The rock world was stunned this morning, learning of the death of AC/DC founding rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young. Young was only 64 years old, but was battling dementia the last three years.
It did not take long for members of the rock community to speak out with tributes to this legendary rocker. Here are some we have tracked down across social media:
Malcolm,
Thank you for being an integral part of the soundtrack to my life. Your music is the definition of timeless and inspiring.
RIP. pic.twitter.com/B888DfXR9A— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) November 18, 2017
So sad to learn of the passing of yet another friend, Malcolm Young. He will be sadly missed. God Bless @ACDC pic.twitter.com/HuEp3kCuyQ
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) November 18, 2017
I have to go…I am losing it that Malcolm is gone. I hate this…
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) November 18, 2017
Sad news about Malcolm Young. Dementia is such a horrible disease. pic.twitter.com/hpjrlffVLX
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) November 18, 2017
No.
No no no no no no DAMNIT.
?? https://t.co/K3l9pejeic— Corey Taylor (@CoreyTaylorRock) November 18, 2017
It is a sad day in rock and roll. Malcolm Young was my friend and the heart and soul of AC/DC. I had some of the best times of my life with him on our 1984 European tour. He will be missed and my deepest condolences to his family, bandmates and friends.
— Eddie Van Halen (@eddievanhalen) November 18, 2017
"I’m sad to hear of the passing of Malcolm Young. It was great to get the opportunity to open for AC/DC on the Highway To Hell tour & we certainly learned a thing or two. He was an incredible guitar player & the glue for that band onstage & off. RIP Malcolm, say hi to Bon." – Joe
— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) November 18, 2017
The driving engine of AC/DC has died.A tragic end for a sometimes unsung icon. One of the true greats. RIP. https://t.co/cJe1Xr17IA
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) November 18, 2017
A proper legend. Have a beautiful journey. Rest in Peace, Malcom Young.
— ıʞsʍoʞnq uıdoɥɔ (@MinaCaputo) November 18, 2017
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbpKfaFgdYV/
While most of the world goes on with the day, many of us are mourning the loss of the great #malcolmyoung . I can’t tell you how much joy he and @acdc have brought me. This is a legend, a real legend.lets all remember him not just today but every day ? Mal Rules!! pic.twitter.com/22vGOLfKBz
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) November 18, 2017
Rest in rock power AC/DC's #MalcolmYoung, #1 greatest rhythm guitarist in the entire history of rock n roll. THANKYOU for everything. pic.twitter.com/boXBDkJJ6W
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) November 18, 2017
“If I could be any other musician in the world, it would have been Malcolm Young in AC/DC – laying it down on the Gretsch, standing in the back, only moving up to the mic when it was time to do the back-up vocals…” – Dave Grohl, 2017.#MalcolmYoung
— Foo Fighters Archive (@FooArchive) November 18, 2017
Wow…just got off stage here in Brisbane Australia (of all places) to the shocking news of Malcolm Young's passing. So sad…one of the great rhythm guitar players of all time. (James Hetfield and Scott Ian would be the 1st to say so themselves…) #RIPMalcolmYoung pic.twitter.com/qZXHIMpktF
— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) November 18, 2017
Such sad news, RIP Malcolm Young. We Salute You! @acdc
— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) November 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/darkesthourrock/status/931872486731534336
R.I.P. Malcolm Young 1953-2017 ? You wrote the best riffs in the best band and you changed the world. #legend pic.twitter.com/52hGuyvfxk
— Robert Caggiano (@RobCaggiano) November 18, 2017
So sorry to hear about the passing of Malcolm Young. I grew up on AC⚡️DC and always admired his playing. RIP and Godspeed my friend? pic.twitter.com/f1ztks77xr
— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) November 18, 2017
RIP #MalcolmYoung Obrigado por tudo. Thank you, a true revolutionary! @acdc pic.twitter.com/OI9Irs6bV1
— Andreas Kisser (@andreaskisser) November 18, 2017
R.I.P. Malcolm Young.
Thank you for the music and the inspiration.https://t.co/QTKHwuDhK2 https://t.co/vr7S9iDg2C
— Kreator (@kreator) November 18, 2017
RIP Malcolm Young
Legend.
He was the founding member of AC/DC & the engine that roared behind the most powerful band in the world.
He wrote Back In Black, Highway to Hell, You Shook Me All Night Long, Highway to Hell, so many songs…
Travel safely to the stars, Malcolm.
Legend. pic.twitter.com/xfjylBbh4u— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) November 18, 2017
Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With His Family, Friends & Fans…Great Guy …A Pleasure To Know…Truly Missed, Malcolm…XX https://t.co/1ECM7urBN8
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) November 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/benjaminbruce/status/931909898815750145
RIP Malcolm Young ? pic.twitter.com/7kHpkg6DK9
— Garbage (@garbage) November 18, 2017
R.I.P Malcolm Young from the mighty @acdc – Absolutely horrible news. #ACDC #Legend
— ????? ?????? (@shawndrover) November 18, 2017
#malcomyoung RIP at a loss for words to properly express how huge his influence was on me and hard rock ?? we salute you now and forever pic.twitter.com/ZqVGIQWvg7
— WARRANT (@warrantrocks) November 18, 2017
RIP Malcolm Young, co-founder Of the greatest Rock n Roll band ever.
— Gus G. (@gusgofficial) November 18, 2017
RIP to the King of Rhythm Guitarist Malcolm Young. Thank you for your years of timeless music. We Salute you. @acdc
— Nonpoint (@nonpoint) November 18, 2017
RIP Malcom Young!!! https://t.co/efsineMM9s
— Jason Bittner (@jbittnerdrums) November 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/bretmichaels/status/931909153995583488
RIP Malcolm AC⚡️DC pic.twitter.com/ot8tozk6WD
— STEPHEN E PEARCY (@StephenEPearcy) November 18, 2017
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbpIUFsBCIN/
