Brian Johnson: AC/DC lead singer and songwriter

Date of birth: October 5, 1947 (Age: 78 as of September 2026)

Full name: Brian Francis Johnson

Born place: Dunston, Gateshead, County Durham, England

Height: 5’5’’ (165.1 cm)

Weight: 150 pounds (68 kg)

Hair color: Dark brown

Eye color: Dark brown

Brian Francis Johnson was born on October 5, 1947, in Dunston, Gateshead, England. He first gained attention with the band Geordie before joining AC/DC in 1980.

Johnson made his debut with AC/DC on Back in Black, one of the best-selling albums in music history, and continued on records including For Those About to Rock We Salute You and Rock or Bust. He is also a motorsport enthusiast and author.

The old article combined hard-rock imagery with an unsupported lifestyle routine. Those claims were removed while his Geordie years, AC/DC catalogue and other documented interests were updated.

Updated details

Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.