Brian Johnson

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Credits: Far Out / Harry (Howard
Full Name
Brian Francis Johnson
Born
October 5th, 1947
Height
5ft 5in
Hometown
Dunston, Gateshead, England
Net Worth
Estimated $90 million
Partner
Brenda Johnson
Family
Brian Johnson was born to Alan Johnson, a sergeant major in the British Army, and Esther Johnson in Dunston, County Durham. His father was of English descent and his mother was Italian. Johnson has four siblings and grew up in a working-class household. He has been married to Brenda Johnson for many years, and they have two daughters, Joanne and Kala. Despite his international fame, Johnson has generally kept his family life private.
Years Active
1970-present
Bands
Gobi Desert Canoe Club, Fresh, Geordie, AC/DC
Top Tracks
'Back in Black', 'You Shook Me All Night Long', 'Hells Bells', 'Thunderstruck', 'For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)'
Top Albums
'Back in Black', 'For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)', 'The Razors Edge', 'Black Ice', 'Power Up'
Records Sold
More than 200 million worldwide (with AC/DC)
Number Ones
'Black Ice', 'Power Up'
Fun Facts
Brian Johnson's first album with AC/DC, 'Back in Black', became one of the best-selling albums in music history. ### He temporarily stepped away from touring with AC/DC in 2016 after doctors warned he risked permanent hearing loss without treatment. ### Johnson is an avid classic car and motorsport enthusiast and has hosted the television series 'Cars That Rock with Brian Johnson'.
Related Artists
Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Joe Elliott, Ozzy Osbourne

Brian Johnson is an English musician and singer best known as the lead vocalist of AC/DC, one of the most successful rock bands in history. After beginning his career with the glam rock band Geordie during the 1970s, Johnson joined AC/DC in 1980 following the death of original frontman Bon Scott.

His debut album with the band, ‘Back in Black’, became one of the best-selling albums of all time, helping cement AC/DC’s status as global rock icons. Renowned for his powerful, gravelly voice and energetic stage presence, Johnson has remained the band’s frontman for more than four decades. Beyond music, he is also an author, television presenter and passionate motorsport enthusiast.

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Brian Johnson is an English musician and singer best known as the lead vocalist of AC/DC since 1980.
Brian Johnson joined AC/DC in 1980 following the death of Bon Scott and made his debut on the landmark album 'Back in Black'.
Brian Johnson temporarily left AC/DC's 'Rock or Bust' World Tour in 2016 after medical specialists warned that continuing to perform without treatment could result in permanent hearing loss. He later returned to the band after receiving new hearing technology.
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