How Axl Rose Came To Tour With AC/DC
May 22, 2019 5:18AM CDT
- If you’ve ever wondered just how Axl Rose came to front AC/DC on tour, Duff McKagan breaks the story down in a new interview.
- The Guns N’ Roses bassist sat with Joey Diaz for his podcast and discussed the moment the singer dropped his bombshell on the band.
- According to McKagan, “The way Axl Rose did that was amazing. He’s like: ‘If you guys don’t mind, I’m gonna go try out [for AC/DC], they need a hand here.”
- Both McKagan and guitarist Slash were onboard with the idea, calming Rose’s nerves with reassurances he’d get the gig.
- What did you think of Axl Rose’s performances with AC/DC?