AC/DC's Stevie Young Hospitalized: Power Up Tour Update

AC/DC Guitarist Stevie Young Hospitalized Ahead of Argentina Shows

Stevie Young is undergoing precautionary tests in Buenos Aires, but the band confirms he will be ready for the Power Up tour’s kickoff on March 23.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 20, 2026, 10:22 PM PT · 1 min read

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THE RUNDOWN

Stevie Young was hospitalized in Buenos Aires on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
The guitarist was admitted as a precaution after feeling unwell before tour dates.
AC/DC confirms Young is in good spirits and undergoing routine medical tests.
The Power Up tour dates in Argentina are scheduled to begin March 23.
No concert dates have been canceled or postponed at this time.

AC/DC fans in Argentina received some concerning news this week. Rhythm guitarist Stevie Young was admitted to a hospital in Buenos Aires on Thursday, March 19, after feeling unwell. According to reports from The Washington Post and La Nación, the musician was hospitalized just days before the legendary band was set to begin the next leg of their "Power Up" world tour.

The band acted quickly to update the public on Young's condition. In a report by Ultimate Classic Rock, the group confirmed that the 69-year-old guitarist was admitted as a precautionary measure and is currently undergoing a full series of tests. Despite the medical detour, the band assured fans through a statement that Young is doing well and remains in "good spirits" while under observation.

As of now, the rock icons have no plans to delay their schedule. AC/DC is still set to take the stage at the Estadio River Plate starting Monday, March 23. The Guardian reports that Young is expected to join bandmates Angus Young and Brian Johnson for the sold-out performances as planned. No dates have been postponed or canceled following the hospital visit.