Paul Matters facts for kids

Paul Matters was a musician who played the bass guitar. He was part of the famous Australian rock band AC/DC for a short time in 1975. He joined the group after they had finished recording their first album, High Voltage. Paul was later replaced by another bassist, Mark Evans.

Paul Matters: A Rock Musician

His Early Music Days

Paul Matters was born in Toronto, New South Wales, Australia, on October 14, 1952. Before joining AC/DC, he was the bass player for a band called Armageddon. This band was from Newcastle, New South Wales. Paul left Armageddon in 1974.

Joining AC/DC

In 1975, Paul Matters was asked to join AC/DC. He played bass guitar with the band during their live concerts. He toured with them in cities like Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney. However, he did not play on their first album, High Voltage. That album was recorded before he became a member of the band.

Paul was with AC/DC for only a few weeks. He was later asked to leave the group. Paul once said that he was "a bit lazy" and "a bit cranky" at the time. He also mentioned that he sometimes found it hard to get along with others or felt tired.

Life After Music

After leaving AC/DC in 1975, Paul Matters stopped playing music professionally. He lived a quiet life after that.

His Passing

Paul Matters passed away on October 14, 2020. This was his 68th birthday. He died in his hometown of Toronto, New South Wales, due to heart disease.