Arts & Entertainment
AC/DC Lead Singer Faces Hearing Loss, Band Cancels Tour
The lead singer of one of the hardest-rocking bands in the world could lose his hearing, doctors say. A Metro Detroit show is cancelled.
AUBURN HILLS, MI – The heavy metal band AC/DC has halted its “Rock or Bust” World Tour, which was to have included a stop at The Palace at Auburn Hills, because lead singer Brian Johnson’s doctors have warned him that he could lose his hearing forever if he continues.
AC/DC will reschedule all of its dates through early April, including the March 20 show at The Palace, publicists said in a news release.
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It’s unclear if Johnson’s prognosis means the end of his live performance career.
A guest vocalist is likely to appear with the hard-rocking band, which grew from humble beginnings in Australia to become an arena-filling phenomenon.
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More information regarding these rescheduled shows will be released later, according to the news release.
Current ticket holders can hold on to their tickets for the rescheduled dates or receive a refund at point of purchase.
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