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 today, 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 has since 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 As a friend, I saw Brian withdrawn for the first time in my life.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!”

Canton Repository reported that Breuer informed listeners of AC/DC’s situation via his podcast after recently spending time with Johnson following his March 11th show at Sarasota Florida’s McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre.

“(Brian) said that he called and let (AC/DC and Young) know, ‘Hey this is what the doctor said, but let’s try to figure this out. I don’t think it’s as bad as he said it is.’ Literally the next day in the press, it was ‘Brian Johnson, tour canceled, he’s losing his hearing’.”

According to Breuer, Johnson was optimistic about making up the dates on the band’s current US tour and finishing as many remaining dates on the AC/DC itinerary as possible. Then his tour luggage showed up on his driveway.

“(Brian said) 'I would really like to finish and do some shows. I think we can knock this out’.” Breuer continued. “Then all his luggage that he toured with showed up at his driveway. There’s been no calls. No, ‘How’s your hearing? How’s your health?’ Boom. Here’s your (stuff), nice to know you.”

Read the full story at Canton Repository.

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