Brian Johnson & AC/DC: The Definitive Story Of How He Joined The Best Band In The World

[@bakertronics]

No matter what happens in music, AC/DC will always be current

[@syntaxerorr]

It is amazing that after so many years when they release a song in 2020 I know that is AC🗲DC.

[@onutube167]

Please tell me that was pun haha

[@EXSENTRIX]

A timeless treasure...Cheers!🍻

[@jakenorris6189]

They bring me down to earth

[@glengamble526]

I see what you did there!

[@xD-ui5mt]

¨The bigger the German the smaller the swimsuit¨ never heard that one before but i am taking it with me for future ventures

[@glengamble526]

Same!

[@StaticYonder]

Agreed

[@billyfunt]

Use power with extreme caution! Who knows what could happen these days if you trotted that line out. =D

[@musikus7092]

Never heard t before, too. And I am german

[@bruce5168]

Wooooohoooo!!!

[@w-drums5971]

"I´m too old, I´m thirtytwo"... Those were the days :)

[@Orphenia_]

Man I could hear Brian talk for hours, what a great storyteller and a wonderful guy. Maybe a Brian Johnson podcast!

[@josephsharp5678]

A Brian Johnson podcast would be great. He is such a natural especially when it comes to interviews.

[@stefaansleroux9555]

YES PLEASEE

[@Yiha94]

Was thinking the same, so hyped on this channel! Can't wait to see more of the show!

[@nickroll1502]

Brian was a guest on a podcast called Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp & Guy Pratt in January. It's on KZbin, episode 19.

[@alexandredesmonts35]

his channel is going to be huge in couple years. I am sure

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Brian Johnson is probably the only man in the world who could have filled Bon Scott's shoes and kept the band relevant for decades afterwards. This was evidently his destiny. He fit right in with the band, support, and fans alike. 👍

[@Galactis1]

Brian is great.

[@stewartchampion4260]

Just said that my self.. Spot on.. His humour is classic acdc.. N the voice well.. No one else can do it can they. This be straight he is the only guy for the job... Axl done OK.... Would love to see a acdc duo with Axl n Brian... Think it could sound good

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

@@stewartchampion4260 I was surprised, Axl actually did very well. I really liked hearing him sing the songs. I know most of the fans didnt like him, but I thought he did a great job. But here's the point I was sorta making in my comment above - Axl evidently didn't really fit in very well with his personality and attitude. Whereas Brian just fit in perfectly. Even though Axl could sing incredibly well, I highly doubt he could have came in after Bon and kept AC/DC going strong all these years later. That is a very rare thing.... which I think Brian was destined to do.

[@stewartchampion4260]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR I agree with ya. I did think axl added something to those bon songs tho.. They do suit his voice.. Eva way what a band hay.. Take care

[@thomasbuckley519]

Brian Rules

[@alexanderruckheim3870]

His voice impressions are hilarious too

[@naetz]

So damn funny couldn’t agree more

[@borischum5733]

After 40 years, what's incredibly remarkable about B.Johnston is his graceful speech. Not once in 40 years has he been offended by the remarks of "he's not as good Bon." Listen to "Back in Black" album, headphones "LOW" next time you sleep, vocals are truly amazing!! Eventually everyone will have to know who really is AC/DC.

[@Cooz-h1l]

Nobody said Brian can’t sing, but when bon was with the boys they rocked. Powerage is the best album they’ve ever made. Brian hasn’t had the best albums with them. Sure he’s had a few but from high voltage to highway bon will always be AC/DC

[@borischum5733]

That's right, nobody said any of this or that.

[@user-gj5hi3jy5m]

Calm down lol

[@carmenandthedevil2804]

@@Cooz-h1l "Let there be Rock" :)

[@charlesharper2357]

@@Cooz-h1l Much prefer Brian.

[@impslap7620]

My goodness. Not only is he a rock god, he's an amazing storyteller!

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

If/when Brian writes his memoirs, I'd pre-order the audiobook version in a heartbeat. I could listen to Brian talk for hours.

[@CFarnwide]

He released his memoirs about a year ago titled “The Lives of Brian” right around the same time as your comment here. I’m guessing the title is a nod to Monty Python 😎

[@NS_first]

@@CFarnwide I came here to say that… 😅 I literally bought the audiobook because Brian reads it. I was lucky and got the physical copy for Christmas

[@ShmuckOnWheels]

Amazing. He joins AC/DC at 32 years old, and they were already pretty big and just on the verge of being huge, and he helps them become the best hard rock band of all time. 40+ years going strong. Everybody of all stripes and tastes love AC/DC.

[@J.M.81]

haha, the german English was perfect :D

[@ThwompKid]

his cockneys not bad either

[@tombelanovic7686]

Cockney was even better.

[@inlakesh555]

Jawoll🇩🇪

[@cleverusername9369]

I met Brian at the airport in Miami a few years ago, such a lovely guy. I recognized him having a drink, at down near him, and we eventually got to talking. Absolutely fantastic guy. Just a real bloke, took time to talk to me and was extremely gracious about me fanboying, I grew up on AC/DC, I discovered them in 2005 when I was 13 and I've been a fan since, I have a tattoo of Angus's 68 SG. He made me an even bigger fan.

[@TomtheTaxiDriver]

Had the pleasure of taking you in my London cab either last year or 2019! Thanks again for the generous tip 👍🏻👍🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻 Keep on rocking Brian 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@spkymessage7346]

“Past me sell by date” hahahaha I love Brian Johnson

[@neilreid9005]

Brian Johnson has always struck as the kind of guy who would be really fun to hang out with. Outstanding racing car driver to boot. Legend.

[@johnnydefiant8193]

More Brian ... Give Us More ... We need these Stories. The World needs them. I need them.

[@SkullORStone]

Lovely Brian! Humble Geeetings from Maracaibo, Venezuela.

[@notsosure7757]

Brian mate, your impressions were killing me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bobbavet]

Thank you Brian. Love listening to you. You remind be of my Pop. He came to Australia aged 17 on his own from Middlesbrough after WW1

[@TheMiltosmarathon]

Hello Mr Johnson very nice story indeed!Greetings from Greece!

[@abelgirsh6440]

Keep rocking Sir! AC/DC will never get old.

[@tub19]

where is the full interview, could listen to this all day. Better then tv

[@lousekoya1803]

I love this man pure human ! where can we get more ?

[@Gansa75]

"Scheiße!!!! I have said too much" .. I just shat my pants laughing when he did that german impression

[@vgcamara]

How amazing would it be to grab a beer with Brian and listen to his stories! what a great guy 🤘

[@matthewchild]

Great story. Glad it happened. You da man!

[@donnybrascocoliogne819]

Legend...Sir Brian Johnson 🎤🎤🎤 Great Story n German impression.

[@ryant3922]

I could listen to this legend tell stories all day. So glad I got to see them live!

[@dadgad1046]

You have to love hearing a guy that has been on both sides of up and down tell about the big break he tried to turn down.

[@rawkinj6609]

Brian, you the man!! Your voice talents are greatly underrated!! Great German Accent!! 👍

[@LJA46]

Saw AC/DC at the Day on the Green in Oakland, CA in '79 with Bon Scott and I thought that may be favorite AC/DC(it is live) and I've seen the boys with Brian, but my all-time favorite moment is when they played the Grammy's and all the little people in that crowd that thought they were something got to see rock gods in action! So satisfying!

[@wademiyataki9221]

Really love listening to Mr. Johnson. Love the stories. So glad he’s able to be back with the lads. Wish he was still doing Cars That Rock. Combined beautiful cars, Mr. Johnson, and all those stories. Cheers, Mr. Johnson!

[@rejeancomeau77]

Very happy to find this channel . AC/DC for ever !!!

[@BryanSteacy]

Please do more of these sitdowns. I'm a big fan of the "Rockers and Rollers" book and I'd love to hear more about Brian's life from his own mouth.

[@mikepoint4983]

I couldn’t imagine trying to fill in Bon Scott’s shoes , Thank you Brian Johnson and RIP Bon . What a great story . Cheers

[@soundhobo]

That was hilarious, musics gain was comedy’s loss. Your a top fella, keep rocking 👍

[@Anth93]

When you were in geordie you played in my grandparents workman’s club meany moons ago

[@MrDmfan]

It was Meant to be Brian, It was meant to be! You are an absolute ICON!

[@gbaloyra]

Brian your KZbin channel is just great! Thank you for sharing these stories and beautiful friendships with the rest of us. I clearly remember seeing you live in the early 1980's at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. I couldn't hear properly for a week after! You and the rest of your clan have been my #1 band me whole life! Please please keep doing more of these videos.

[@callumfriend2523]

What a brilliant story teller. I could listen to him for hours

[@LordandGodofYouTube]

It would be great if you could do more of these short stories, I'm sure you have some that not many people know about, I'd love to hear some of those.

[@gilliantracy7991]

This was hilarious and what a great story. Hey Brian, if ya want a side gig, standup and impressions are waiting!

[@arsenalmanic]

I bet some people thought that he was Australian, before this. All the best musicians and singers in the world British

[@cronoschelsea]

Happy Birthday Briaaaaan.Lots of music love happiness and all the best in your life brother.Hope to see you again soon in Athens Greece 🤘🤘🤘

[@billyhughes9776]

Brian does great impressions!

[@MartinH52]

his German-English (here called "Denglisch) is truly oustanding and very genuine (and funny too) 👍

[@Andrew-ve9ls]

people keep asking because he is a great story teller. i could listen to him all day

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

I am old enough, to remember seeing brian singing in the local working mens clubs in NE england with Geordie

[@leejarabek5510]

Walked across the street into another life. And we’re all glad you did!

[@RushfanUK]

We all had a buzz in the North East when it came out that Brian had joined AC/DC, their gigs at the Mayfair in Newcastle were legendary, when they announced the tour getting a ticket for the Mayfair gig was like gold dust, I couldn't get one, on the day of the gig I got a message when I got home to give my mates mum a ring, he had a ticket but he also had flu, his loss my gain, great show.

[@ACoustaDC]

Brian, I never felt like you got the respect you deserve. Can you go one freaking day without being told how great the other guy that did your job was? I feel without you ACDC would have been lost to history, and not like Led Zepplin. Thanks to your additions to the songwriting and your singing they will not be lost. Az good as the other guy was he could not have written, You shook me Even my screen name has been an ode to your band. Love ya man and so glad you rocked this world as hard as you did. .

[@tomasgomes8793]

Watch out for conspiracy theorists saying Bon was the one who wrote Back In Black (the album)

[@ACoustaDC]

@@tomasgomes8793 yeah Angus addressed that. I'm glad he finally tried to straighten out all those people that think Bon wrote everything

[@tomasgomes8793]

@@ACoustaDC oh really? Could you give me the source? With a link or something

[@ACoustaDC]

@@tomasgomes8793 I keep posting but then it doesn't show up I think it's blocking the URL just Google Angus Young addresses rumors of Bon Scott writing back and black and you'll find it

[@discomfortzone]

@@ACoustaDC googling riding back and black is not advised. You won’t find your answer there. Lol

[@classicclapton]

This is a great video. I was in a workingmen's club in Newcastle upon Tyne called Heaton Buffs which Brian played at many times with Geordie. It was announced that Johnna had joined AC/DC the previous week. The place erupted!

[@bobbailey5072]

I could listen to this guy tell stories all day. Where's the FN Pub?!!

[@MYEVILTWIIN]

I can not tell you the name of the band but I’ll tell you the initials 🤣

[@AFriskyPigeon]

"Ze AC and ze DC..." "...You mean AC/DC?" "OH NO I HAVE ZED TOO MUCH!"

[@Ruribitz]

hahahaha!

[@lemonlover6666]

ahaha my gf asked me tonight what does AC/DC stand for. I said AC/DC

[@Ruribitz]

@@lemonlover6666 That's the sort of question/answer that causes spontaneous human combustion :D

[@MetalHeart8787]

just imagine if she messed it up & said it's A B B A, LOL

[@livewire2759]

My favorite part is when he got to the audition, he didn't bother trying to find the band or figure out where he was supposed to go, he just found the road crew drinking and shooting pool and he just joined right in with them!

[@Samuli501]

love these stories, keep it up mate!

[@rubrshrk]

This is such a great story and Brian makes it even better with the telling!

[@trevorvogler4661]

What a goer ,started in ac/dc at aged 32 what sustainability, Brian Johnson what a legend

[@MartinFox1885]

It's a long way to the top! 😎

[@Sailor_Man_Music]

So awesome you have a channel. Your a legend and no body would expect you to have a channel. This is awesome it shows how down to earth he is. You seem like a really humble good dude.

[@robertwiesler381]

Absolutely fantastic He seems to be a really nice guy I am so happy AC/DC is back on the road very soon See you in Vienna an Bratislava

[@ARPSMUSIC]

What a guy!!

[@scubagooner367]

Could listen to him all day 🙌

[@caveman3021]

Not many rock groups can survive changing lead singers, though it CAN be done. AC/DC are living proof of this, with very few exceptions. I cant imagine a better person to continue their legacy, and working for decades to give us ear splitting ass kicking rock and roll. We as fans could not have asked for a better frontman! Cheers from Canada : )

[@brunoluznunes]

Brian none tells stories like you! I Could listen this man all day. "hey what you doing over there..."

[@gkniffen]

I have no idea what he said, but I was riveted.

[@ralex3697]

A humble man, so happy he had found success Deserves everything he has. Lovely man Does great accents too, so friggin talented

[@matthiasbuckert611]

I just love watching this channel. Saw AC/DC for the first time back in 1984 and was lucky enough to see them in concert many times from then on. Brian's best. Nothing more to say.

[@gordorr9259]

A movie about Brian Johnson's life would be amazing, he grew up in a time when rock music was fun and left you broke and penniless, "I'm too old to be in a rock and roll band" I laugh every time he says that, what a humble man.

[@dmontes133]

Brian is so cool and so awesome!

[@fioralbannach6647]

What a great guy; & his accents are awesome👏 They don’t come, more down to earth than Brian Johnson🙏🏻

[@cirestamey9243]

He is great at doing voices!

[@lisascarrott6142]

brian happy birthday mate all the best i hope your around for many more years to come if and when your doing realising new album i be the first one their to buy it im a acdc fan through and through love you and your music thanks for the music hope you have a good day today. All the best to you happy birthday again hope its a good one to ❤❤

[@lisascarrott6142]

Love the guy absolutely amazing genuine lovely lovely guy love acdc brian johnson xxx

[@Innuband]

I've never been a fan of AC/DC, but of course, I respect them and this guy is in an incredibly great shape!

[@islasornacommunications9179]

I have to ask then why did you watch this

[@luisvillar8320]

Thank god for this video, now I can hear this story as many times as I want!

[@ianmciver5549]

I did not know Brian could do accents so well. Great little bit.

[@TaraLemieux]

Absolutely love that Geordie accent - I could listen to Brian chat for hours and still be transfixed

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I can still remember getting Back in Black from K-Mart when I was just 12. Every Friday night my parents took the three of us kids into the city and to Custer's Last Stand which was a drive in burger joint, then we would go to K-Mart to get one thing each. A toy, a magazine, a baseball....something. It was our allowance for doing chores. And there it was, Back in Black for $4.99. The limit was $5 so that worked out perfect. That was my introduction into the rock world. From there it was on. I wore that album out.

[@ekosim-racing754]

I love your channel Brian, lovely !! Great stories and really just the best stuff I've seen in such a long time. Thank you so much !

[@darrenbrisson4336]

Love your show always loved you and ac/dc never saw you guys live but had every album I love to hang out with you we pee ourselves

[@maxlibero9374]

I discovered ACDC back in 1990. I was a teenage boy. I fell in love with that hard-rock tough blues music. I bought me a gibson sg special, i was bad but my fingers was learning how to play. I have a lot of fun with my friends playing in shool events. Razor's Edge introduce me to these legends. Then i discovered the albums with Bon Scott. Now when i saw these aged legends i can't help but feel a deep love for them and what they gave to me. They are my best rock band, their sound is a part of my past, present and future (a long way yet to walk i hope).

[@willpayne6249]

It's Great Storie Brian Johnson I always enjoy haerd it .

[@mattariety955]

that is pure epicness

[@vernseidlikoski6667]

hi Brian keep this channel going subscribed for all time way to get out there an touch base with the greats besides yourself. keep on its great to see you bring great memories to everyone. keep strong for all the rockers that love acdc

[@steveenczi8967]

He looks amazing

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

every time I hear this story , your German accent gets better and better. rock on mate.

[@EduFirenze]

More stories, Brian, they're great!

[@buddynatty969]

The Geordie and AC/DC and Brian Johnson Forever

[@shaunminahan9921]

The story of AC/DC would make a fucking fantastic film. Especially the German girl phone call.

[@ikigai47]

I'm remember being 12 hearing Back In Black for the first time, on my parent's nice stereo / on vinyl in Anaheim, CA. My whole body never felt that type of electricity or adrenaline. And since then listening wasn't enough. I had to play guitar and dedicate my life to chasing that feeling. Back In Black is a rare timeless masterpiece. 10,000 years from now if the earth is still around, people will still be enjoying it.

[@Quackfly]

What a great sentence to finish that clip. Brian has always been my music Hero. Bon was a legend of course but Brian has brought the band forward for 4 decades and an absolute gent to boot.

[@Mark........]

That hilarious would have been cool to hear more . Good stuff subbed

[@chrish5500]

The best front man of a band that thanks his lucky stars So humble and the right fit for a great band He’s been there longer than bon A true legend Bon was awesome but the only other person who could have done it is Brian Acadaca for ever Love too the world 👍

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

your german accent is fantastic. such a great storyteller you are. greetings and best wishes from germany.

[@DA-dw5zn]

I wonder if they recorded his audition of Nutbush City Limits . That would be interesting to hear.

[@DarrenRomeo]

Dude needs a podcast

[@RJRussoVids]

Great story told by a great rock music legend! 🤘🏼🎤

[@mattskustomkreations]

Awesome German accent. “I’m not going to tell you ze name, but ze initials are AC unt DC.” Hilarious!

[@harrypsaunders]

"Scheisse! I have said too much!" :D

[@jonnysupreme]

VOT IZ YUR NAYME?

[@jorgosagb]

The voice impressions are just brilliant 😄