Stevie Young replaced, because Young bore a physical resemblance (at the time) to him. Malcolm overcame his drinking problem and returned to the band, staying until his retirement in 2014. In July 2014, AC/DC's Brian Johnson confirmed that Young had recorded with the band for their upcoming album "Rock or Bust", again replacing his ill uncle Malcolm. In September it was confirmed that Young would replace Malcolm on a permanent basis. It was revealed in a "Rolling Stone" interview that Young had been recruited by Angus as far back as January 2014, before contact had been made with other band members. Young
Malcolm Young band. Stevie Young continued to fill in for Malcolm on the band's 2015 Rock or Bust World Tour. On 26 September 2014, "The Sydney Morning Herald" reported that Young had been diagnosed with dementia and had been admitted to a nursing home where he could receive full-time care. A source close to Young was quoted in this article as saying that he had "complete loss of short-term memory". Young's family confirmed four days later that he had dementia, saying that Young "is suffering from dementia and the family thanks you for respecting their privacy". In subsequent interviews, Angus stated that