The childhood home of future AC/DC guitar legends Angus and Malcolm Young has been demolished. The house, which stood at 4 Burleigh Street in Burwood, Sydney, was added to the New South Wales National Trust's Register of Historic Houses in 2013 and has been knocked down by Burwood Square Pty Ltd to make way for multi-million dollar homes.
Local record shop Utopia Records posted a furious rant online about the property being demolished, saying in part: "One of my very favourite things to do was take visiting mates and musicians from around the world to this spot for the ultimate AC/DC photo op. Understandably, we got moved along several times by burly chaps when it was a brothel in the 1990s.
"One house out of an entire continent of houses couldn't be protected as a Australian Rock Museum or a tourist destination for the GAZILLION ACCA fans worldwide? Graceland keeps Memphis alive and this spot could have kept money coming into Burwood for decades to come. No one from the Local Council, State or Federal Governments stepped in? Even the bloke in charge that is apparently some huge Aussie rock fan?"
Burwood Square Pty Ltd general manager Leon Kmita issued an apology to the Herald Sun and vowed to somehow commemorate what was there. But y'know what would've been a great way to commemorate what was there? By not fucking knocking it down. That would've been great.
“We regret that the previous long-term owner did not share this vital part of the property’s background with us," wrote Kmita. "Learning about this connection after our plans were already underway has shocked us. We are genuinely sorry for this oversight.”
Kmita continued: “We now recognize how deeply this location resonates with the AC/DC community and fans worldwide. While we cannot change the past, we are dedicated to celebrating this significant part of their story. To the global fanbase of AC/DC, please know that we hear you, appreciate your deep admiration for this legendary band and are devoted to making this right."
