Brian Johnson Could IN FACT Record and Tour with AC/DC

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Just when many fans had lost all hopes of Johnson ever returning to AC/DC, the latest buzz is that BJ is set to make a record with AC/DC and...wait for it...TOUR with the band!

For those who don't know, or remember, Brian Johnson first came on in AC/DC after the tragic death of Bon Scott. He debuted on their 1980 record Back in Black, and has since helped the guys sell millions of records (many fans, myself included, may even consider Johnson a "Bon Scott 2.0.)"

Sadly during their Rock or Bust Tour in late winter/early spring of 2016, BJ had to leave AC/DC after docs warned him that he was at risk for permanent haring damage. This seriously upset many fans who were already disappointed with Phil Rudd's departure the previous year not to mention the retirement of long-time bass player Cliff WIlliams after about forty years of service.

Well lo and behold, the dream is coming true. American Rock DJ Eddie Trunk stated about a week ago (and I quote): "I think it's pretty much a done deal that AC/DC, at the very least, are going to make some sort of a record, and it'll be some sort of a tribute to Malcom [Young], just like how Back in Black was a tribute to Bon [Scott]." He then went on to say, "I have no doubt about that, and I'm pretty confident they're going to do some shows as well. At this point, it's just a matter of when they announce it."

Johnson was an integral part of the long-lasting lineup of AC/DC for close to four decades (the Young brothers, Johnson, Rudd, and Williams). I personally would like to see much of that lineup restored (save for Malcom Young who of course we cannot get back).

Whether or not Rudd and/or Williams will rejoin is cheap speculation at this point in time.

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