Builders who demolished the home of AC/DC siblings Angus and Malcolm Young are apologizing, claiming they were unaware the Sydney, Australia property was listed on the National Trust’s List of Historic Houses, according to reports.
In a statement obtained by Australian outlet news.com.au on Tuesday, January 7, Burwood Square Pty Ltd managing director Leon Kmita said the company was “sincerely sorry” for their “oversight”.
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“We regret that the previous longtime owner did not share this vital part of the property’s background with us,” said Kmita, referring to the house’s historic status. “We were shocked to find out about this relationship after our plans were already underway. We are truly sorry for this oversight.”
According to his statement, he promised his team would do their best to salvage materials from the demolition to build a new “special space” like a cafe or bar where AC/DC fans can “gather to celebrate the band’s lasting legacy.”
Malcolm YOUNG and Angus YOUNG of AC/DC — circa 1987/1988.
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“On behalf of the team at Burwood Square, I would like to convey our sincere regrets,” said Kmita. “We now recognize how deeply this location resonates with the AC/DC community and fans around the world.”
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The investors bought the Young family’s home for $5.8 million in February 2023 and recently demolished the property at 4 Burleigh Street to build a $28.75 million residential site, conversion.net reported.
Angus, the band’s lead guitarist, is now 69 years old.
His brother Malcolm died in 2017 at the age of 64. Their nephew Stevie Young has been playing in his place since 2014.
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AC/DC attend the exclusive world premiere of AC/DC “Live At River Plate” on May 6, 2011. Jorge Herrera/WireImage
AC/DC’s surviving members include Brian Johnson (replaced by Axl Rose in 2016), bassist Cliff Williams and drummer Phil Rudd.
In his memoirs from 2022. Brian’s LivesJohnson, now 77, said Rose took his place because of complications from his hearing loss, which caused him to have suicidal thoughts.
“I just didn’t care anymore. I always thought the best way to get out would be at 180 mph, straight around the corner,” he wrote, pondering the lineup change. “I would have hit the wall and boom, it would have been over, just like that. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t want to die. … It just wouldn’t have bothered me that much.”
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However, Johnson was able to play with his bandmates again.
In 2020, Johnson, Williams and Rudd announced a reunion, and the band will also embark on their Power Up Tour in October 2025.
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