Is Cliff Williams back in AC DC?
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has rejoined the band alongside drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams. After months of rumors, AC/DC finally confirmed that frontman Brian Johnson is returning to the band along with drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams.
What happened to Cliff from ACDC?
On 7 July 2016, Williams announced his plans to retire from the music industry following AC/DC’s Rock or Bust World Tour. On September 30, 2020, AC/DC officially confirmed that Williams, along with fellow band mates Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd, have rejoined the band.
Are AC DC still together?
AC/DC is officially back. The musicians haven’t released new music together since AC/DC’s 2014 album “Rock or Bust.” According to the announcement, the reunion will see Angus Young on lead guitar, Rudd on drums, Stevie Young on rhythm guitar, Johnson on lead vocals and Williams on bass guitar.
Who is AC DC lead singer now?
Brian Johnson
“Atlantic recording group AC/DC has announced that Brian Johnson has joined the group as their new lead singer. The news comes after the considerable speculation which followed the tragic and untimely death in February of original AC/DC lead singer/lyricist Bon Scott.
When did Cliff Williams start playing for AC / DC?
He started his professional music career in 1967 and had previously been in the English groups Home and Bandit. His first studio album with AC/DC was Powerage in 1978. Williams was inducted into the American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of AC/DC in 2003.
Who are the current members of AC / DC?
The band’s current lineup features Angus Young, bassist Cliff Williams (from 1977 to 2016, and since 2018), vocalist Brian Johnson (from 1980 to 2016, and since 2018), drummer Phil Rudd (from 1975 to 1983, 1994 to 2015, and since 2018), and rhythm guitarist Stevie Young (nephew of Angus and Malcolm Young, a member since 2014).
When did AC / DC play in Downsview Park?
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. AC/DC’s Angus Young and Brian Johnson, with Cliff Wiliams (middle)i played a thunderous set at Downsview Park to over 40,000 fans during their Rock or Bust World Tour in Toronto on September 10, 2015. Photo by Jack Boland / Postmedia Network
When was Cliff Williams of AC / DC inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Accolades. Since Williams’ introduction to the band, AC/DC has been inducted to the Australian Recording Industry Association ‘s Hall of Fame (in 1988), and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in 2003). In 1982, Williams was chosen as “Bassist of the Year” in a vote conducted by Kerrang! magazine.