Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose will take up frontman duties for AC/DC on their remaining Rock Or Bust tour dates.
The Australian rock legends confirmed that Rose will step in for vocalist Brian Johnson, who was told last month that he risked "total hearing loss" should he continue touring, with a statement on their official website yesterday, shortly after the band's lead guitarist, Angus Young, performed with the reunited Guns N' Roses during their headline set at Coachella.
"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."
Rose will join AC/DC for their European dates in May and June, including UK shows in London and Manchester, as well as their postponed North American dates, before returning to Guns N' Roses in the summer.
AC DC Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows:
Sat June 04 2016 - LONDON Olympic Stadium
Thu June 09 2016 - MANCHESTER Etihad Stadium
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