Developers “accidentally” demolish childhood home of AC/DC’s Malcolm and Angus Young

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Developers have “accidentally” demolished the house where Malcolm and Angus Young formed AC/DC in 1973.

According to Australian news site news.com.au, the childhood home of the brothers and bandmates – located on Burleigh Street in Sydney’s Inner West – was bulldozed in recent weeks.

It came after the semi-detached property was purchased by developers in February 2023 for $5.8million. The house had been listed on the National Trust List Of Historic Homes in 2013, having become a tourist attraction for fans.

Speaking in a statement to the media, Burwood Square Pty Ltd general manager Leon Kmita said the company had only found out about the home’s musical history after it was destroyed.

He said: “We regret that the previous long-term owner did not share this vital part of the property’s background with us.

“Learning about this connection after our plans were already underway has shocked us. We are genuinely sorry for this oversight.”

Kmita went on to say that his team was now working to salvage materials from the site to create a “special space”. He explained that this could be a cafe or bar where AC/DC fans could “gather to celebrate the band’s enduring legacy”.

“On behalf of the team at Burwood Square, I want to convey our heartfelt regret,” he continued. “We now recognise how deeply this location resonates with the AC/DC community and fans worldwide.

The original home of AC/DC band members brothers Angus & Malcolm Young is no more. Knocked down by property developers because Burwood council would not historically list it. More Australian history gone. pic.twitter.com/IQ3Cw9E9cx

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"We are genuinely sorry for this oversight": Angus and Malcolm Young's childhood home demolished despite being on National Trust Register of Historic Houses https://t.co/eI7H2HpKtH

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“We feel a strong responsibility to honour AC/DC’s legacy and to make amends to all the fans who hold this band in such high regard. While we cannot change the past, we are dedicated to celebrating this significant part of their story.”

Addressing AC/DC’s “global fanbase” directly, Kmita promised the make up for the developers’ error. “Please know that we hear you, appreciate your deep admiration for this legendary band, and are devoted to making this right,” he concluded.

As Planet Rock notes, some fans have expressed their outrage online. One called the move an “utter disgrace”, with another writing: “Awful to see destruction of history not only for the Australian music and cultural history, but also a possible museum tourist destinations destroyed! Very sad!”

The house was number 4 on Burleigh Street, and it is reported that the Burwood Square team also bought the number 2 property as part of its plans to build a $28.75million residential site.

Burwood Council has vowed to celebrate the legacy of AC/DC’s connection to the Sydney suburb. It has already commissioned a mural dedicated to Angus and Malcolm at 12 Burleigh Street, as well as an AC/DC Choir Medley to pay tribute to the musicians.

A statement read: “Burwood Council remains committed to finding new ways to celebrate the Young family and the area’s rich musical heritage.”

In 1963, the Young family relocated to Burwood after migrating from Scotland. Angus was just eight years old at the time. The family stayed in a hotel and later lived in various other homes in Burwood before moving permanently to 4 Burleigh Street in 1965.

Malcolm and Angus both attended Burwood Primary School and then Ashfield Boys High School. The uniform for the latter would inspire Angus’ iconic onstage outfit at AC/DC’s live shows.

Last month saw AC/DC announce their North American ‘Power Up’ tour for 2025. The group will play 13 stadium shows across the US and Canada throughout April and May. Find any remaining tickets here.

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