Australian rock legends AC/DC will perform their first live show in seven years as they headline the Power Trip music festival alongside the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica
Australian music legends AC/DC are set to rock again.
The iconic band will headline the Power Trip Heavy Rock Music Festival in California next October.
AC/DC will share the bill at the three-day festival with other veteran rockers including Guns N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica. It will be their first live show in seven years.
Meanwhile, rumors have suggested the band’s popular frontman Brian Jonhson, 75, could return to the mic for the high-profile performance.
The lead singer dropped out of the band’s North American tour mid-tour in 2016 after his hearing problems became unbearable.
Australian rock legends AC/DC will perform their first live show in seven years as they headline the Power Trip music festival alongside the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica. Pictured: Brian Johnson and Angus Young performing in 2008
He was temporarily replaced by Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose, who served as vocalist for the band’s remaining concerts.
Formed in Sydney in 1973, the current line-up of AC/DC consists of Johnson, 68-year-old guitarist Angus Young, his nephew Stevie Young on rhythm guitar, Phil Rudd on drums and bassist Cliff Williams.
Brothers Malcolm and Angus Young formed the band and quickly rose to fame with lead singer Bon Scott.
Meanwhile, rumors have suggested the band’s popular frontman Brian Jonhson, 75, could return to the mic for the high-profile performance
Johnson was forced to abandon the band’s US tour in 2016 due to hearing problems. Pictured in 1985
The band produced a string of hits including It’s a Long Way to the Top (if You Wanna Rock and Rock), Highway to Hell and Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap).
Following Scott’s death from acute alcohol poisoning at the age of 33 in 1980, British-born Brian Johnson was hired to replace him.
Rhythm guitarist Malcolm was diagnosed with dementia in 2014 and retired to a Sydney care home. He died on November 18, 2017 at the age of 64.
Johnson sang lead vocals on the band’s 2020 album Power Up.
Brothers Malcolm and Angus Young formed AC/DC in Sydney in 1973. Pictured: AC/DC drummer Simon Wright, rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young, lead guitarist Angus Young, bassist Cliff Williams and vocalist Brian Johnson pose backstage in 1985