Easybeats Guitarist, Songwriter and AC/DC Producer George Young (1946-2017) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 10-23-2017, 03:54 PM

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Australian songwriter and AC/DC producer George Young has died aged 70.
"It is with pain in our heart that we have to announce the passing of our beloved brother and mentor," the band said in a statement.
Young was best known for his behind-the-scenes work, helping to create what would become one of the biggest rock acts in the world.
He first found fame in the 1960s as a member of Sydney-based The Easybeats and became a successful songwriter.
Some of his classics include Love is in the Air and Friday on my Mind, with long-time collaborator Harry Vanda.
AC/DC front men Angus and Malcolm Young, his brothers, said that without his help and guidance, there would have been no AC/DC.
As a teenager, Young emigrated from Scotland to Australia with his two brothers and became an acclaimed guitarist with the Easybeats.
David Albert, CEO of Australian music firm Alberts, paid tribute to the man he described as a "consummate songwriter" and "trailblazing producer".

Zoneboy · 10-23-2017, 04:08 PM

Retro4Life · 10-23-2017, 06:42 PM

Friday on My Mind is a long time favorite; another one of those songs from the 60's that just sounds like nothing else ever did, or will.

RIP Mr. Young.

ABlairican Pie · 10-23-2017, 11:03 PM

George Young was the producer behind AC/DC's early albums, capturing the young, raw sound of Angus and Malcolm and the rest of the band before Mutt Lang made them international superstars. And when listening to the Easybeats, it's not hard to see where AC/DC got their inspiration, a very good band to listen to in the 60's.

Dude111 · 10-24-2017, 02:15 AM

Very sad

10-23-2017, 03:54 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Easybeats Guitarist, Songwriter and AC/DC Producer George Young (1946-2017) Link Australian songwriter and AC/DC producer George Young has died aged 70. "It is with pain in our heart that we have to announce the passing of our beloved brother and mentor," the band said in a statement. Young was best known for his behind-the-scenes work, helping to create what would become one of the biggest rock acts in the world. He first found fame in the 1960s as a member of Sydney-based The Easybeats and became a successful songwriter. Some of his classics include Love is in the Air and Friday on my Mind, with long-time collaborator Harry Vanda. AC/DC front men Angus and Malcolm Young, his brothers, said that without his help and guidance, there would have been no AC/DC. As a teenager, Young emigrated from Scotland to Australia with his two brothers and became an acclaimed guitarist with the Easybeats. David Albert, CEO of Australian music firm Alberts, paid tribute to the man he described as a "consummate songwriter" and "trailblazing producer".
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10-23-2017, 06:42 PM	#3
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Friday on My Mind is a long time favorite; another one of those songs from the 60's that just sounds like nothing else ever did, or will. RIP Mr. Young.
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10-23-2017, 11:03 PM	#4
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	RIP George Young. George Young was the producer behind AC/DC's early albums, capturing the young, raw sound of Angus and Malcolm and the rest of the band before Mutt Lang made them international superstars. And when listening to the Easybeats, it's not hard to see where AC/DC got their inspiration, a very good band to listen to in the 60's.
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10-23-2017, 04:08 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349

10-24-2017, 02:15 AM	#5
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,867	Very sad