Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Story by April Rosequist The first thought running through Lee Robinson's mind when he was asked if he wanted to audition for AC/DC was that someone was playing an elaborate joke on him. Good ole boys from Butner, North Carolina just don't get call... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Darren Caperna, the singer of the Dallas-based AC/DC tribute band BACK IN BLACK, spoke with the "Karlson & McKenzie" show on Boston's WZLX 100.7 FM radio station, about losing the AC/DC frontman gig to Axl Rose of GUNS N' ROSES. Caperna was called ... more info

Rolling Stone — As crazy as it seems, AC/DC – or at least what's left of it – are just two and a half weeks away from launching a European stadium tour with Axl Rose on lead vocals. Guitarist Malcolm Young had to leave the group following their 2010 tour due to... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — After all the rumors, speculation and sightings, it was confirmed last weekend that Axl Rose will be the singer in AC/DC for European dates in May and June. The band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told l... more info

Sky News — The musician says being told his deafness meant he should not play huge venues was "the darkest day of my professional life". more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "I am not a quitter and I like to finish what I start, nevertheless, the doctors made it clear to me and my bandmates that I had no choice but to stop performing on stage for the remaining shows and possibly beyond. That was the darkest day of my pro... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Brian Johnson, lead singer of veteran Australian rock group AC/DC, said on Tuesday he was "personally crushed" to give up touring due to his hearing loss, but vowed that he was not retiring and will continue to record with the... more info

Mercury News, California — AC/DC frontman, replaced by Axl Rose on current tour, says he still wants to record with thew band, and eventually try playing live again, after being sidelined with hearing problems. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Brian Johnson, the longtime lead vocalist of AC/DC, has detailed the hearing loss that led him to withdraw from the remainder of the band's "Rock or Bust" world tour, but denied rumors that he is retiring, adding that he will continue to record in... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Brian Johnson, the longtime lead vocalist of AC/DC, has detailed the hearing loss that led him to withdraw from the remainder of the band's "Rock or Bust" world tour, but denied rumors that he is retiring, adding that he will continue to record in... more info