
Sam Fender joined by AC/DC’s Brian Johnson his at second St James’ Park gig
On the second night of his hometown St James' Park shows in Newcastle, this weekend, Sam Fender was joined on stage by Brian Johnson of AC/DC.
Sam Fender is currently embarking on an EU/UK tour which includes a string of headline shows and festival appearances.
Last night (11 June) at Newcastle's St. James' Park football stadium, Fender was joined by Brian Johnson to perform the AC/DC classics "Back In Black" and "You Shook Me All Night Long".
After introduced his former guitar teacher, Phil Martin, onto the stage and revealing to the crowd that they would perform two AC/DC songs, he said: "We cannot really do AC/DC songs without the one, the only Geordie legend, the singer of AC/DC, Brian Johnson!"
The surprise performance marked Brian Johnson's first live appearance since last year's Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Wembley Stadium.
Sam Fender and Brian Johnson from AC/DC at St James Park!!! pic.twitter.com/zdct4EDRI0
— sam fender files (@samfenderfiles) June 10, 2023
YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG
— sam fender files (@samfenderfiles) June 10, 2023
Sam Fender and Brian Johnson from AC/DC at St James Park!!! pic.twitter.com/DjUF61rtXK
Full 5 minute clip of Sam Fender and Brian Johnson (AC/DC) plus his old guitar instructor Phil Martin, blowing the roof of St James' Park with "Back in Black"....
— #NUFC (@ToonMouthTyne) June 11, 2023
Mind-blowing stuff.
@ToonMouthTyne #NUFC @samfendermusic #SamFender #BrianJohnson #ACDC pic.twitter.com/jSgh0VNQDp
Sam Fender's shows marked the first time a fully Geordie band has performed at the stadium.
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