Brian Johnson Wishes He Recorded This Bon Scott-Era Song
Brian Johnson and Bon Scott have their share of classics within the AC/DC catalog. However, there’s one track of Scott’s in particular that Johnson wishes he had recorded.
When asked by Metal Edge which Scott song he enjoys singing the most, Johnson said “What’s Next to the Moon.”
He noted of the song, “Well, I wish we did it. We only did it [a couple times], and I loved it to death.”
“What’s Next to the Moon” is a deeper cut in the Bon Scott era found on 1978’s Powerage. According to Setlist.fm, AC/DC has only performed “What’s Next to the Moon” live three times, and all three times was in 2003.
In our ranking of the top 25 Bon Scott era AC/DC songs, we ranked “What’s Next to the Moon” at No. 23. We wrote of the track, “‘Powerage’ is an AC/DC fan favorite for a reason, but one of its most underappreciated songs might be ‘What’s Next to the Moon,’ who’s murder plotline allusions can almost be overlooked thanks to its (ahem) killer groove.”
What’s New with Brian Johnson and AC/DC?
AC/DC announced in February their European tour dates. This marks the first tour from the band since 2016. Last month, the hard rock icons revealed The Pretty Reckless will be supporting them on their European tour
The “Power Up” tour will kick off on May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany and will wrap on August 17 in Dublin. Currently, it’s unknown whether AC/DC will expand their tour to other continents, but stay tuned.
In a brief statement from the band, they confirmed the lineup for the tour. Brian Johnson will be on vocals and joined by Angus and Stevie Young on lead and rhythm guitar, respectively. Matt Laug, who played with the band at Power Trip in October 2023, will be on drums.
As for bass, AC/DC has recruited Chris Chaney “to carry the torch for Cliff [Williams].” Williams retired shortly after the 2016 tour, but he appeared on AC/DC’s 2020 album Power Up. Williams also performed at Power Trip with the band.
Chaney, of course, has an impressive resume that includes playing in Alanis Morissette’s touring band and being a member of Jane’s Addiction from 2002-2004 and 2011-2022.
AC/DC – Power Up Tour – 2024 European Tour Dates
5/17 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany – Veltins Arena
5/21 – Gelsenkirchen, Germany – Veltins Arena
5/25 – Reggio Emilia, Italy – RCF Arena
5/29 – Seville, Spain – La Cartuja Stadium
6/5 – Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Johan Cruyff Arena
6/9 – Munich, Germany – Olympic Stadium
6/12 – Munich, Germany – Olympic Stadium
6/16 – Dresden, German – Messe
6/23 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst Happel Stadium
6/26 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst Happel Stadium
6/29 – Zurich, Switzerland – Letzigrund Stadium
7/3 – London, England – Wembley Stadium
7/7 – London, England – Wembley Stadium
7/13 – Hockenheim, Germany – Ring
7/17 – Stuttgart, Germany – Wasen
7/21 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Old Airport
7/27 – Nuremberg, Germany – Zeppelinfeld
7/21 – Hannover, Germany – Messe
8/9 – Dessel, Belgium – Festivalpark Stenehei
8/13 – Paris, France – Hippodrome Paris Longchamp
8/17 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park
