Colin Burgess | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Colin_Burgess_drumming_for_the_Masters_Apprentices.png) Drumming on "Turn Up Your Radio" by the Masters Apprentices c. 1970 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Colin John Burgess |
| Born | 16 November 1945 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | December 2023 (aged 78) |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1967–2023 |
| Formerly of | |
Colin John Burgess (16 November 1945 – December 2023) was an Australian rock musician who was the drummer in the Masters Apprentices from 1968 to 1972. He was later the original drummer with hard rock band AC/DC from November 1973 to February 1974. The Masters Apprentices had top 20 singles chart success with "5:10 Man", "Think about Tomorrow Today", "Turn Up Your Radio" and "Because I Love You".
In 1998, the Masters Apprentices, with Burgess, were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. He performed in various bands with his brother, Denny Burgess, on bass guitar and vocals, including His Majesty.