The drummer closes out his touring career with a brief message to audiences, ending a run tied to one of rock’s most enduring live institutions.
Chris Slade, the former AC/DC drummer, has announced his retirement. In a short statement, Slade wrote, “Thank you all for coming to the shows.” No additional detail was given about the decision or any final performances.
Slade’s name remains connected to AC/DC’s live history, and his exit ends a chapter that linked him to one of rock’s most recognizable stages. The announcement arrives without the larger farewell narrative that often surrounds such endings, which suits the directness of the message itself.
For audiences who saw him play, the note reads as a clear sign-off. It does not reposition AC/DC or promise anything beyond the factual close of a personal run. Slade’s retirement is a quiet departure from the road, stated plainly and left at that.
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