Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose to join AC/DC for Rock Or Bust tour
Rose will replace AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, who was told he was at risk of going deaf
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose will join rockers AC/DC on their Rock Or Bust world tour starting in May, replacing Brian Johnson.
Johnson, who became the lead singer for the Australian hard rock band in 1980 after Bon Scott died, stepped aside after being told he was at risk of losing his hearing.
AC/DC band members thanked Johnson "for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years" and wished him the best "with all his hearing issues and future ventures."
The band, whichhas several shows to go on the Americanleg of its tour and will playEurope over the summer, saidAxl Rose "kindly offered his supportto help usfulfilthis commitment."
Rose will start in Lisbon on May 7 and continue to Aarhus, Denmark, June 12. The 10 postponed U.S. dates will be rescheduled, and will also include Rose.
The Appetite for Destruction band headlined southern California's Coachella music festival Saturday and were joined on stage by AC/DC guitarist Angus Young. They performedAC/DCclassics Whole Lotta Rosie and Riff Raff.
Rose performed on stage sitting ona throneafter suffering a broken foot recently.