Followers of the rock legends AC/DC are reportedly livid that builders have demolished the boydhood residence of band founders Angus and Malcolm Younger in Sydney, Australia, regardless of it being on the Nationwide Belief Checklist of Historic Houses.
The Younger household moved into the compact, single-storey residence at 4 Burleigh Avenue within the suburb of Burwood in 1965 after migrating from Glasgow, Scotland.
Guitarists Angus and Malcolm based the band whereas nonetheless residing there in 1973 after they have been 18 and 20, respectively.
The home had been a pilgrimage vacation spot for followers till developer Burwood Sq. Pty Ltd demolished it in latest weeks to make means for a A$28.75m residential improvement, nationwide broadcaster ABC experiences.
Based on ABC, Burwood Sq. purchased the home in February 2023 for A$5.8m.
In a press release to Australian media, Burwood Sq. basic supervisor Leon Kmita apologised and stated the corporate didn’t know the property’s historical past.
“We remorse that the earlier long-term proprietor didn’t share this very important a part of the property’s background with us,” Kmita stated, including: “I need to convey our heartfelt remorse”.
“We now recognise how deeply this location resonates with the AC/DC neighborhood and followers worldwide. We really feel a powerful accountability to honour AC/DC’s legacy and to make amends to all of the followers who maintain this band in such excessive regard.
“Whereas we can not change the previous, we’re devoted to celebrating this important a part of their story.”
‘Particular place’ for followers
He stated the corporate would salvage supplies from the location and create a “particular house” for AC/DC followers.
The home was added to the Nationwide Belief Checklist of Historic Houses in 2013.
Nevertheless, Burwood Council famous that didn’t recognise it as heritage listed or protected against demolition.
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