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Brian Johnson (born October 5, 1947 in Dunston, Gateshead, England) is a singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist for the Australian hard rock band, AC/DC. He currently lives in Sarasota, Florida. From 1972, Johnson was the lead singer of a glam rock band called Geordie. After a few hit singles, the band split up in 1978. In 1980, Johnson reformed the band, however, just after a record deal had been signed, he was asked to audition for AC/DC. A few days after the audition, Johnson was told he would be the new lead vocalist for AC/DC, replacing Bon Scott. Johnson's first album with AC/DC, Back in Black, is the band's biggest selling album. Johnson's sartorial trademark is his cap. Originally, he wore a flat cap, once regarded as a symbol of Tyneside, but in recent years, he has occasionally worn a baseball cap instead. (more...)