AC/DC were recently forced to reschedule 10 dates on the US leg of their Rock Or Bust World Tour. The band’s lead singer, Brian Johnson, has been advised by doctors to stop touring immediately or risk total hearing loss. AC/DC dates through early April will be made up later in the year, likely with a guest vocalist.

Earlier this week, Canton Repository reported that Johnson was “kicked to the curb” according to his friend and comedian Jim Breuer, after the 67-year-old frontman informed band co-founder Angus Young of his hearing condition.

Jim Breuer then issued the following via his Facebook page: “I have seen some stories circulating about my podcast. As a friend, I saw Brian withdrawn for the first time in my life. He's not a quitter, he seemed hurt by the situation of being between a rock and a hard place. I spoke as a true fan and friend, simply venting as if he was a brother of mine. I hope to see him Rock Out one more time. You have to remember I'm a comedian and a storyteller. I definitely exaggerate and sometimes I get a little carried away!! And this was one of those times!”

Now, in a new video message the comedian clarifies his comments, stating: "Just so people know, I'm not quoting Brian Johnson. It's me venting. He didn't say a lot of those things. When I first saw him he was just down and sad and just saying, 'I'm just trying to work things out and I hope it all comes to fruition.' The rest is me just trying to lift him up, being funny and goofy. Then I just talked in a conversation with a friend kind of exaggerating some of those points. I had no clue the madness that it would create."

 

More information regarding AC/DC’s rescheduled shows to come. Current ticket holders can hold on to their tickets for the rescheduled dates or receive a refund at point of purchase.

 

Dates to be rescheduled:

March
8 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
11 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - BB&T Center        
14 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum
17 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
20 - Detroit, MI - The Palace
23 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
26 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
29 - Buffalo, NY - First Niagara Center

April
1 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
4 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden