Nach jeder Menge Gerüchten ist es nun amtlich: Axl Rose wird auf der AC/DC-Tour für Sänger Brian Johnson einspringen.
AC/DC haben am Samstag bestätigt, dass sie ihre Tour mit dem Guns 'N Roses-Sänger fortsetzen wollen. Ziemlich emotionslos haben sie Brian Johnson für die Zusammenarbeit über die Jahre gedankt und erklären, seinen Wunsch zu respektieren, die Tour wegen drohenden Gehörverlustes abzubrechen:
„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. AC/DC will resume their Rock Or Bust World Tour with Axl Rose joining on vocals. The European stadium tour dates begin on May 7 in Lisbon, Portugal and run through June 12 in Aarhus, Denmark as previously announced (see below for full itinerary). 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. The 10 postponed U.S shows will be rescheduled and announced imminently, also with Axl Rose.“
Bei den Fans sorgt diese Meldung für sehr geteilte Reaktionen. Viele sind sehr aufgebracht und nicht gerade von dieser Entscheidung begeistert.