As a self-professed 'dad rock' fan (yes, it's the best music and yes my favourite band is Pink Floyd, wanna fight about it?) you'd think the following news would fill me with joy.
AD/DC's Brian Johnson is set to be replaced by Axl Rose (of Guns N' Roses fame) for the remainder of their 'Rock or Bust' tour. It's kind of sad. Apparently, it's down to the fact that Johnson is suffering from 'hearing problems'. Well, I guess decades of loud rock music can probably do that.
Their statement reads:
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"AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years. We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures.
"As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian's decision to stop touring and save his hearing. We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Rose has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment.
"The European stadium tour dates begin on May 7 in Lisbon, Portugal and run through June 12 in Aarhus, Denmark as previously announced. Following this European run of dates with AC/DC, Axl Rose will head out on his Guns N' Roses, 'Not In This Lifetime' Summer Stadium Tour."
According to the Independent, Johnson has not spoken to the press since the news was announced but his friend Jim Breuer said that Johnson felt 'kicked to the kerb' by the band.
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We still love you, Brian.
Words by Mel Ramsay
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