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With a net worth of $80 million Brian Johnson could quite easily retire with his feet up now that he's not touring with Angus and co due to hearing problems. But ill-content to rest too long, the 'Back In Black' legend is hosting a TV series, named Life On The Road, where he'll interview the world's most prolific rock 'n roll stars about touring.
The first episode will feature The Who's Roger Daltrey and is set to air on 28 April. The following five episodes see the singer talk to Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Sting, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and Robert Plant.
Of the filming session, Def Leppard frontman Elliott said: “Brian Johnson flew into Dublin to interview yours truly for a TV show that he's doing called Brian Johnson's Life On The Road and I was quite humbled to be invited to do it because the guests that he's got on the show are quite extraordinary.
“We spent about eight hours shooting the show. We were walking around the Temple Bar area of Dublin in the rain and wind. It was cold and horrible but we did spend most of it indoors at The Porterhouse HQ where he sampled Joe Elliott's Louder beer.
“To be quite honest I think he quite enjoyed it."
Sky Arts say: “One of rock music’s iconic and tour-hardened frontmen, Brian Johnson, gives us a brand new and exclusive take on one aspect of the rock and roll life – live performance, touring and being on the road.”
Elsewhere, Johnson may return to tour with AC/DC. Speaking with Classic Rock magazine, he said: “My entire focus is to continue medical treatment to improve my hearing. I am hoping that in time my hearing will improve and allow me to return to live concert performances. While the outcome is uncertain, my attitude is optimistic."
28 Apr Brian Johnson and Roger Daltrey
05 May : Brian Johnson and Lars Ulrich
12 May : Brian Johnson and Nick Mason
19 May : Brian Johnson and Sting May
26 May: Brian Johnson and Joe Elliott
Jun 02: Brian Johnson and Robert Plant
