Jim Breuer: Dave Grohl Should Front AC/DC Instead of Axl Rose

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Jim Breuer speaks to Joe DiVita about Axl Rose's new role in AC/DC and how he believes Dave Grohl would be a better fit.
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[@tristanpowell6139]

Actually Jim, you should front AC/DC. You've done a Brain Johnson impression in your stand ups

[@jasontscott-west6037]

Like Angus would hire his ass after all the shit he said.

[@higler.]

He didn't say anything vitriolic or harsh, just what Brian was telling him how he was feeling. But who cares, AC/DC should just end already. It's just sad.

[@Gueli]

He does an impression for 5 minutes... Axl kicks ass continuously for 2 hours

[@tristanpowell6139]

I bet he can pull it off in a full concert with those guys.He can fool the audience that Brain is feeling better. No offense to Axl but Axl's voice does not fit with AC/DC

[@Gueli]

I can't understand how someone can think that Brian's voice fits AC/DC and Axl's voice doesn't. Their voices are quite similar, they are both ass kicking screaming voices

[@scruffyp9480]

I went to see Axl/DC and you know what. It was amazing. He didn't show off. He didn't say much. Just got up. Sang the songs with a lot of heart and effort. And it sounded cool. Said how honoured he was and how much he worships the band and that was that. He looked stoked to be singing for them.

[@tufnel1970]

Lead singer of Airbourne would be great.

[@Darrenjudy5]

that's what I always said

[@antonrazzouk6767]

tufnel1970 or Accept, give em a listen and you’ll understand what I’m talking bout

[@warrenphillips69]

Good point

[@ICACJ]

I don't think Dave could handle an entire set singing in that range, let alone the rest of a tour. That is not his natural singing range. It is Axl's. That is one reason he has the gig.

[@SausageBap666]

100% agreed

[@dylangaming3578]

If axl shows up 😂

[@doutoralexandremansurreal5002]

I agree

[@candacenienius1623]

Are you even kidding me? He’s got an amazing voice and range in that range.

[@paolo-n2000]

Hey Jim! Check out AXL singing Thunderstruck at Madison Square Garden!!! It's AWESOMW!!! AXL was doing AC/DC a favor finishing off their tour when Brian couldn't because of his hearing loss. AXL deserves credit IMHO

[@tombpolish4445]

That throne was the only thing ACDC needs from David Grohl.

[@dillonsparks3492]

Hell ya!!

[@justjac123]

Jim Breuer... Great comedian... But disliking Axl Rose? Cmon axl's is one of the greatest frontmans in all of rock history. Snow him some respect cause he is sounding better right now with ACDC then he was with GnR!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

I know

[@TokinTaylor]

I love Dave, he's a fucking god but his vocal range is just so different from Brian's. I think it'd sound strange, maybe I'm wrong

[@finnkellmurray2386]

Nah you're right

[@iqsta]

Foo Fighter did let there be rock, and well.. there is no way ac/dc fans would accept it, Dave Grohl is probably a nice dude, but it's not enough Like Eddie Trunk said, "you have to give fans a holysh.t moment", sorry but Dave Grohl can't do that

[@CaptainCJ97]

nice pic

[@dustinf49]

Regardless of anyone's personal feelings towards Axl, he was one of the best frontmen of all time. Dave Grohl is also awesome. They are both extremely talented.

[@animaljustice7774]

Well said

[@timewarped2the80s]

Dave Grohl... I don't think so.

[@joshraleigh6885]

Yeah.

[@thejebdude3241]

Dave Grohl is a god

[@darthjayder2927]

yeah I love Dave just dont think he's a good fit for AC/DC

[@guitarguy2053]

+Jason Barrett agreed, it's not the right vocal range, it be like screamo if he hits the high notes

[@RELubber]

IDK, I thought Axl did a pretty good job on the rest of the tour dates---especially on short notice.

[@willthetrill4849]

No way would Dave Grohl would hit those high notes!!

[@jimmyfabs78]

I've never been a fan of ac/dc but I do respect their impact in rock n roll. What I do like about them is that no other band sounds like them and Brian's vocals are unique and unmistakable. My generation was the early 90's, my all-time fav band is Nirvana. Back then if you were a Nirvana fan you hated Pearl Jam and if you were a Pearl Jam fan you hated Nirvana. That's how it was in my school anyway. As I've gotten older I've gained zounds of respect for Pearl Jam and looking back I wouldn't want a 90's era of music without them.

[@schimmischi5119]

Maybe Mr Breuer had some problems with his hearing not Brian. I like dave grohl but i disagree that he is a good choose for AC/DC. I hear Axl With AC/DC in Hamburg. This guys had much of fun playing together. Axl did a great job for ac/dc. I will go to the final Concert in Düssedorf too. And yes, I pay every cent with pleasure for such a performance.

[@tommurrayGTR]

If AC/DC had transposed their entire set to fit around Grohls range, maybe? Outside of that Dave Grohl could not handle the AC/DC set, and I think he'd even agree. Also, say what you want about Axl but he has the range to cover the material in it's original key and does it stylistically appropriate too, and he is a huge fan. I would have liked if Axl said something during the shows about Brian, but I'd guess that he was asked not to by the rest of the band (namely Angus).

[@reddit8172]

Dave is a fuckin legend but no way can he sing Brian Johnson. Like Dave can't hit an F# Axl can I don't care who brings a better energy its about who can get the job done

[@patrickkoekenbier6333]

I had my doubts about Axl aswell, but he really surprised me, because it sounded great! but on the other hand, Dave would've done it very good also.

[@danis8455]

to be fair dave is to good not to do his own thing. Not that im a super fan of foo fighters. But the guy is just to cool to not do his own thing.

[@eddiebranden1]

Jesse James Dupree from Jackyl would have been a great choice.

[@jimink3047]

I agree. There pretty good friends too

[@BubbaGTi]

As much as I love Dave, he doesn't have the chops to front AC/DC

[@crystalmorris215]

I love how Jim says " David" Grohl 😁

[@keithsimpson2446]

Also, Dave doesn't quite have the range needed to front acdc for that matter.

[@clifftrainor6774]

Seriously though, I think Chris Cornell would honestly have been the best choice for AC/DC.

[@namelessgamer9590]

Chris Cornell can't even sing in his own bands

[@dkthg]

Don't be stupid.

[@rilopivaldi26]

loser

[@tiemyshoes92]

I am the hugest Foo Fighters fan. I've seen them 4 times live. Dave Grohl is, outside of my family, my biggest hero. That being said Dave would've done a great job bringing the energy and the compassion, but I know Dave would not want to lead ACDC. But goddamn I would love to see Dave front ACDC.... FUCK! Ok he's got a point. It would be cool, but Axl sounds better.... Voice wise genre wise ya know?

[@Tastyham99]

Get Dave on loudwire!

[@MsToobz]

No way Jim. Its not about burying AC/DC with tributes and honors. Grohl couldn't come close to those notes. Axl is doing a good job. Fans like the sound.

[@AndySertin]

Even the drummer from the Foo would sound better than Dave. Axl is killing; again! Welcome back!

[@Hauntercry]

First he says he doesent want to see others and then he bring out Dave....this guy.....

[@unclebumble442]

georg dolivio from rhino bucket ! hello !! that whould be the closest we would ever come to hearing bon singing brian songs. but, I couldn't agree more, that dave would have not only done a great job singing but giving the respect the situation deserves.

[@jadestarr3325]

i totally agree with you Jim. took the words right out of my mouth. No desire at all to hear/see axel with ACDC its blasphemous. not awkward....

[@patrikkozjak-lesicki8669]

David who? I think Axl kicks ass! He's so great! they're like: david grohl did so much for music... I think that Axl has done much more as his influence on younger people is greater (at least in my experience) and I saw AC/DC with Axl and it was a real blast! And also Axl pays a lot of respect to Brian, he said he would do it for him, the band and the fans, he overall put down his "Axl attitude" for AC/DC and it really shows. I think it was a great move my Angus and co. and that when there's not Brian to rock the house, I'll stick with Axl at any time!

[@TheAndreu25]

At the same time, Guns N’ Roses was greater than Metallica back in the early 90’s; another reason for Jim to hate Axl.

[@virgilvirgilvirgil]

Guns N Roses were and they are far above any other band and Axl...c'mon, nobody can touch him ! He is the greatest rock frontman ever ! Miles ahead of Freddy Mercury.

[@animaljustice7774]

I’m not a Guns N’ Roses fan but I don’t understand why Axel gets so much hate or disrespect.

[@SlipNoodles]

Axl Rose has it down, drop the irrational hate. The man does AC/DC justice.

[@blasbembi]

im with you man, their style is really similar, and despite the years and kilograms axl didnt lose his vibe. Guns and acdc fucking rock.

[@SlipNoodles]

blasbembi I genuinly think Axl Rose sings better in AC/DC than he does in GN'R these days, it just works, and the man has never been so happy in his life! probably because he isn't in charge for once, it's a win/win here, those complaining really need to get over it.

[@LUNITICWILL]

i agree. i read a comment saying that we are getting the bon scott range of vocals again which i agree with

[@Nau4aa]

he was already cracking after like 10-15 shows. he isn't bad, but definitely not AC/DC fitting. first of all - his natural ego (yeah, yeah, he might seem changed with his good talk in interviews and stuff, but that just for the public image), they way he dresses, walks, talks ,etc. AC/DC is your average guy, blue collar band, like they always have been, including Brian. not somebody dressed like a scruffy bum. as of vocals - again, not really bad. but he doesn't have the groove, bluesyness and feel to his voice as Brian had. he could hit his notes (at the beginning of shows, not anymore really, he's struggling already), but that's it. a lot of times he sounds like quietly screaming cracking cat.

[@SlipNoodles]

***** Sounds great, looks great, feels great, only issue I truly see is the actual AC/DC band being alive long enough to do something worthwhile haha!

[@stephencox4509]

man I would love to get an Angus Young album with a bunch of rockers singing on it like iommi. that shit would rule.

[@edbain6495]

Axl is fucking killing it

[@LUNITICWILL]

Dave is a bit too modern for AC/DC. listen to the foo fighters compare to bon scott AC/DC and Brian Johnson AC/DC. Axl is a perfect fit for AC/DC (now dubbed Axl/DC)

[@bwandond]

No he isn't. Dave knows rock music inside out man

[@themooq]

I would have loved to see Danny Bowes from Thunder on the mic, such an amazing vocalist and he would have been the perfect fit, he's such a down to earth type of guy and he got the blues in his voice.

[@evacostelloe4479]

Axls voice matches Brian Johnson way better than dave grohl and besides that, you'd want dave to fill in just cause he'd make a bigger deal of the situation? Of the fact that he's filling in for Brian? Axl stood up and did a great job and recognised what that meant that Brian couldn't be there and that should be enough in my opinion

[@faure.alejandro]

Sorry Breuer, but I have to disagree... Maybe you've met all of them, but when you you really give it a thought, who does really deserve to be up there with Angus and won't be disappointing, but instead will invite even more people to see them (this has never been definitive, so...), Axl has loved AC/DC since forever, even covered a couple of songs, he is/was the leader of one of the biggest bands of all time, "Back in black" and "Appetite" are always at the top of the Hard Rock All time favorites... Axl deserves it and have the voice for it... a perfect mix of Bon Scott and Brian Johnson... But if Lemmy would have been here... that's another story.

[@clifftrainor6774]

I'd love to see AC/DC put out an 'audition' vid with a bunch of famous vocalists like Dave Grohl and James Hetfield singing AC/DC songs. Aretha Franklin doing 'Shook Me All Night Long' would be a hoot.

[@BLAZINGwaffle56]

Bruer did a bunch of impressions on his facebook page

[@clifftrainor6774]

Gonna have to check that out then!

[@robertvoss9111]

YES JIM BREUER! One of my favorite comedians of all time!

[@LoLo-fj8iu]

Ahahaha no. Axl is doing a good job already and his voice fits Acdc. You can hate Axl all you want but you can't deny the fact that he has an awesome voice .

[@OnieKhondaker]

or they could've just taken Jim with them.

[@CustomDetailing]

agree with you 100%

[@sdrebel3211]

The lead singer of Motorocker would have been the best choice. He sounds almost identical to a younger Brian Johnson. His name is Marcelus dos Santos. They also are an AC/DC cover band and AC/DC themselves said they are the best.

[@darthvaper6745]

Rock fukin history...Axl is back...and he is killing it with ACDC......I never even really liked ACDC, until I started hearing Axl smash those tracks out the stadium......

[@darthvaper6745]

nope its just great music and great singing

[@cheesecake3036]

When I was watching this video I had an iron Maiden shirt too

[@CraigRattleHead]

Axl Rose is the man for the job, he has the right vocal range, Dave has not. I don't hear bon scott style vocals coming out of Dave but Axl I do.

[@josephg1664]

Dave never really encapsulated rock as well as Axl.

[@kevincostelloe5927]

Jim should be the new Brian Johnson, at least he sounds like him

[@briannag.3208]

I agree 100%

[@ManuelTrevigno]

I really like Jim Breuer, but as an AC/DC fan, I do not share his opinion.

[@STARBREAKER71]

Steve Souza of Exodus.

[@AlexPastel]

I think Jim Breuer should have filled in for Brian.

[@jamesbarton894]

Alex Pastel , Jim Breuer said in a interview that he can't sing with AC/DC because he has 100 percent respect for the band. Nobody can replace a great voice like Brian Johnson.

[@TheAndreu25]

Obviously Jim is Axl’s hater. He has never said anything positive about Axl. In my my opinion Axl is doing alright with AC/DC, great I would say. Dave Grohl???? Not even a song.

[@TheIrishsensei634]

I know what he means, use to have all there great musicians and for them to synchronize together along with Johnson made acdc who they really were,

[@RetroGamingWithBalls]

Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl would be best fit for the band in my opinion

[@waterboy51]

It sounds like he wants Dave Grohl because he doesn't want a person to upstage Brian or even be comparable to Brian.

[@MrCaveman77]

As an Aussie i think angry andserson from rose tattoo it was an Aussie band after all

[@Childhoof]

Dave Grohl?? Dude's not even close to the high-end range of Bon & especially Brian.

[@abstractheory1]

"ACDC is done because Brian is out" (which I agree, sadly) But David Grohl could make them legit again? What!? Too funny. David Grohl!? lol Breuer reminded me of the "Chewlies gum" salesman in "Clerks". Started off making sense, and then it just completely fell apart.

[@KyleOConnell22897]

I LOVE Dave grohl but I disagree! daves voice doesn't fit axls voice is great!

[@erikgmez]

Why not the lead singer from the ACDC tribute band "Back in Black"? The guy can do both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson really well almost perfect.

[@GrayWoIf]

He actually auditioned and Angus never called him back so there's your answer

[@lawsont4396]

JIM SHOULD DO IT, HAVE YOU HEARD HIS BRIAN IMPRESSION!!??

[@gominimart]

Yeah David Grohl, but maybe Austin Osbourne should be there too or why not Jimmy Hetfield !?

[@knuthalvorsen1196]

Jeremiah Hetfield.

[@Aazfar86]

Does he have any idea of something called a 'vocal range'?Dave Grohl is amazing but he is of a different genre and AC/DC songs are very demanding range-wise.

[@candacenienius1623]

I love you Jim Breuer

[@dacechasinghawk3910]

Dave Grohl can't hit the high notes for 3 hours on stage like Axl can. Brian Johnson had struggles hitting those notes with age.

[@stopsayingitsunderrated5120]

If not Brian...shut it down. But I always thought over the years that Udo from Accept or Marc from Krokus would fit in perfect.

[@cullentheirishman6396]

I agree...I love the band and always will but it's over.

[@amyjohns8058]

I agree with you jim no want or need to see them play with axl rose. ac dc is done but there music will live on forever!

[@shannonturner1905]

Only one person could step up to front AC/DC and that is Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl

[@randyochoa2365]

Agreed.

[@LoganBoden]

they should get the guy from airborne

[@davec9293]

Jim obviously thinks Brian Johnson is ACDC, he is not, Angus Young is ACDC. dave grohl would not fit at all vocalwise for any of ACDC's songs. axl is doing a good job, and I don't think he needs to spend half an hour at every show giving "props to Brian". He has been very respectful in interviews.

[@pierretrepanier9271]

I agree Jim, AC/DC is not the same without Brian,luv and grew up with GNR also,and AX should stay there

[@XMetalMatter]

i agree with Jimmy

[@ManiacoSensuale]

So he'd rather see an "ass licker" Dave Ghrol than watch a rock master with a kick ass voice??? True comedian, he makes me laugh a lot.

[@steviesnowmann]

Axl is one of the worst vocalist. Like ever, for one of the shittiest bands.

[@lowbudge007]

meh. He said Brian had called him and told him this long assed story. then he backed out saying it was just banter. Acdc took Brian on because he was like Bon S. in voice and could sing the catalog properly. Axle is now filling the same roll I'm jnot an Axle Rose fan by any means. However, he does give the fans what they want to hear on stage. He singleton falsetto as they do. This is not rocket science. Acdc is doing the right thing by keeping their tour alive to not bail on contracts and the fans. Now, if they decide to record a record with Axle then the conversation will change. But at the end of the day they wont change from that style voice be it from Axle or Chris Cornell. etc.

[@rockithoney]

I don't think Dave could deliver a voice suitable for ACDC, have niothign against him. Just for the fact he was filling in, Axl did better a lot than on his recent GnR shows. Seen him live, love them but it's nostalgic, nothing current.

[@teddzierozynski4867]

i agree with Jim, Axel is just awkward as AC/DC frontman. would really like to see Udo Dirkschneider from Accept sing.

[@piacere_lore]

I personally would've loved to see Joel O'Keeffe singing in AC/DC

[@Redbullwiemel]

The biggest question i have is why they didn't ask Joel O'Keeffe, imo the only guy who could pull it off

[@Gueli]

Maybe because half of the ticket holders would have asked for a refund?

[@Redbullwiemel]

Gueli Rather Joel than Axl...

[@Gueli]

For you, not for the majority of people who had tickets! Don't make the mistake of thinking that the majority of people share your opinion. On the other hand. even though Joel sings quite well and has a lot of energy, Airbourne are nothing but a major AC/DC rip-off.

[@Redbullwiemel]

Gueli You do realize that by saying that you just did what you told me not to do... And by your logic bands who are inspired by other bands are automatically rip offs, you must be fun at concerts!

[@Hunter-mp6dh]

that would actually be awesome

[@Hunter-mp6dh]

jim for president

[@SallyStangler]

Hell, I'd love to see ANY singer perform with AcDc. Tom Araya, Mick Jagger, anyone

[@jesusrespecter2657]

Justin Bieber? I think you made a mistake saying that

[@SallyStangler]

+Flying robot Pizza I would rephrase my statement but I'm on mobile...

[@coolet5]

Meh, Grohl or Axl makes no difference. If it`s not Brian Johnson then its not AC/DC. I hoped that Brian will get his ear fixed for the U.S dates but Sadly that`s not happening. you know what? if there is someone I would love to see with them its Phil X because he`s insanely fun guy and fun is whats missing in AXL/DC.

[@rustedcorpse5645]

The Band 77 sounds like Bon Scott AC/DC. Storace from Krokus would have killed it too. JJD from Jackyl would have done a killer job too.

[@TheDamageinc81]

No WAY Grohl could pull off the vocal requirements for that on a tour, maybe a recording, but a tour? What about Sebastian Bach or the singer for Cheap Trick?

[@GrayWoIf]

Robin said he would do it and Cheap Trick even covered Highway to Hell live before

[@LukewarmBong]

I feel like that lead singer from 'Accept' would be the go-to guy

[@stopsayingitsunderrated5120]

I've thought the same thing for years. His voice would cover both Bon's and Brian's vocal range. I just posted the same thing and started scrolling to see what others thought. I agree....

[@stopsayingitsunderrated5120]

Or Marc from Krokus could do it too

[@CJB351]

Angry Anderson from rose tattoo would of been a good choice or maybe jimmy barnes

[@reece0013]

Axl was perfect!! Having seen them in London the other day I struggle to see how they would choose someone other than Axl

[@rickschroeder3127]

They should've gotten Jessie Dupree from Jayckl! He sounds like Brian Johnson.

[@dreperez8403]

Weak ass argument for Grohl to front ACDC lol I reckon, Axl Rose sounds better in ACDC than he has when performed for The Gunners in recent times.

[@GoDawgs1991]

Dave Grohl in AC/DC? I'd rather die than see that

[@GrayWoIf]

I'm sure he's a nice guy but I always found his music so boring I'd hate to fall asleep at an AC/DC show.

[@kevin48269]

+GrayWoIf Nah, I love Foo Fighters

[@Gueli]

Sure, David Grohl is a great singer.... If he hadn't been in Nirvana the Foo Fighters would be another unknown mediocre rock band. Axl does AC/DC justice! Fuck the haters! kzbin.info/www/bejne/epKxmXSIh7qNa6M

[@Yoshiling]

After 21 years of releasing albums that always outsell the previous ones (including a recent #1 record) and selling out stadiums around the world, I do not think you can make the argument that the Foos have only been internationally successful for over two decades because Dave played in Nirvana for three-and-a-half years. I like Axl, though, and I actually think he seems like a good choice for the AC/DC crowd. I also think Dave would do fine; you and I both agree he is a great singer. People in these comments, however, are acting like Dave is a teenage pop star.

[@tristantristan9684]

Dave is the man

[@kornfreak78]

Jim Breuer is the man, but I have to disagree with him on this. Dave Grohl...? No... just no.

[@demotivatortv9260]

front man from Rino Bucket would do. he sounds like Bon Scott. otherwise no one

[@dackdaddy]

JIM GET SOME REST SLEEP YOU ARE TIRED AC/DC 2016 ROCKS...