What The Last 12 Months Of Malcolm Young's Life Were Like

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Malcolm Young wasn't just one of the founding members of the legendary rock band AC/DC, he was also the band's leader. From their earliest days as a small Australian cult band with lead singer Bon Scott, to their time as the biggest, baddest, and loudest rock band in the world with lead singer Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young was behind the scenes directing it all, while also playing rhythm guitar alongside his brother, lead guitarist Angus Young.
Tragically, though, Malcolm Young passed away in 2017 from dementia at the age of 64. But the mastermind behind music like "Back in Black" and "Thunderstruck" left an unmatched legacy. Here's a look at what the last 12 months of Malcolm Young's life were like.
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@ddskreamer 3 жыл бұрын

I always loved Malcolm because he was the silent genius behind AC/DC. He never demanded the spotlight but his signature gyration always made him stand out in his own way. I miss that guy.

@lorettasearcy1471 2 жыл бұрын

I miss him to such an amazing guy and you're right he was a.genius

@susannenovak1413 2 жыл бұрын

Omg

@portman8909 Жыл бұрын

The Mozart in the band.

@user-sl5wj4cl6p 11 ай бұрын

Me too, I also loved Mal. There were so many things I loved about AC/DC. The Young Boys were mega stars, even surpassing Jagger and Richard's. Nevertheless, they never lost that "hey, we're your buddies from next door attitude."

@seanburrows6463 10 күн бұрын

Angus was the front man, but Malcolm was ACDC!

@darrellcampbell9229 2 жыл бұрын

I got to see AC/DC three times. I can vividly remember Malcolm standing in one place jamming out while his brother Angus was all over the place. R.I.P. Malcolm you gave us badass music and memories.

@sheilariley1261 3 жыл бұрын

I touched Malcoln's shoe once when i was up by the stage in 1979 in Dayton Ohio. He smiled and said hi to me. I loved him and them and it broke my soul when he died

@Luciddreamer007 3 жыл бұрын

Great comment ! guys ..... never get to go on stage !

@standupstraight9691 3 жыл бұрын

Did the touch heal you of your sickness?

@robbiekop7 Жыл бұрын

Malcolm touched his soul ❤ and the irony is he touched Malcolm's *sole* 👟

@JustLocal 10 ай бұрын

You O.K. 😂

@sburris65 3 жыл бұрын

I lost a grandfather to Alzheimers and my dad has been in the early stages of dementia for about 20 years. So Malcolm's death hit me hard. I also met the band a couple of times and he a very sweet guy. What a tremendous loss.

@derheeheehee6941 3 жыл бұрын

Waiting for the part where you talk about the last 12 months.

@Black-Maple 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@tristanpankratz500 3 жыл бұрын

Malcolm will always be missed.🎸🎵

@Dinobaburas. 3 жыл бұрын

Malcom was the Backbone, the Silent partner. Always behind or just out of shot in any of their pictures. His Co lyrics and Rythmic Anthems will never be equalled. RIP X.

@johnohara9421 3 жыл бұрын

Malcolm young is the greatest rythm guitarist of all time thanks for your awesome music

@danmclaughlin154 Жыл бұрын

Malcolm, gone but definitely never forgotten.

@susanmasino6198 3 жыл бұрын

There will never be another Malcolm Young! God bless him. ❤

@loringbush3319 3 жыл бұрын

He was the leader of the band he booked all of there shows and produced every ACDC album with George Young! There my favorite rock band. I've seen them twice in concert! There amazing live! ACDC Forever!

@Luciddreamer007 3 жыл бұрын

Saw them in 1978 in Colorado..... I had no clue who they were After .... I would never forget that sound !!!

@jonah_obel4708 2 жыл бұрын

@@Luciddreamer007 with bon scott😥

@ilyamenzel9170 Жыл бұрын

Incredible! I was only 3 years old that year! I thought that I'm an old fan of Malcolm 's skill but it turned out that I'm just a punk)

@jorizzo7168 3 жыл бұрын

I lost my mother to dementia & Angus is right with what he said. It I the decline that's the worst. RIP Malcolm you have left us fans a legacy

@phil4986 Жыл бұрын

The men of AC/DC are all brothers to me. They are my family. I know that sounds stupid but I don't care. We have laughed and loved and raised hell together, through their music, for almost five decades now and they just keep coming with the magic. Thank you, my brothers, here and gone, but never forgotten. For those about to rock, we appreciate you. AC/DC Forever.

@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte 3 жыл бұрын

_"Malcolm was the soul of AC/DC"_ - Eddie Van Halen (twitter post) _"He was the best rhythm guitar player"_ - Dave Mustaine of Megadeth

@Johnny-lr5jt 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! He Malcolm was the greatest rhythm guitar player EVER!

@petemcfadden3543 3 жыл бұрын

Scott Ian of Anthrax -"He was the best rhythm guitar player ever"

@glennscott2488 3 жыл бұрын

Kieth Richards same sentiment...

@edbur1 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah, and Mustaine made sure to include himself on that list.

@jonah_obel4708 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Eddie Van Halen

@larsjespersen6936 2 жыл бұрын

I've been a hardcore AC/DC fan since I was 11 years old (now 46) From going to the first show Monsters of Rock (Gentofte '91) Dressed in my homemade (mom-made) schoolboy uniform. To the point of having a huge tattoo of their logo on my underarm. AC/DC has been in my life for so long and mean the world to me. The loss of Malcolm was hard, even more so as he died on my birthday. So needless to say, that day is not so happy for me anymore. Thank you so much for it all Malcolm and especially for "Down Payment Blues" 😢

@CaptainAmaziiing 3 жыл бұрын

Been a fan since I was 11 or 12 and was enlightened by my first exposure to 'Big Balls'. RIP, Malcolm.

@derickdoveglass 2 жыл бұрын

That one will definitely stick with you

@scottcarter4388 3 жыл бұрын

The first vinyl album I bought was Back in Black right after it was released been a huge fan since!!!RIP MALCOM YOU ARE MISSED!!!!

@larrycoker8093 3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya bro. The first vinyl lp I bought was "Some Girls", the first 8-track I bought was "Highway to Hell", and the first cassette I bought was " Back in Black ".

@ryanrohn4561 3 жыл бұрын

This band is the epitome of perseverance. Since Bon's passing and all that has transpired since, they remain a testimony to rock n'roll. They have won the battles. God bless AC/DC with devil horns! Hell yeah!!

@marilucastillo7777 3 жыл бұрын

Rock on Malcolm. Thanks for the memories! 🤘🏻

@Paolo8772 3 жыл бұрын

My step dad died of Lewy Body dementia. He seemed to barely come around when I was around too, but not long after he died. I was in tears by the end of this.

@newfmomx2 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Mal, and thanks for the many years of great music

@kirkjones9827 3 жыл бұрын

My mom had dementia when she died. The sad part was the downward slide of memory. Sometimes she was there enough to know she could not remember. So sad. Just talked about 30 years earlier and she could relate.

@varietyhub2948 3 жыл бұрын

64 was such a young age to have died from alzheimer's

@SprockyBing 3 жыл бұрын

Alcohol

@quinetastic 3 жыл бұрын

@@migue4793 I agree ☝️👍

@SprockyBing 3 жыл бұрын

@You are correct But drinking a lot can absolutely lead to Dementia. A very quick google search will show that. Also have witnessed it first hand and heard a doctor's words stating that exact fact. What are you saying?

@edbur1 3 жыл бұрын

@@SprockyBing I hope you at least offered to be his sponsor.

@Superman_305 3 жыл бұрын

The moral of the story is no matter the hardships AC/DC has had to face they're still here and are still kicking ass and as a life long AC/DC fan I'm glad and couldn't be happier. Because, a music world without the greatest rock band in rock history AC/DC is a sad music world.

@edbur1 3 жыл бұрын

I met him once way back in the late 80's. He was a real nice guy, down to earth, friendly, kinda quiet (away from his cronies, I guess). Just a cool guy hangin out. Those are the ones that are missed.

@Luciddreamer007 3 жыл бұрын

“He would try to tap his foot” 😢 ........ Because Malcom is chiseled into Rocks Mount Rushmore of Rhythm Guitarist’s FOREVER !!!! Thank You Malcom for helping me tolerate high school ! Littleton H S Littleton Colorado Class of 1979

@scrotrot1595 3 жыл бұрын

It is a very sad quote. He was a human metronome, who at the end struggled to simply tap his foot to the beat of the song😪🎸.

@edwinwise6751 3 жыл бұрын

As a lifelong guitar player I have always been heavily influenced by their stripped down dance till the building falls down full frontal rock and roll assault. On stage I without intending to, got anges moves, I only wish I had his chops.....thank you malcom..

@benink5690 2 жыл бұрын

I love how bands like AC/DC keep making music even though it's not neccessary

@PointlessSillyName 2 жыл бұрын

My partner recently described Malcolm as "The Heartbeat of The Machine". I really don't think she was wrong...

@paulamewies4798 2 жыл бұрын

She wasn't... 💕

@loringbush3319 3 жыл бұрын

We will always remember Malcolm throu the mists of time!

@catjudo1 3 жыл бұрын

Without the Easybeats, there would never have been The Beast, Malcolm's favorite guitar. The instrument was given to Malcolm by Harry Vanda, George Young's bandmate and co-producer. It was originally finished in red (briefly seen in this video), but Malcolm never left the guitar alone and was always modifying it. The guitar is a Gretsch Jet Firebird, and Gretsch made (and may still make) a Malcolm Young Signature Edition. It features the same bare wood finish, and was the first guitar Gretsch made without paint or stain. This guitar, along with Lemmy's personal Rickenbacker 4004LK, is my favorite instrument.

@catjudo1 3 жыл бұрын

@Sasha Taylor Interesting. I've read multiple sources, including on Gretsch's own site (detailing the Malcolm Young Signature Jet Firebird) that they had never released a natural wood finish prior to the MY Signature. I'll have to look at some Easybeats vids to see though. Whatever the color was, that was a damn fine guitar stock or when Malcolm made it his own. Thanks for sharing!

@corneliuscrewe677 3 жыл бұрын

@Sasha Taylor That is not correct. The Beast and many Gretsch guitars at the time had a colored laminate covering glued to the top very similar to what they used on their drums. The Beast’s started peeling off, and Malcolm took it off and cleaned the glue residue off. It started life with it’s red laminate finish. The first run of the Malcolm Young model had a red painted option.

@LindaMcDonald-vl3rt 9 ай бұрын

When I saw them in concert, he stood out the most. Couldn't take my eyes off of him.

@donnymayes6500 3 жыл бұрын

Malcolm was the best ever

@warriorv9359 3 жыл бұрын

The young brothers true badass rock n rollers

@stacygross8279 Жыл бұрын

Mal was a gem of rock n roll. Hopefully, he will rest in peace.

@francestomic2772 10 ай бұрын

As a major fan, I was so impressed that they shared his funeral with all of us. This band is still a go to for me

@debratansey6074 Жыл бұрын

Anybody who has experienced the reality of dementia knows exactly what the last months of dementia is like and it is not how you want to remember a loved one

@stefanvanrensburg6096 Ай бұрын

Yip, no clue unless you experience it yourself 😢😢

@carolinawestern3875 2 жыл бұрын

I think the close relationship they had was great. Makes me feel good to see that it really isn't that hard either! I say that because I grew up watching my brothers do nothing but fight. There's not even any family pictures of us that exist past our teens. That was the one thing that broke my dad's heart. Which is why I was closer to him than any. If it werent for him exposing me to music. I wouldn't have became a musician. I'm 51 and still going.

@wayne6777 10 ай бұрын

Mal fighting through his condition allowed me to see him in 2009. He hung on for a lot of people.

@thelastrebelshow1627 Жыл бұрын

The Young brothers were very likable guys, as soon as they start talking you like them. RIP- Malcolm Young ✝️

@thomasbuckley519 2 жыл бұрын

Miss ya Mal - pure genius. Christ what a band! ⚡️

@buzioldarryl 3 жыл бұрын

Mal was the best rhythm player.

@phatbackbeat6553 3 жыл бұрын

I was never a HUGE fan of AC/DC..,but they truly “ROCKED !” Rock on Malcolm ! 🤘😆🤘

@earlpawlowski9040 3 жыл бұрын

@beefsoda1 Жыл бұрын

Malcolm is a legend 👏 🙌 💙 🙏

@perrysar5954 2 жыл бұрын

We forget to mention that Malcolm was A MASTER SONGWRTER...Back in Black,For those about to Rock,Stiff upper Lip,Thunderstruck,Sin City,Girls got Rhythm,Heatseeker,Riff Raff,High Voltage,Whole lotta Rosie,Problem Child,Flick of the Switch,Sink the Pink,Who made Who..just some of my favorites..and dozens more...Thanks Mal

@honkychiefton9933 3 жыл бұрын

I think of these fellas with a lifetime of love. I still catch those tears for Malcum was is and always be family

@deanneknight7373 Жыл бұрын

Mal you are missed everyday and thank you for the music for all the music that this great band has made love from Deanne

@elchapo2136 3 жыл бұрын

The greatest rhythm guitar Player of all time

@Nikki_L_Blubaugh Жыл бұрын

Hats off to you Malcolm!! Rock n Roll will never die nor will your legacy.

@ernestcanup2274 9 ай бұрын

My favorite guitarist / songwriter.

@apoormansempire 3 жыл бұрын

Rock in peace Malcolm.

@ilovemybuddythunder 3 жыл бұрын

AC/DC ain't the same without mal, RIP mal you were the best of the best!

@markmarsh9923 10 ай бұрын

I am 60, I've played guitar all my life. Never to the extent of breaking it big or lead to any fantastic degree, but I would love a chance to be on stage. regular people can only dream of doing something like this. I just want to be happy once more...

@tacob69 3 жыл бұрын

Such a young age to die from it that probably means he probably had it even younger.I saw my grandmother get it and die and I took care of my father until it was to much an he went into a home.He was 78 years old and died of Corona virus in July it's hard to say this but it's good he died.His biggest fear was living in a nursing home and that happened for 2 years.He told me throughout my life that was his fear.

@everlyoshea 3 жыл бұрын

You have been through a lot. You're a good human, its challenging to take care of loved ones, but dementia is a whole different level. I worked in an Alzheimer care facility and it was the hardest job I ever did. I'm sorry about losing your dad and I understand. We just want the people we love to be happy. I feel peaceful knowing my parents are together and happy now but I miss them.

@quinetastic 3 жыл бұрын

😢My deepest condolences for your loss...

@TheJuggalo1491 5 ай бұрын

They were close Brothers. The smile of a Brother is Next Level amazing.

@noquarter1437 2 жыл бұрын

Mal's rhythm was a machine, the backbone of every song, his guitar riffs are instantly recognized within seconds by all those around the globe. A true ROCK GOD. still loved and truly missed by the millions of souls his tunes lye within. R I P dearest Malcolm R I P

@kevinfoo8031 3 жыл бұрын

He lived with his mother in Balmain for his disease. I was working at my cousin's restaurant in Balmain and I was the delivery driver where I drove past endless times wishing to go there. The day came and I was not disappointed, he met me at the door and I couldn't cry because of meeting the legend. We didn't speak as his mother quickly led him away though I have met the legend and that's good enough.

@Shoujoulover 3 жыл бұрын

his mom died in 1988

@quadradomus 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shoujoulover lol…. (Not that she died, but you get my point). 😉

@mabrurakayoo 3 жыл бұрын

@@quadradomus is she died before or after this guy meet him?

@JessicaSanchez-fl9vu 3 жыл бұрын

His parents died way before he even got dementia. His father died in 1986 and his mother in 1988...

@Shoujoulover 3 жыл бұрын

@@JessicaSanchez-fl9vu exactly caught in 4k

@MoparMissileDivision Жыл бұрын

I never knew Malcolm had lung cancer. I never really paid much attention, either out of my own ignorance or bad seats at concerts that I was fortunate enough to get to go to and that I will never forget, but I don't know if Malcolm was like Eddie Van Halen and always had a cigarette lit.

@raynus1160 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great guitarist. Sad.

@warriorv9359 3 жыл бұрын

Malcolm a true badass r.ip.

@pwframers4 Жыл бұрын

malcolm was always my inspiration through out since i started playing guitar until now i wish i could have went to a tour when he was still alive man was a legend

@DocJJohnson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u...

@scottmoore7975 10 ай бұрын

Malcolm was the soul of AC/DC and can't be replaced!!! Without Malcolm and Bon this band is over!!!

@richpaydirt 10 ай бұрын

I thought this was a video about Malcoms last 12 months? I learned nothing here that I didn’t already know

@user-zi9sz7st9j 8 ай бұрын

Qdo olho pra ele,parece que ele está conosco o tempo todo❤ amooooooo demais.🎸💯

@lorettasearcy1471 2 жыл бұрын

I miss Bon and Malcolm so very much but they're together again and also with George Young RIP all of you

@gregstewart3690 25 күн бұрын

There is no back to basics nothing about AC/DC.... it is all original all ..golden

@Matt_Villines 2 жыл бұрын

I tried so hard not to open this video but curiosity got the better of me and I regret all of it

@radelofficial2070 3 жыл бұрын

Love AC/DC rip malcom

@loboblanco4426 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't think I was going to like this video. I thought it would be the typical Debby downer kind of last twelve months video. It is anything but. Great video guys!

@tracezachdaniels4264 3 жыл бұрын

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} great video rip M Y

@fingaylordofficial 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Malcolm Young 1962-2017

@pinkfreud62 3 жыл бұрын

1953

@fingaylordofficial 3 жыл бұрын

@@pinkfreud62 Oh sorry.

@bkeith1853 3 жыл бұрын

Malcom still rocks in my head

@Black-Maple 3 жыл бұрын

And in our hearts.

@penzman5385 4 ай бұрын

Pure rock&roll. Guitars, bass, drums and no synths or keyboards except maybe bagpipes once and a bell from hell.

@chrishankins8357 2 жыл бұрын

Rip miss the old times and good ol days listening to u guys rock on

@Joetime90 Жыл бұрын

That interview where Angus choked up choked me up too.

@kris.tea.p 3 жыл бұрын

I always wonder if I’m related to the Young brothers. My maiden name is Young. I keep meaning to check our family genealogy charts but I keep forgetting lol

@anabelasilva9063 2 жыл бұрын

Forever ACDC

@albertvillarreal7422 3 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Young and Angus Young we're to good brothers that understood each other and like Angus Young said if it wasn't for his brother they wouldn't be no AC DC and if there was no AC DC to me it would be very boring every year I would go to the carnival when I was a kid and what did you hear when you were out there obvious it had to AC DC it was that music that made you feel like you were having a good time at the carnival and they will always be playing ACDC music at the carnival and that is how cool AC DC is

@philwright2480 3 жыл бұрын

Two

@philwright2480 3 жыл бұрын

They wouldn't be no?

@zool3986 3 жыл бұрын

Long live the mighty AC⚡DC 🤘😎🤘

@PHiLCoOL1967 Ай бұрын

Forever young ❤

@reneeherr4145 11 ай бұрын

Malcolm Rip.your missed by all of us in this universe Rip ❤❤❤

@AlanTClark Жыл бұрын

That title had nothing to do with this video! They were talking about the whole band not just Malcolm.

@goatedbross9975 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Good Morning Day Everybody.

@debratansey6074 Жыл бұрын

Angus ❤💔

@jacestephenweatherall1732 2 жыл бұрын

Rip bon Scott, George and Malcolm Young

@johnnycotton3217 3 жыл бұрын

There's nothing you don't already know in this video

@Aiden-cp7kl 3 жыл бұрын

Just like Bon wrote the Bon tribute album, Back in Black, Malcolm wrote the Malcolm tribute album, Power Up.

@AlexPerez-yp1mz Жыл бұрын

Chris Slade was an awesome drummer. I sawthe band before Axl Rose replaced Brian Johnson. Angus Young is the most awesome guitarist of all time. And is was nice that he was a caring brother.

@elmerfudd5266 2 жыл бұрын

Im coming

@MC-tl6ox 2 жыл бұрын

No one gonna talk about how sick his hair was?

@roderickhager8154 3 жыл бұрын

I grabbed my guitar turned the marshall to 10 and played riff raff sobbing uncontrollably! It didn't take my girlfriend long to figure it out.😭🤘💪🎸

@clubredken13 3 жыл бұрын

I think we all miss Axl singing on the Rock or Bust tour. But... he went on to sing for the Village People on their tour. So there's that.

@Luciddreamer007 3 жыл бұрын

No friggin’ way !!! I believe you .... but this is the first I’ve heard this and now I like Axl even less !!!

@nailyfaizon3676 3 жыл бұрын

😢

@sbenton62 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Malcolm.

@rEdf196 3 жыл бұрын

My dad has advanced dementia. My mom took care of him for the first 4 years of his condition until she passed away from cancer in June of 2018. My dad is in a care facility now, he can no longer walk or speak. It’s so hard for me. its like I’ve become an orphan too soon.

@keithburchart6419 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry hearing about your Dad's condition, and the passing of your Mom. Hang on to all of the happy memories you have with both of them, and it will help you always think of them in a positive way. Just know that myself and others are thinking of you, and wishing you strength through this rough tme.

@dankcutter9200 3 жыл бұрын

So sorry

@olikat8 3 жыл бұрын

You know you've pretty much hit the end of the road when most of the band is having these kind of issues...it's not an insult, it's just reality & mortality hitting the equilibrium point.

@Thomasmemoryscentral 2 жыл бұрын

If Brian outlives Angus, can the band continue for much longer from that loss?

@olikat8 2 жыл бұрын

@@Thomasmemoryscentral no, it's his band and such an integral piece

@kennethsmith8968 3 жыл бұрын

i could b wrong but i believe that angus is the sole original member as i dont think phil rudd recorded the drum tracks on the 1st album.i think he joined just in time to tour 4 the band.

@silverwiskers7371 3 жыл бұрын

RIP

@christrudell7966 3 жыл бұрын

Tightest rhythm section in rock IMO

@buzioldarryl 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. I saw AC/DC 9 times and the rhythm section is my favourite to watch during the concert. When the three of them Mal, Cliff and Phil are locked in the pocket there is nothing better for the ears than that.

@christrudell7966 3 жыл бұрын

@@buzioldarryl For those about to Rock- I salute YOU! 🇨🇦