Brian Johnson Reveals How He Joined AC/DC

And the way he tells the story is absolutely hilarious!

AC/DC Performs At Dodger Stadium LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Singer Brian Johnson of AC/DC performs at Dodger Stadium on September 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter)

By Ethan

March 17, 2021 at 5:42 pm EDT

AC/DC are clearly one of the biggest bands in history and a big part of that are the vocals of the legendary Brian Johnson. But how did he get the gig after Bon Scott died? He says its a story he’s told a bunch of times, but everyone still wants to hear it. I know I did. I had no idea he originally turned down the opportunity, even AFTER he knew he would be auditioning for them. But he tells the story so much better than anyone else could so just watch Brian tell it in his own hilarious words. Plus he does great German and English accents.

Also did you know he lives part of the year in Sarasota? Jeff Worley of Jackyl told me that last year, and I found out that not only is he a resident there but he’s also a very generous member of their community.