Axl Rose confirmed to join AC/DC on tour as replacement for Brian Johnson

Confirmed: Axl Rose will join AC/DC on tour
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Jennifer Ruby18 April 2016
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Axl Rose has been confirmed as Brian Johnson’s replacement on the AC/DC tour.

The Guns ‘N’ Roses star, who had been rumoured to be joining the rock band, has now been announced as their new frontman.

After Johnson pulled out of the Rock or Bust tour because of hearing issues, the band were forced to recruit a new lead man.

In a statement, the band said: “AC/DC band members would like to thank Brian Johnson for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years.

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“We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures. As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian’s decision to stop touring and save his hearing.

“We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Rose has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment.”

Rose will front the band when their tour resumes in Lisbon on May 7 and will perform with them until the end of the run.

Last month the band announced that Johnson has to quit the tour as he was at risk of suffering ‘total hearing loss’.

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