
Who sang You Shook Me All Night Long?
AC/DC
What killed Bon Scott?
February 19, 1980
Where is Bon Scotts grave?
Fremantle Cemetery, Perth, Australia
When was Back in Black released?
1980
Why did Brian Johnson leave AC DC?
In 2016, longtime vocalist Brian Johnson was forced to leave the band midtour after suffering severe hearing loss, which doctors warned could lead to total deafness. After so much sadness and strife, lead guitarist Angus Young had doubts AC/DC would ever reunite. What decade was ACDC popular?
1980s
What does AC DC band name mean?
alternating current/direct current
What does AC DC stand for in electricity?
direct current
Who were the lead singers for AC DC?
Brian Johnson 1980 – 2016
Axl Rose 2016 – 2016
Where is AC DC originally from?
Sydney, Australia
When was KISS formed?
1973
How tall is Brian Johnson?
5′ 5″
Is Bon Scott dead?
Deceased (1946–1980)
What did Bon Scott overdose?
Later that day, Kinnear found Scott lifeless, and alerted the authorities. Scott was taken to King's College Hospital in Camberwell, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The official report of the coroner concluded that Scott had died of "acute alcohol poisoning" and classified it as "death by misadventure". Who wrote back in black?
Brian Johnson Angus Young Malcolm Young Who was the original singer for AC DC?
Brian Johnson Axl Rose Bon Scott Dave Evans What age did Bon Scott die?
33 years (1946–1980)
