AC/DC rhythm guitarist Stevie Young has been hospitalized.
This comes ahead of their show at the Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires. A spokesperson for the band confirmed the news in a brief statement to the news agency reuters.
“Out of an abundance of caution, he was admitted to a local hospital where he is undergoing a thorough evaluation,” the spokesperson said. “Stevie is doing well and in good spirits. He’s looking forward to getting on stage on Monday.”
No further details were given.
Currently, AC/DC have played three shows on 23, 27 and 31 March at the 85,000-capacity home of Club Atlético River Plate, one of the leading names in Argentine football.
The band has already played five shows on the South American leg of their current Power Up Tour, including three at MORUMBIS in São Paulo, Brazil, and two at Parque Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile.
Young is the nephew of AC/DC founders Malcolm and Angus Young. He first worked with the band in 1988, replacing Malcolm Young, who was struggling with alcohol problems. He eventually joined the band in 2014 to contribute to the recording. rock or bust Album, and also played in 2020 Empowerer.
ac/dc energizer The tour heads to Mexico next month, while North American dates begin in July and will include a newly announced show at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, MB.
