And throughout his feet have remained firmly planted on the ground. But even when it seemed defeat had been snatched from the jaws of victory he never gave up. His life has been a roller coaster of highs and lows during which success as a musician too often felt out of reach. Rowland White said: "From growing up in the north-east, the son of a former British army sergeant-major and an Italian mother, to fronting world's biggest rock band, 'The Lives Of Brian' tells one of the best stories in music in Brian's own inimitable voice. Anyone who wants to understand Brian's roots as well as the moment of ignition when he joined AC/DC and helped create a monster album will be in for an unforgettable ride," said Dey Street Books SVP and executive editor Mauro DiPreta. " Brian's memoir captures an unforgettable moment in rock history. "I've had some long nights and some great nights, some bad days and a lot of good days, and during that time I've gone from choirboy to rock 'n' roll singer, and now I've gone and written a bloody book about it," says Johnson. A successful competitive vintage racing car driver, Johnson has more recently enjoyed acclaim as the charismatic presenter of television shows "Cars That Rock With Brian Johnson" and "Brian Johnson: A Life Of The Road". His first album with the band, "Back In Black", went on to become the biggest-selling rock album of all time.Īfter a quarter century of platinum albums and record-breaking tours, he was forced to quit the band in 2016 after being diagnosed with hearing loss, but made a triumphant return in 2020 with the release of "Power Up", which went to No.1 in 21 countries. Johnson joined AC/DC in 1980 after the death of previous lead singer Bon Scott. by Dey Street Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at HarperCollins. It was published simultaneously in the U.S. by Penguin Michael Joseph, a division of Penguin Random House, by publishing director Rowland White. * Ike & Tina Turner's "Nutbush City Limits"īrian is currently promoting his long-awaited autobiography, "The Lives Of Brian", which will arrive on October 25 - a year later than originally planned. * THE ROLLING STONES' "Jumpin' Jack Flash" Must Read: Is Khloe Kardashian Pregnant With Baby No.AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson is the featured guest on the latest episode of BBC Radio 2's "Tracks Of My Years".Įach week an artist joins host Ken Bruce to pick 10 songs that have soundtracked their life. How excited are you for seeing them performing together once again? Do let us know via your comments and stay tuned to Koimoi for the latest updates on your favourite celebrities. And bassist Williams officially retired from the band in 2017.Īfter so many years, AC/DC’s gems, Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams have reunited. On the other hand, Phil Rudd was replaced by Chris Slade on the Rock Or Bust tour after he was proven guilty of possessing drugs and making threats to kill in 2015. Speaking about AC/DC’s frontman since 1980, Brian Johnson exited the band after a loss of hearing. According to Variety, Guitarist Malcolm Young, the group’s leader and Angus’ brother, passed away in 2017, after years of dementia that had seen him replaced by nephew Stevie Young, who fills out the current lineup. Well, the above picture has filled us with a lot of excitement.
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