AC/DC are on tour now with Axl Rose as their lead singer, having recently played NYC’s Madison Square Garden. The band’s only two “classic” members remaining are original guitarist Angus Young and bassist Cliff Williams, who joined before the Powerage album, though Cliff is now on his way out too. AC/DC posted a video to their official YouTube account with Cliff officially announcing his departure. “It’s not bad, I’m just ready to get off the road,” Cliff says. “I’m happy, I just need family time now, just chill out… I mean I couldn’t have asked for anything more.” Watch:
Well that’s kind of a bummer. No word yet on if the band plans to continue and replace him. Stay tuned. Meanwhile, you can check out some pics of the MSG show HERE and even more pics in the gallery above.
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In related news, the band’s classic Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap turns 40 today. Read our 40th anniversary piece on the album, by Justin Norton, at Invisible Oranges.