AC/DC drummer Chris Slade announces retirement at 79
Most outlets reported the announcement of Chris Slade’s retirement, noting his age and long drumming career with AC/DC. Geo News described the retirement as a conclusion to a "professional career spanning roughly six" years, while The News International used the phrase "groundbreaking announcement" to frame the news. Both outlets provided similar core details but differed slightly in tone and emphasis.
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AC/DC's Chris Slade makes groundbreaking announcement after decades-long drumming career
AC/DC's Chris Slade makes groundbreaking announcement after decades-long drumming careerFormer AC/DC drummer Chris Slade has announced his retirement from drumming at age 79.Slade shared the news on Saturday via a video posted to Facebook, captioned “A Special Announcement to all followers...
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Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade announces retirement at 79
Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade announces retirement at 79 Welsh drummer Chris Slade, best known for two stints behind the kit for AC/DC, has announced his retirement after a professional career spanning roughly six decades. Slade, who turns 80 in late October, shared the...
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