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On This Day: April 19, 1980 – Brian Johnson Officially Joined AC DC

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On This Day: April 19, 1980 – Brian Johnson Officially Joined AC DC.

On this day April 19, 1980, Brian Johnson was announced as the new lead singer of AC DC, just two months after the tragic death of former frontman Bon Scott. Scott had passed away in February from alcohol poisoning, leaving the future of the band uncertain. But rather than calling it quits, AC DC made the decision to move forward — and Johnson’s arrival would soon lead to one of the biggest albums in rock history.

Brian Johnson’s powerful vocals and energetic presence gave the band a new...
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