At 76. Brian Johnson FINALLY Admits What We All Suspected About "AC/DC"

[@briancarpenter7789]

AC/DC did not find Brian Johnson, Bon Scoot told them that if something happened to him that Brian should be his replacement. I'm 64 and first saw AC/DC in 1978. Got to see the Bon Scott.

[@shaneblack4862]

Brian Johnson had arguably the toughest gig in rock replacing Bon Scott

[@johnwhitehouse8069]

Not only is he a key member of the band,but genuinely nice down to earth fella.I had the pleasure of meeting him in 1984 while he was walking down the street with his Bodyguard Peter.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿We had a drink with him in a local bar in Cannes ,and then he said would we like to go back to the hotel he was staying in.We had a good chat a little drink,stayed for about an hour then as we left he gave us some VIP badges to attend a gig in Lyon a few days later.After he came off stage he still had time to meet us backstage for a Newcastle Brown and a photograph.🎸🎤🍻

[@traviscrockett3640]

Bon Scott was the one who told the young brothers about Brian. He saw Brian play with Geordie and at the time Brian had his appendix burst and was screaming into the mic trying to finish the song and after that Bon told Mal and Angus this was the guy to replace him if anything ever happened to him.

[@guitarvis619]

“She was a fast machine, she kept her motor clean…” was the opening line for You Shook Me All Night Long, not Back In Black

[@mr.madventures]

I'm fortunate to have grown up during an era that you had to buy albums to listen to the music. I agree 100% that there was an appreciation to save the money and go purchase something your favourite band released. Having a physical copy of an album and reading the linear notes was a joy. Rock on! 😎🎸🎵

[@ronwalsh]

I met Brian a few years back. He was racing his Bentley and pretty much gave me a tour of the car front to back. I probably talked to him for about 20 minutes, and never talked about music once. I even forgot to ask for an autograph. He is a really laid back guy with a talent that is just awesome.

[@MsSquirl00]

I for 1 am very glad AC/DC continued on!

[@GregMcintosh-e7f]

As a Australian 🇦🇺 man who grew up with AC/DC Brian Johnson was a great player and he played a huge role in the band and bone Scott will never be forgotten 💯🇦🇺✊💪🖕🦖🦘🕊️🦜🐎🦋🍺🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃❤️👋👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kluitige]

Credits and respect to Brian, he is a nice guy and amazing singer n remarkable performer, his last contribution to the Slash album (Killing floor) shows that he is more versatile then expected, nice to hear him sing in a lower region, but.. i still and always will believe that Back in Black was already finished for both music and lyrics.. its an add up.. the lyrics breath Bon, it is drenched in his humour n style with a naughty twist as all previous albums, the albums after Back in Black are different.. although it will never be officially confirmed, it would mean that the first big major would be Thunderstruck in stead of Back in Black.. but lol who am i.. its just my thoughts about it, that many others have too.. AC/DC ❤ Hail to them all🙌🏼

[@christopherlauter9403]

To all the people that think Brian Johnson made AC/DC great, well it’s obvious you never saw Bon live! So many rock stars said Bon Scott was the greatest frontman they ever saw. I love Brian Johnson and his done a lot for that band. I can only imagine what AC/DC would’ve been like today with Scott at helm

[@spudbyrne9497]

Noddy holder was ac/dc first choice after Bon scoot but noddy turned it down to stay with his first love SLADE

[@advancetech5338]

back in black doesn't start with she was a fast machine come on

[@johnbondurant1741]

All I want to say is that after seeing AC/DC with Bonn Scott. During the HighhWay To HELL Tour Bonn Scott was Dead! I was devastated and couldn't believe he was gone and what was going to happen to one of my favorite Hard Rock and Roll Bands AC/DC? They couldn't get just anyone and who the HELL was Brian Johnson?Right? WELL ALL I CAN SAY IS, "THE ROCK AND ROLL ANGEL'S "GOT IT RIGHT!!!👍✌️ "BACK IN BLACK "IS ONE OF ROCK'S GREATEST ALBUMS RIP BONN AND MALCOM!❤ ENOUGH SAID!!!👍✌️

[@reneegibb6758]

Well said 👍I’m an Aussie 🇦🇺And I just love Brian Johnson’s singing,Bon Scott has really good instincts👍He knows a good singer when he hears them,Back in Black is a nice tribute to Bon 😊

[@markmccabe9688]

The best group of my lifetime, Brian and Bon definitely the 2 greatest frontmen and vocalists of rock music

[@guitarman6632]

I seen AC DC with bon in 79, world series of rock Cleveland. In 80, I got to party on their tour bus with Brian ! Dayton Ohio. Chugged a few Heinekens with Brian ! Priceless memories 👍

[@mockchurch8719]

Brian said that when he got the call that the person on the other line would not tell him who the band was, he wasn't "stunned" that it was AC/DC because he didn't know . He wasn't going to go but he also got a call to do a paid commercial gig in the same area. After his commercial gig, he figured he would give the tryout a go and learned that it was AC/DC when he got there. The rest is history...

[@christopherronan4373]

Seen them last Saturday in Croke park Dublin 17/8/24.they were brilliant.

[@teedub127]

I remember when Back in Black came out, I managed a pizza parlor and the song was played so much that it was played 100 times for every other song played once. I heard Back in Black so much I refused to buy the album for over 40 years.

[@rocketman57]

Back in Black was a seminal album and captured the mood and shock in the aftermath of Bon's demise. I've been lucky to see the band with both singers. Johnson seems a very aimiable guy and - as others have said - was recruited at Scott's suggestion. Great, great band!

[@alantaylor2217]

I met Brian when he was with Geordie in the seventies.

[@daniellebcooper7160]

In every interview ive seen on Brian, he seems a down to earth genuine guy.

[@musicauthority674]

One of the singer front/men that Malcolm and Angus contacted was Noddy Holder. from group SLADE. and Noddy was very impressed and appreciated that thought of him. but respectfully had to pass because he couldn't leave SLADE. and the rest of course is history. AC/DC went on to bring Brian Johnson into the group. and he did a great job as their singer front/man. and Brian Johnson worked hard be respectful to the memory of Bon Scott. and all these years later Brian Johnson was the wise choice. although he was was out of the group for a while. due to a hearing loss condition. and during that time Axle Rose from Metallica was the singer front/man for AC/DC. but Brian Johnson got lucky and was introduced to a doctor. that wasn't able to fix his hearing condition. which brings us to now. but in between that time probably the most important member of the group. Malcolm Young passed away from dementia. and he was replaced by their cousin Stevie. but the loss of Malcom was a huge blow to the group. but never say quit with AC/DC.

[@turn-n-burn1421]

How sweet; everyone who can breathe oxygen knows Bon wrote 90 or more percent of this albums lyrics.

[@sandropini1513]

I truly believe Brian is an amazing member of Ac/Dc he has so much passion and energy he speaks so much truth what an awesome man.

[@pauljones9061]

Dan Macaferty from Nazareth would of been worth considering.

[@bobdooggie]

I like Brian Johnson. Someone had to replace Bon and he was the right one

[@daveburton3289]

Bon's lyrics are on BIB. The night Bon died, he was out celebrating finishing the lyrics. His notebook was stolen from his flat by their Mgr.

[@BionicMAGA-xi3uy]

I was fortunate to have lived in the 80's when buying an album or cassette made you appreciate music alot more, as well as forced you to listen to it even if you didn't like it! Lol. But this was not the case with ac/dc, especially back in black! Still one of my all time favorites!

[@amykrumbholz6446]

My best friend and I used to skip school and ride around in her boyfriend’s truck and listened to AC/DC. We wore out the Back In Black cassette within a couple of months. I loved both Brian and Bon. ❤️🖤❤️

[@megadeel]

They originally offered the job to Marc Storace of Krokus but he turned it down as Krokus was starting to gain success and he felt strong loyalty to his bandmates. You have to respect him for that and obviously there was no guarantee that AC DC was going to continue to be a success after changing singers.

[@Tchobil]

Bon Scott, who was the First front man, with such a power natural voice, is dead, that’s all. He will never be replaced, and I think Brian has never had the idea to replace him, never… Each has his own style and it is well like this ! Please, you can love Bon more than Brian’s voice, it’s all right. But you have to respect each other, Brian too. He has doing so much such Bon Scot’death, never forget it. REST in peace Bon ! 🙏❤

[@lespywell8763]

She was a fast machine kept her motor clean straight from the heart Brians other passion in life car racing collecting and buying them servicing them and keeping their motors clean they became the best damm woman that he ever seen an opening line best selling rock aibumn ever live they also kick arse rip Malcom you genius keep rockin Angus

[@stephenvarty191]

Gateshead is proud of you Brian

[@Robert-t5u2o]

Great vocals on Back In Black!

[@DonRamiro1]

I saw them November 81 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. I was 11 years old. I was way in the back with my brother and his friends. A joint kept getting passed down my row what seemed the entire concert. Every time it got to me, my brother would grab it before it got into my hands and pass it on to the person next to him. I just remember the concert started with Brian Johnson banging a sledgehammer or something on a big bell.

[@schifrinlopez9952]

Tough act to follow Brian stepping in for Bon, Jake stepping in for Randy, Jason stepping in for Cliff. Legends gone and legends stepped in for them.🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@HowardAlexander-y6l]

My first concert was in 1978 AC/DC opened up for Aerosmith in Spokane Washington I was 16 AC/DC blew Aerosmith away!! Angus was phenomenal!! 14 dollars for the tickets!! People getting stoned and partying what special memories and my first of hundreds of concerts!! Rock on!!

[@tylerherr8913]

Back in black is a super album for sure but for me I've always thought for those about to rock was his greatest work

[@jenkinses8121]

John Swan, Stevie Wright and Allan Fryer were all considered, as were Noddy Holder and Gary Holton.

[@nicholasadams9881]

I'm sure Marc Storace from Krokus was on the shortlist too

[@DustinW-v2l]

Marc Storace was also chosen, but chose to stay with Krokus and copy AC/DC. Surprised that Udo was never considered.

[@Perko1775]

To those who claim and think Bon Scott wrote ALL of the lyrics to Back in Black, there sure are a lot of photos of the rehearsals with Brian writing on sheets of paper and Malcolm over his shoulder. Granted I think a lot of ideas came from Bon. Not full songs but some lines and ideas. Brian even said it was like a supernatural experience when he wrote You Shook me. His pen basically started moving on its own and he felt like Bon was there in the room with him. Either way, great fucking album and a great tribute to Bon. Listen to the lyrics and over half that album is dedicated to and for Bon.

[@mikemeengs5720]

Brian used to drink at a little place in Sarasota, Florida that I played weekends in the house band. Pretty much sat there by himself, quietly drinking for hours. I talked to him once, but folks just left him alone, and I think that's why he liked the place. 1994 or so.

[@kevinbrooks1104]

Bon , was a genius. Genius people get bored very quickly. Bon was tired of it all. He needed stimulates to keep going. But with every high comes a low. One fan put it best by writing. " the King is dead, long live the King" rip Bon Scott.

[@AnthonyMcvae]

Bon Scott was the best of acdc

[@sonyamartinez9691]

Ac/Dc is one of my top first fav. rock bands! ❤🤘

[@PeterOliphant-n8k]

"She was a fast machine" is the opening line to You shook me all night long, not Back in Black.

[@BLOWNChevySS]

Bon was able to hammer down somr liqour before the show Angus watched Bon guzzle 1.5 qts of liqour the show. Hw was like oh ne, we are doomed. Bon goes out there and never missed a beat.Unreal.111

[@noahidecomics]

AC DC were just going with energy. It was just what was happening. Bon was missed but the hype and energy was strong at that time and life just pushed them on.

[@hellraiserx9490]

I guess I’m too big a fan of AC/DC! There was nothing in this video that I didn’t already know. But thanks for trying. Keep AC/DC alive and kickin!

[@howlinsg1968]

Back in Black written and arranged by Scott, Young, Young.

[@pete2278]

"Geordie split in 1976" I'm sure I've seen an interview where Brian said that after the audition (which he nearly missed as he was drinking and playing pool with the band crew downstairs) he had to get back to the band in Newcastle as they had gigs booked

[@CatchersCatch]

Queen continued with new singer - not quite the same. Journey continued with new singer - not quite the same. Deep Purple continued with new singer - not quite the same. BRIAN JOHNSON JOINS AC/DC AND THE REST IS ROCK 'N' ROLL HISTORY.

[@RafaelR.F-j1v]

Brian said it all. Today world is not as profoud as it was, life is thin and has a lack of sense and lack of Life itself. I still gave my old CD collection and like to heart them. It was a vert soecial tine, internet just fits better with people egos, created a dead individuality and blind evolution...

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

I grew up with Brian Johnson in the same street very close friend of my brother

[@Jason-rg9pi]

I remember rocking out to flick of the switch on vinyl very loud

[@johnbrohl1709]

When you were talking about the stuff about the internet and how it's affected the music industry 100% correct I'm somebody who yes I will listen to music via KZbin but I was still go out and buy my favorite bands CDs

[@fredblues7175]

I must be in a rut then. I own over 2,000 cd's. AC/DC, to straight up blues to pounding metal. I still play them from first song to last. Road trips are filled with me singing along to albums. If I can't get it on cd, I don't want it. I still own many records, cassettes and even 8-tracks. The very first album I bought was the Blues Brothers on 8-track. Though I listen to tunes on youtube, I have never 'downloaded' music, I am not sure I even know how!

[@tomfitzgerald3624]

Hopefully, they'll do a tour every year now 🙏 They were brilliant at Croke Park. 🎉

[@Pejle1362]

Brian a working class hero 💯🤟🏻🇫🇮 But Bon R'n'R God💯🤟🏻🇫🇮😎❤️‍🔥🥳🕉️🌹🕊️

[@eijiroinouye4115]

I grew up with his albums. What a role model.

[@funnrun3399]

Brian Johnson Mario lemieux Patrick Roy All born October 5th Hmmm? Bon met Brian and both congratulated each other on amazing singing with geordie and fraternity

[@JohnnyV71302]

Brian Johnson has one of the best voices of hard rock music, and the ongoing, chart-topping admiration proves it. I don't actually care much for the style, but I'm not fool enough to argue with ticket sales.

[@BLOWNChevySS]

There is a short on here someplace with Angus telling a story about Bon showing up a week late in Australia. All he had on was a pair of pants, no shirt, shoes nothing. Hysterical story that really captures the essence of Bon

[@warringtonminge4167]

Brian Johnson "had been recommended to AC⚡DC by someone. Yes, it was Bon Scott in person who recommended Brian.🙄

[@olissime01]

The iconic voice of ACDC is Bon Scott.

[@GettingOldBites420]

I seen them in early 80's in Lexington KY. Couldn't hear for 3 days. Loved it.

[@brucecurtis6281]

Fewer mega stars is like fewer billionaires. I had no cash to spare to buy albums, and I felt cheated when there were only three tracks I liked, yet I’d been conned into buying 12. I now play amateur trad Scots/Irish dance music, and am thrilled to be able to find fellow musicians available on Spotify etc, and was able to find the perfect blend of famous and unknown artists to collect the perfect blend of my brothers funeral. Bon Scott was a balladeer and cheeky with it, and it was his story telling that held the fans, as much as his unique style.

[@Knot-U]

He is right about the internet and NEW MUSIC

[@Johnny-dz6vl]

Remember Noddy Holder was asked to join AC DC !!

[@musicffan1863]

Don't forget Dave. He was the first singer, Bon second and Brian third.

[@kevinlampen2364]

I brought back in black in 1980 I still have the vinyl today .. I have a good collection of music in physical form ... all the now classics from the rock scene.. freebird..stairway to heaven .. Black sabbath..to name but a few I have around 500 cds vinyls and cassettes ..I even have allman brothers and sisters..with that track Jessica... but thats nothing compared to my dvd collection of 3000 ..

[@mikedavies4343]

I saw AC DC in 1982 at Alpine Valley Wisconsin it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to I saw every Ozzfest at Alpine Valley

[@DissTopia-o7p]

Much respect to Brian and the band for continuing on - mighty big shoes to fill - with a lead singer in general, and especially Bon - one thing I love about Brian is that he's not trying to be Bon - he's his own thing and it works beautifully

[@JeffHailstone-kt7qp]

All I can say is Lakeland Civic Center Back in Black Long Live Bon Scott and thank you Brian Johnson for keeping it alive!! !!!!

[@ralfwegmann3069]

Met Brian and Cliff in a steakhouse in Atlanta during Black Ice Tour. They allowed me taking a pic of us 3. Nice memory.

[@crackedbrainOG]

I like Brian but he's no Bon Scott. Tough to replace a guy who was so unique.

[@craigrock8444]

No I believe Bons own mother encouraged them to carry on as she believes it was what her son would have wanted

[@chrishayes7697]

Bon Scott wrote Back in Black. Brian Johnson - despite being a nice bloke, I'm sure - had no track record in producing lyrics of this quality. His only writing credit to date had been the Geordie Stomp - also on You Tube. Listen to it and tell me how you get from there to rock poetry? And then tell me why AC/DC's lyrics went off a cliff over subsequent albums.

[@Joe-ey7cu]

I still want my AC⚡DC on CD to hold in my hand .

[@trevpearce2680]

Love every song bon ever sung with ac/dc .. know every word. Ever since i was 12 years old.. connected with me on a whole different level to brians.. bon was cheeky, had so much feeling and soul fo it.. best front man ever... The jeans left burning impressions on my brain though.. sfill have nightmares

[@rf9143]

Ive seen ACDC at least 5 times with Brian. BON was inw of the greatest , but for all theseyeaes Brian haw held it down and i say BRIAN JOHNSON IS THE GREATEST MAN IN ROCK AND ROLL FOR WRITING WHAT HE DID AND FILLING THE SHOES HE DID he did, the shoes were a little large but he grew into them. Yo Angus and the boys. R.I.P. MALCOLM YOUNG AND ALWAY A GREAT SHOW , GOOD FELLAS

[@time4awakenning534]

After Bons death, the lead singer from Krokus, was asked to join, but he turned it down citing he was dedicated to his own band, politely. Phill Ruds 4 timing on the drums made part of that AC/DC/sound.

[@youtubestores3645]

I started playing drums when they were popular and we started a band and did many of the top tunes... We made a lot of money thanks in part to AC/DC... God Bless them ALL!

[@SimplyRedVirginia]

For the fan/listener, this is a great time in music. Back in the "good ole days" I would go spend money that wasn't easy to come by to buy and album, then was usually disappointed that most of the album was simply not as good as the songs that led me to buy them. On the other hand, I would buy an album because of a song, then find out the rest of the album is far better than the stuff the radio played...and it would aggravate me because how could the industry skip those songs? Thankfully cassette tapes allowed me to compilate the best songs from albums instead of having to skip or fat forward through the not so good stuff, then burning CD's, it got even better. Now, you can listen to most music on Spotify and then just go buy the songs you actually like, or just pay the monthly subscription to stream...or "obtain" the mp3s another way for your collection. Some may be nostalgic for the days when album sales was the major money intake for the bands, but I think the fact that they need to tour to make up for the album sales, makes them better bands. There were bands 30-50 years ago that were total disappointments live.

[@brianjohnson7612]

Bon Scott toured the UK with Fraternity and did a gig with Geordie and was very impressed with Brian Johnson and told the guys from AC/DC about him.

[@pauljames9393]

I never listened to ACDC untill recent years. Love the fun they have on stage & I always listen in my car !! Thanks Brian, you deserve the it.😎.

[@MuzMUX]

without a doubt Brain was the right choice

[@davidbutler8850]

The one story I heard is that bon Scott.... Was a fan of Brian Johnson.. insane I'm in a band somewhere and told the guys in the band that they he like the way he sang songs... So the guys look them up

I first heard highway to hell riding shotgun in a "borrowed" car with 3 of my buddies as a young teen been a hell of a ride ever since.

[@danielcraig5248]

My Teenage Brain Thought Wow They Hired Bob Seger now. 😅

[@Anthony-es3jk]

Brian Johnson nailed it, nailed the part about the internet and music distribution changing.

[@rocker6385]

Bon Scott had the 'gift'; he was'IT'. That charisma, that magnetism ... would have loved to see that continue ... Ive accepted Brian and his unique style, yet i still call him the 'new guy' - funny isn't it? He's been there 40ish years compared to Bons (too) short stint! And yes, I've been lucky enough to have seen both live, several times!

[@davidgoodfellow2384]

Im from where brians from bon scott couldn't be replaced and maybe he shouldn't of been but its all about money and stardom so who could blame them for keeping it going

[@twodogswalking840]

I remember seeing AC/DC with Bon Scott in Cronulla, Sydney at a place named The Last Picture Show. I'd seen these guys on TV and had to get a closer look at the guitarist who looked like a school kid. I made my way to the front and there was Angus Young doing his skip type dance across the stage. I was surprised to see he was no kid. At the time he had a light bumfluff type moustache. Later on I learned he was born in the same year as me, 1955.

[@paulbrikwallmeredith5691]

I absolutely love back in black, Brian was meant to front them,,,,, their music with Bon was different , and when Evans left, that driving bass sound was gone, Not taking anything away from Cliff,,,,

[@williamkilber8853]

*AC⚡DC* 🤘🏻

[@Robert-t5u2o]

I assume Mutt Lange was the genius of B I B

[@deller5924]

Actually, Bon Scott had noticed Brian Johnson and once said to the band that he could replace him. And so this wasn't sheer luck for Brian to be invited for the audition, but rather his talent that had been noticed before.

[@MatthewBaumgarten]

For Those about to Rock is my favorite AC/DC album

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

The band obviously knew about Brian. When Brian came in the room, they began to make him feel welcome. Malcolm gave him a beer and said "I believe this is your brand". It was a Newcastle Brown Ale. He never told them that before.