VIDEO: Brian Johnson Makes Surprise Appearance During Muse’s Reading Festival Set
Exiled AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson made a surprise return to the stage over the weekend, joining Muse on Sunday (August 27) at the Reading Festival in England for a rendition of “Back In Black.”
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy introduced Johnson with a simple, “He’s back!” As the Reading crowd went bonkers, according to all reports.
Johnson was forced to quit AC/DC’s Rock Or Bust World Tour during March of 2016 when doctors determined he faced the risk of permanent hearing loss; Johnson was replaced by Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose for AC/DC tours of Europe and North America, while Johnson has been consulting with hearing specialists about an in-ear device that would allow him to return to active duty.
Back in May Johnson joined Robert Plant and Paul Rodgers on stage in Oxford, England, for a version of Barrett Strong‘s Motown hit “Money (That’s What I Want).”
AC/DC leader Angus Young has not yet revealed the band’s future plans and intentions, which also include replacing bassist Cliff Williams, who announced his retirement after the tour.
Gary Graff is an award-winning music journalist who not only covers music but has written books on Bob Seger, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen.
