The musician replaced original bassist Larry Van Kriedt in the rock band in 1975
Former AC/DC bass guitarist Paul Matters has died.
Matters joined the legendary rock band in 1975 after the release of their High Voltage album, replacing original bassist Larry Van Kriedt.
He was then fired just a few weeks later with Mark Evans stepping in to his shoes.
Matters’ death was announced on by his friend Rod Wescombe, who said the musician had led a ‘reclusive life’ in recent years with the wild rock and roll lifestyle of his youth causing him health problems.
Wescombe wrote: “‘Shocked and sad to hear of the passing of Paul Matters.
