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Colin Burgess

1946 – 2023

Australian musician

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About Colin Burgess

Lived 1946 – 2023 (aged 76–77). Colin Burgess was an Australian musician and drummer.

Later career and death In 1983, Burgess and his brother Denny formed the hard rock band His Majesty with Japanese singer Yukiko Davis and Spike Williams on guitar.

Burgess also played with a project pulled together by a guitar teacher named Steve Flack called Guitar Heroes, which showcases some of Australia's finest veteran guitarists in a blues/hard rock context outside the one in which they are usually perceived. This saw him play with, among others, Chain's Phil Manning, Phil Emmanuel, Kahvas Jute's Dennis Wilson, the Angels' Bob Spencer, Choirboys' Brad Carr, the Radiators' Fess Parker, the Backsliders' Dom Turner and the Atlantics' Martin Cilia. The Atlantics' bass player from 2006 to 2012, Michael Smith, has been the project's regular live bassist since its inception in 2004.

Burgess was later part of Dead Singer Band, a tribute band. He performed around Australia in the Dead Singer Band Lost Legends Showcase, a show dedicated to Australian singers who have died.

Colin John Burgess died on 16 December 2023, which was announced by AC/DC's official social media, he died at the age of 77 .

Awards and nominations

Go-Set Pop Poll The Go-Set Pop Poll was coordinated by teen-oriented pop music newspaper Go-Set. It was established in February 1966 and conducted an annual poll from 1966 to 1972 of its readers to determine the most popular personalities. 1970 himself Best drummer

1971 himself Best drummer

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2023, Sydney
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Colin John Burgess

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Colin Burgess?

Australian musician

When was Colin Burgess born?

Colin Burgess was born on 16 November 1946 in Sydney.

When did Colin Burgess die?

Colin Burgess died in 2023 in Sydney.

What was Colin Burgess's occupation?

Colin Burgess was a musician and drummer.

What nationality was Colin Burgess?

Colin Burgess was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Colin Burgess

· Wikidata: Q555933

· DBpedia: Colin Burgess (musician)

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