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Ac/Dc Guitarist Stevie Young Hospitalized In Argentina After Concert

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Longtime AC/DC guitarist and Malcolm's nephew Stevie Young has been hospitalized in Buenos Aires on March 19 following a recent concert performance. The band spokesperson confirmed the admission was made "out of an abundance of caution," noting that he is currently undergoing medical examinations at local facilities but remains expected to recover quickly enough for his scheduled return next week, which would include three major upcoming shows after missing two due to this illness and its potential impact on a subsequent concert in Mexico.

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    AC/DC rhythm guitarist Stevie Young has been hospitalized at a Buenos Aires hospital on March 19, just days before the group's scheduled three-show run.
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    Young was admitted out of an abundance of caution after feeling unwell and is currently undergoing medical tests to rule out serious conditions like appendicitis or heart issues.
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    Despite his admission in late night Buenos Aires time (early morning UTC), Young has been discharged the following day, with reports stating he left walking.
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    AC/DC management confirmed via Reuters that while they are cautious about missing shows due to potential complications from surgery if needed later this week or next month. They will proceed as planned.
[Mar 20, ~14:37] (Reuters witness) Stevie Young has left the Buenos Aires hospital where he had been admitted on March 19 and was seen walking out.
[Mar 20] (approx) Stevie Young is hospitalized in a local Argentine clinic following medical tests after feeling unwell, ahead of AC/DC's Power Up Tour shows at Estadio River Plate. He was admitted out of an abundance of caution.
[Mar 19] (Reuters) Stevie Young is hospitalized in Buenos Aires just days before the band’s three scheduled concerts, undergoing a full battery of tests while remaining hopeful to return for upcoming gigs. He has not been expected miss any shows.
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AC/DC Guitarist Stevie Young Hospitalized in Buenos Aires

AC/DC rhythm guitarist Stevie Young has been hospitalized at Buenos Aires hospitals ahead of the band's upcoming concerts but is expected to perform as he remains healthy and in good spirits. He took over for his late uncle Malcolm, who died from dementia-related causes after 2017 when AC DC played their next show on March 3rd with support by The Pretty Reckless at Monumental Stadium

AC/DC guitarist Young leaves hospital in Argentina

Stevie Young, AC/DC's guitarist, has been discharged from an Argentine hospital after being admitted a day prior and is expected to perform with his band next week on their international tour schedule that includes Buenos Aires in the coming days. A spokesperson confirmed he will participate despite recent health issues following earlier shows in Santiago while noting upcoming dates for Mexico City by early April.

Stevie Young fue dado de alta en Buenos Aires tras un susto en plena gira de AC/DC