AC/DC Confirm Axl Rose Is New Lead Singer, Joining Band on Tour
The rumors have been confirmed: Just hours before Guns N' Roses are scheduled to take the stage for their triumphant reunion gig at Coachella, AC/DC formally announced that – before GN'R's Not in This Lifetime Tour kicks off – Axl Rose will first join them as vocalist for the remaining dates of their Rock or...
Rolling Stone — The rumors have been confirmed: Just hours before Guns N' Roses are scheduled to take the stage for their triumphant reunion gig at Coachella, AC/DC formally announced... more info
Rolling Stone — Following the announcement that AC/DC had recruited Axl Rose to serve as vocalist for the band's remaining Rock or Bust tour, many fans criticized the move as it offici... more info
Guardian Music — Rose will complete Guns N’ Roses’ tour dates before replacing Brian Johnson after he stepped aside due to hearing lossThe Australian rock band AC/DC have announced Ax... more info
BBC News - UK — Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose will replace AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson for the remainder of their latest tour, the Australian rock band confirm. more info
Guardian Music — Frontman reveals details about doctors’ advice that forced him to pull out of the band’s current tour – but hints at return to studio workAC/DC’s Brian Johnson ha... 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... more info
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He will join them for the remaining dates of their Rock Or Bust tour
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He will join them for the remaining dates of their Rock Or Bust tour
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Metalsucks — The good news is, even though he can no longer perform live, he can still record.
The post Brian Johnson Releases Statement About Leaving AC/DC: “I Am Personally Crushe... more info
TMZ — Sorry Axl Rose ... AC/DC's Brian Johnson is "no quitter" and wants everyone to know his hearing issues will NOT force him to retire from the band. On the heels of the new... more info
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The singer admits to "the darkest day of my professional life"
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The singer admits to "the darkest day of my professional life"
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Rock Sound — He stays optimistic.
AC/DC's Brian Johnson has released a statement following his (temporary) departure from the band.
Last month, the vocalist was advised by ... 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 hear... 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 heari... more info
USA Today Music — AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson is leaving the band's tour after a doctor told him he risked permanent hearing loss if he continued. Video provided by Newsy
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USA Today Music — AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson is leaving the band's tour after a doctor told him he risked permanent hearing loss if he continued. Video provided by Newsy
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Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Axl Rose is having a busy season. Rose, who reunited Saturday night with his Guns N’ Roses band mates onstage at Coachella in Southern California, is not just gearing... 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, ... more info
Metal Injection — Brian Johnson finally speaks!
The post Brian Johnson Releases Statement: "I Am Personally Crushed" To Leave AC/DC appeared first on Metal Injection. 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, ... more info
Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Longtime AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has issued a statement explaining his recent battle with hearing loss and clarifying the circumstances behind his inability to complet... more info
Detroit Free Press — In first statement since Axl Rose was named to replace him, singer elaborates on the end of touring, but says 'I am not retiring'
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