Remembering AC/DC's Malcolm Young

AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young died today at 64, after a long fight with dementia.

He started the band with his brother Angus in 1973; they co-wrote every AC/DC song from the first album (High Voltage) through the last (Rock or Bust).

Young was born in Glasgow in 1953. A formal statement on his death says he died peacefully with family nearby.

Here are some great songs to remember Malcolm by:

Jailbreak (’74 Jailbreak)-We didn’t get this one on the original U.S. release of “Dirty Deeds.” Instead, we had to wait until 1984 to get a proper release in the states. If Johnny Cash had written a song for AC/DC, it would’ve sounded like this.

Flick of the Switch (Flick of the Switch)

Riff Raff (Powerage)-AC/DC’s riffs are muscular and sinister. No surprise the riff on this one is so damn good: It’s in the title.

Let’s Get It Up (For Those About to Rock)-“The moon is rising and so am I.”

Big Gun (Last Action Hero soundtrack)-This non-album track had more legs than the Schwarzenegger movie.

Ballbreaker (Ballbreaker)-Rick Rubin produced the album, following his work on “Big Gun.” Lotsa misses on the album, but the title track nails it. (Off-topic: Is “Ballbreaker” the band’s most double entendre-saturated album? It’s hard to say. Think about it for a while and see what pops up.)

Go Zone (Blow Up Your Video)

I Put the Finger on You (For Those About to Rock)-Usually the band goes right to the coitus references. Here, they indulge in a little foreplay.

Sin City (Powerage)-Best AC/DC song ever? Possibly. Vegas, baby.

Goodbye and Good Riddance to Bad Luck (The Razor’s Edge)

Overdose (Let There Be Rock)-Yet another badass riff. A slowburning masterpiece.

Walk All Over You (Highway to Hell)-It’s impossible to pick one standout song from “Highway to Hell.” “Walk All Over You” wins for it’s dark, grimy menace.