Quick Facts
| Canonical Name | Brian Johnson |
| Born | October 5, 1947 |
| Birthplace | Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, North East England, England, United Kingdom |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Occupations | singer, television presenter, songwriter, singer-songwriter, composer |
| Instruments | voice, tambourine |
| Gender | male |
| Genres | rock music, hard rock, blues rock, rock and roll, punk rock |
| Associated Acts | Geordie, AC/DC |
| Active Years | Active since 1971 |
| Website | www.brianjohnsonracing.com |
Identity and Aliases
Biography
Brian Johnson is an English singer, songwriter and television presenter whose career is closely tied to AC/DC and Geordie. Born in Dunston, Gateshead, he has been active since 1971 and is associated with rock music, hard rock, blues rock, rock and roll and punk rock.
Johnson is credited with voice and tambourine, and his work spans performance and songwriting. Alongside his music career, he has also been known for television presenting, particularly in connection with car shows.
His catalogued recordings and releases associated with his name include albums such as Strange Man, Keep On Rocking!, and Rockin’ With The Boys 1972-76, along with the single Killing Floor. MusicBrainz-listed recordings connected to Brian Johnson include titles such as Back in Black, Black Cat, and Can You Do It.
Career Timeline
Musical Roles
Brian Johnson is a singer, songwriter, singer-songwriter and composer whose primary instrument is voice, with tambourine also listed among his instruments. His musical identity is rooted in rock and hard rock, with additional links to blues rock, rock and roll and punk rock.
Bands and Projects
Releases and Appearances
MusicBrainz lists several release entries connected to Brian Johnson. These entries may include solo releases, guest appearances, live recordings, and catalogued metadata records.
MusicBrainz-listed Releases and Appearances
Recorded Performances & Appearances
MusicBrainz-listed recording entries connected to Brian Johnson include:
Musical Style and Instruments
Brian Johnson's work is grounded in high-energy rock forms, especially hard rock and rock and roll. His broader genre associations also include blues rock and punk rock, pointing to a flexible rock-oriented style.
Genres
Instruments
External Identifiers & Authority Control
Brian Johnson has profiles and identifiers connected to MusicBrainz, Discogs, Spotify, IMDb, VIAF, ISNI, the GND and the Library of Congress, alongside an official website at brianjohnsonracing.com.
Semantic Graph Data (Knowledge Graph)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Brian Johnson best known for working with?
A: He is best known for his work with AC/DC, and he is also associated with Geordie.
Q: What kind of music is Brian Johnson associated with?
A: His genre associations include rock music, hard rock, blues rock, rock and roll and punk rock.
Q: Where was Brian Johnson born?
A: He was born in Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, in North East England, England, United Kingdom.
Q: What does Brian Johnson do besides singing?
A: He is also a songwriter, singer-songwriter, composer and television presenter. His television work includes car shows.
Q: What instruments are linked with Brian Johnson?
A: Voice is his main listed instrument, and tambourine is also associated with him.
Q: When did Brian Johnson's career begin?
A: His work period is listed as starting in 1971.
Q: What releases are associated with Brian Johnson?
A: MusicBrainz-listed entries connected to him include Strange Man, Keep On Rocking!, Rockin’ With The Boys 1972-76 and Killing Floor.
Q: What recordings are associated with Brian Johnson?
A: Catalogued recordings associated with him include Back in Black, Black Cat, Black Cat Woman and Can You Do It.
Q: Does Brian Johnson have an official website?
A: Yes. His official website is brianjohnsonracing.com.
