Thread: Axl Rose to join AC/DC as new lead singer

Originally Posted by Lukey1979

Axel Rose is looking like shit.

And b/c of his age, how is his voice and range?

Good enough for dacca, but still.

^
[not even close to being worthy - quite embarrassing]

Id quite like to see Noddy Holder doing this particular job.

Yeah one thing Axl Rose won't be blamed for is spoiling AC/DC's future as sex symbols.

Originally Posted by patsycat

I saw Guns n Roses here a few years ago - he was two hours late.

Ya see.

That's what I'm talkin' about.

He's shows up late.

AD/DC will fire his ass within 6 months!!



You heard it from me first!!!!!

Originally Posted by Black Heart

AD/DC will fire his ass within 6 months!!

Err...he's only joining them to complete a tour that ends in the second week of June.

If they didn't have him to sing on their tour, who would do it. I can't see little jumpy pumpy angus doing it.

He is doing them a favour.

I think it's great. And if they come to that venue in Switzerland i shall be there!!

Originally Posted by patsycat

Strange, the tickets aren't on sale yet.

sold out already - you missed ya chance of a lifetime!

Thing is, in spite of their raffish image, dacca are a very professional, hardworking band. Angus in particular, is basically an anal retentive. Axl will have to improve his work habits, his energy levels, and maybe his voice too.

AC/DC rocker Brian Johnson: 'I am not retiring'

5:45 PM Wednesday Apr 20, 2016


AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson says he's not going anywhere. Photo / Mark Mitchell

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson says he is not retiring from music, despite hearing problems that forced him to bow out of the Australian rock band's current tour.

"I wish to assure our fans that I am not retiring," he said in a statement on his official website.

Doctors warned Johnson in March that his partial hearing loss could worsen to total deafness if he continued to perform live rock concerts.

Johnson said he was "personally crushed" by the news, but remained hopeful his career would continue.

"My doctors have told me that I can continue to record in studios and I intend to do that," he said.

"I am hoping that in time my hearing will improve and allow me to return to live concert performances. While the outcome is uncertain, my attitude is optimistic. Only time will tell."

AC/DC announced Sunday that Guns n' Roses singer Axl Rose would replace Johnson for the remainder of its Rock or Bust World tour.

But there is no word from the camp whether that relationship will continue after the tour is over.

- AAP

Axl Rose makes AC/DC debut with open-air Lisbon gig


US singer Axl Rose performs with AC/DC in Lisbon on May 7, 2016

Lisbon (AFP) - Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose performed his first show with veteran Aussie rockers AC/DC Saturday after stepping in for Brian Johnson, treating a rapturous Lisbon crowd to confident renditions of hits such as "Back in Black" and "Thunderstruck".

"Nice to meet you!" shouted the 54-year-old rocker as he took to the stage wearing his trademark bandana under a hat, but confined to a chair because of a broken foot.

Saturday's open-air concert at the Passeio Maritimo de Alges in Lisbon marked the start of a 12-date, five-week swing through Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, England and Denmark.

The band cancelled remaining dates on their US tour back in March after Johnson, 68, was told by doctors that he had to quit touring immediately or risk total hearing loss.

Notorious for playing at painfully high decibels, AC/DC brought in Rose for the European tour and the 10 postponed US dates.

The concerts will showcase its latest album, "Rock or Bust".

Johnson, known for his cap and a voice that strains the vocal cords, joined the band in 1980 after singer Bon Scott died following a night of heavy drinking.

Johnson earlier said he was "crushed" that he had to quit the tour.

Johnson's loss is the latest major change for AC/DC. Rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, brother of lead guitarist Angus, retired in 2014 before "Rock or Bust" as he suffers from dementia.

Speaking to BBC 6 Music this week, Rose paid tribute to Johnson and said it would be "really challenging" to replace him.

"He's a great singer," Rose said. "I'm just trying to do it justice for the fans."

Die-hard AC/DC lovers in Lisbon appeared to appreciate his efforts on Saturday.

"Axl Rose has a lot of respect for the group and he has the voice for it," said Paulo Dias, 48.

"Of course he can't replace Brian Johnson, but Axl Rose is a good singer," agreed Francis Vega, also 48, who flew in from the Canary Islands for the gig.

But not everyone was convinced.

"Axl Rose is nothing like Brian Johnson," said a disappointed Marcos Vizoso, 44, who had brought his 10-year-old daughter to the show. "I wanted her to see the original band."

Guns N' Roses became global sensations with 1987's "Appetite For Destruction", which remains the best-selling debut album ever. Its signature song "Sweet Child o' Mine" was a mega-hit.

But the rough living described in the songs was not far from reality and the band suffered frequent friction, with the classic lineup calling it quits after a 1993 show in Buenos Aires.

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