Bio
- Began his music career as the singer for British glam-rock band Geordie, which scored several hits in the early 1970s.
- Joined AC/DC in 1980, following the death of original vocalist Bon Scott.
- Made his studio debut with the band on its seminal Back in Black (1980), one of the best-selling rock records of all time.
- Accidentally urinated on the Sputnik satellite when AC/DC visited Russia in 1991.
- Was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with his band mates in 2003.
- Voiced the character of Sgt. Starkey in the video game Call of Duty: Finest Hour (2004).
- Is a car and racing enthusiast, and appeared in a 2009 episode of the BBC series Top Gear.
- Released an autobiography, Rockers and Rollers, in 2009.
Brian JohnsonOctober 5, 1947 (age 76)Dunston, Gateshead, England, UK
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Bio
- Began his music career as the singer for British glam-rock band Geordie, which scored several hits in the early 1970s.
- Joined AC/DC in 1980, following the death of original vocalist Bon Scott.
- Made his studio debut with the band on its seminal Back in Black (1980), one of the best-selling rock records of all time.
- Accidentally urinated on the Sputnik satellite when AC/DC visited Russia in 1991.
- Was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with his band mates in 2003.
- Voiced the character of Sgt. Starkey in the video game Call of Duty: Finest Hour (2004).
- Is a car and racing enthusiast, and appeared in a 2009 episode of the BBC series Top Gear.
- Released an autobiography, Rockers and Rollers, in 2009.
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