ACDC's original bassist passes. RIP Paul Matters

[ivan H]

Just heard this. ACDC's first bass player passed (on Wednesday I think).
Probably unheard of by most people as he was only with ACDC a short time. Toured with them on the High Voltage tour until he was fired by Bon Scott. Gave upon the music business a short time later.
Still, sad to hear of his passing.
RIP Paul Matters

 

[SG John]

RIP Paul.

 

[eSGEe]

dang............time marches forward-- R.I.P. Paul

 

[Dave Sloven]

RIP

Well at least he went on a tour with them. I know of at least one former member of a famous band who did no more than have his photo on the back of an album and play a few jam sessions and he's apparently still dining out on that as a 'former member' ... sounds like this guy at least had more of a tale to tell. When I saw your post I thought Mark Evans had died.

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

R.I.P. Paul

 

[ivan H]

Apparently he didn't often speak of his time in ACDC. A source that was close to him described him as a headstrong person who would play what he wanted. I'm imagining that means improvisation, which probably wouldn't have gone over big with the rest of the guys. Cheers

 

[Ozzie]

R.I.P.