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Peter Starkie, founder of 70s band Skyhooks, has died, aged 72. An AC/DC guitarist who played with the band in the same year they released their debut album High Voltage has died. Matters previously discussed his departure from AC/DC in the book, The Last Highway: The Untold Story of Bon Scott and AC/DC’s Back in the Black, which was published back in October 2017. After leaving New South Wales I lost contact with him as did many other people over the years. "He will be missed by all who knew him. Stay up to date on the latest vote tallies as compiled by The Associated Press' nationwide team, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, First-Time Voters Across the Country Share Why the 2020 Election Matters to Them. This is a monumentally sad day in Rock n Roll. He was 64. Picture: FacebookSource:NCA NewsWire. Paul Matters played bass guitar with the legendary Aussie rock band in 1975 before being sacked by late lead singer Bon Scott. Matters joined the "Highway to Hell" rock group after the release of their 1975 debut album High Voltage, where he replaced original bassist Larry Van Kriedt, according to The Independent. Tributes for the talented rocker were quick to pour in after the announcement: "We salute you, Malcolm Young," the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tweeted. Bon Scott of AC/DC died aged 33, under mysterious circumstances. Merritt died aged 79 in a Los Angeles hospital after being diagnosed with Goodpasture Syndrome, a rare serious auto-immune disease that attacks the lungs and kidneys. "As his brother, it is hard to express in words what he has meant to me during my life, the bond we had was unique and very special. He was known for his stoic stage presence and legendary riffs that helped define AC/DC's hard rock sound. I just turned around and didn't say a word to him. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site, ‘death by misadventure’ with ‘acute alcohol poisoning’, ragic death of former Skyhooks founding member Peter Starkie, passing of ARIA Hall of Fame artist Max Merritt. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. In a 2000 interview for VH1's, "Behind the Music," Young said at one point drinking overtook his life and made him feel like Jekyll and Hyde. Matters’ friend Rod Wescombe announced the death on Facebook on Thursday. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Details Return to Music After ‘Crippling’ Hearing Loss. The Crown season four: Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor on Char... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. "I moved to Sunshine on the lake further south and Paul would drop in to chill whenever he was in the area," he added. He was a founding member of Skyhooks in 1973 along with guitarist and songwriter Greg Macainsh and drummer Freddie Strauks. Bob posted a touching tribute to his brother on the Skyhooks’ Facebook page and how he “tragically died in one of those stupid ladder accidents”. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. AC/DC was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. A promotional picture of AC/DC with Paul Matters (back left) and the late Bon Scott front right and Angus Young (middle). Get push notifications with news, features and more. Young co-founded the band with his brother Angus Young in 1973. “I recall he could always make me laugh when he was in the mood. ", Concluding his message, Wescombe wrote that Matters "lived a reclusive life in his later years" and that his "early rock n' roll life style [sic] led to ailing health.". Merritt is best known for his 1975 hit Slippin’ Away, with his band Max Merritt and The Meteors, which reached number two while his other well known hit was Western Union Man. I turned around and walked out.". Eventually, Malcolm overcame his addiction and rejoined the group. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Former AC/DC Bass Guitarist Paul Matters Dies: 'He Will Be Missed by All Who Knew Him'. He was 64. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. Starkie, the brother of guitarist and fellow former Skyhooks member Bob Starkie, died aged 72 after falling off a ladder. So along with Peter Inglis, Steve Hill, Freddie Strauks and Greg Thus was born The Skyhooks first line-up.”, Max Merritt, who had the hit singles Slippin’ Away and Western Union Man, died aged 79 following a battle with a rare disease. RELATED: AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Details Return to Music After ‘Crippling’ Hearing Loss. ACDC co-founder has died after a battle with dementia. George Young had served as producer for AC/DC and guitarist for the band Easybeats. We'll sit and write some songs.'". "If the world seems off center it's because we lost it's rhythm," one fan tweeted. Malcolm Young (far left), with the band in August 1979, died in 2017 after a battle with dementia. George Young, another brother to Malcolm and Angus, died last month on Oct. 23 at age 70. Young continued touring until 2014, when his dementia diagnosis forced him to leave the band that he'd co-founded and headlined for more than four decades. AC/DC co-founder and guitarist Malcolm Young at an event in London on March 3, 2003. Matters — who played bass for the famed rock band in their early years — died on Wednesday, according to a Facebook post from his friend, Rod Wescombe. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Young was born Jan. 6, 1953, in Glasgow, Scotland. At the time, Young was struggling to cope with a growing alcohol dependency. A post shared by Slash (@slash) on Nov 18, 2017 at 8:35am PST. Malcolm Young, who co-founded the Australian rock band AC/DC, died at age 64 after suffering from dementia for several years, the band said on … After consulting with his brother and fellow bandmates, Young decided to take a step back from AC/DC and was replaced by his nephew, Stevie. The album became the band's first record to break the U.S. Top 100 and is the band's second-highest selling album, behind the 1980 hard rock classic, "Back in Black.". "Your blistering guitar shook generations and united us with sonic anthems that will ring forever.". "I had some of the best times of my life with him on our 1984 European tour.". "But Malcolm was always one to battle through," he said. Matters never recorded any tracks with AC/DC but did perform live with the band on tour in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney, the outlet adds. RIP #MalcomYoung Take a moment of silence in his memory. "This is a monumentally sad day in Rock n Roll," he wrote on his Instagram. As Angus Young explained to BraveWords, Bon Scott had paid Brian Johnson the highest compliment of comparing him to Little Richard, Scott's idol, so they asked Johnson to fill the vacancy. Matters was replaced by Mark Evans who played with AC/DC for two years. Skyhooks was one of Australia’s biggest bands across the 70s and 80s with a string of top 10 hits including Horror Movie, Ego is Not A Dirty Word, All My Friends Are Getting Married and Women In Uniform. The Aussie music world was also rocked by the passing of ARIA Hall of Fame artist Max Merritt in late September. Matters’ passing comes just weeks after the tragic death of former Skyhooks founding member Peter Starkie. Malcolm Young, who co-founded the Australian rock band AC/DC, died at age 64 after suffering from dementia for several years, the band said on its Facebook page on Saturday. "With enormous dedication and commitment he was the driving force behind the band. “When I was living in Toronto he would drop into the house in the late hours to party and he loved to party. The rocker never recorded any tracks with AC/DC but did perform live with the band on tour. “When Greg Macainsh was formulating his idea for Skyhooks, it was Dave Flett who recommended Peter as guitarist. He was later fired by late lead singer Bon Scott after a few weeks and replaced by Mark Evans. Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? pic.twitter.com/O06Z5hs4gw. Picture by Fin Costello/RedfernsSource:Getty Images. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The success of "Highway to Hell," however, was bittersweet.