AC/DC auditioned tribute band singer to replace Brian Johnson

Lee Robinson of covers band Thunderstuck was summoned to Atlanta to audition with his heroes before rockers eventually decided on Axl RoseIt turns out AC/DCâ€™s search for a new singer did not begin and end with Axl Rose, who has been announced as the replacement for Brian Johnson on the rockersâ€™ final tranche of stadium dates. In fact, they came close to doing what Judas Priest had done before them, and plucking a new frontman from the obscurity of the tribute band circuit. Lee Robi...

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18:02 on April 21 2016

Singer Of Tribute Band THUNDERSTRUCK Says He Also Auditioned For AC/DC

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 elabo... more info

AC/DC

09:13 on April 22 2016

AC/DC auditioned tribute band singer to replace Brian Johnson

Guardian Music — Lee Robinson of covers band Thunderstuck was summoned to Atlanta to audition with his heroes before rockers eventually decided on Axl RoseIt turns out AC/DCâ€™s sear... more info

AC/DC Judas Priest

13:19 on April 22 2016