Brian Johnson is an English singer and songwriter born on October 5, 1947 in Dunston, Gateshead, England.
He is best known as the lead singer of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, having joined the band in 1980 after the death of their former lead singer Bon Scott.
Johnson and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
In March 2016, he temporarily stepped away from the band during the Rock or Bust World Tour due to hearing problems.
Johnson has also written a book about the first half of his life, titled The Lives of Brian.
Brian Johnson age
Johnson was born on October 5, 1947, which makes him 75 years old as of September 2, 2023.
Brian Johnson wife
Johnson married his first wife, Carol, in 1968, and they have two daughters: Joanne (born 1968), and Kala (born 1973).
They divorced during the 2000s.
In 2019, Johnson married his longtime girlfriend, Brenda, who is a member of his racing team, and have been together for over 30 years.
He has been open about his struggles with hearing loss and has credited his wife with helping him through the difficult times.
Brian Johnson career
Johnson is a multi-talented individual who has made significant contributions in various fields.
He was a successful college football quarterback at the University of Utah.
During his career, he threw for 7,853 yards and 57 touchdowns and ran for 848 yards and 12 scores.
He finished as the winningest quarterback in school history.
After his playing career, Johnson became a coach. He has coached at various levels, including college and the NFL.
Currently, he is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Florida.
Johnson is also a famous singer and songwriter.
In 1980, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC after the death of Bon Scott.
He is known for his distinctive singing voice and strong Geordie accent.
Johnson is the creator of Optimize and the Founder + CEO of Heroic.
Optimize is a platform that provides resources for personal growth and development, while Heroic is a company that helps entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.
Brian Johnson net worth
According to The Richest, Johnson has an estimated net worth of $90 million.
Brian Johnson death
There is no evidence to support the alleged death of Brian Johnson, the former lead singer of AC/DC.
In fact, Johnson is still alive and has been actively involved in the music industry.
In his new memoir, The Lives of Brian, he revealed that he dealt with suicidal thoughts after he had to leave AC/DC’s Rock or Bust Tour.
Johnson became the third lead singer of AC/DC in 1980 after the death of Bon Scott.
He replaced Scott as the lead singer of the band after various candidates were considered for his successor, including ex-Back Street Crawler vocalist Terry Slesser and Slade’s Noddy Holder, who declined.
Johnson is a British singer and songwriter who was born on October 5, 1947.
He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
