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Axl Rose to join AC/DC on tour, replacing Brian Johnson
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In this April 23, 2014 file photo, Axl Rose, from left, Duff McKagan and DJ Ashba of Guns N' Roses perform on stage at the 6th Annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. (Invision/AP/Paul A. Hebert)
Along with prepping a reunion tour with Guns N' Roses, Axl Rose is joining AC/DC on the road.
AC/DC announced Saturday that Rose will replace Brian Johnson on its Rock or Bust World Tour beginning May 7 in Lisbon. Rose will remain with the band through its European dates and 10 rescheduled U.S. shows.
Johnson is pulling out of the tour after being advised by doctors that further concerts could permanently impair his hearing. The band says it supports his decision to withdraw as much as it wants the tour to "end as it started."
Rose will return to Guns N' Roses for a summer tour. The band performed Saturday at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, where it was joined by AC/DC's Angus Young.
