Technically, we’re required to mention Sammy Hagar first for any newly-opened lead singer position. But we can’t deny that O’Keeffe, who’s been fronting the Australian-based Airbourne for over a decade now, was actually the first name that crossed our mind. A strong AC/DC influence looms over each of the band’s three studio albums, and as you can see from this live cover of “Whole Lotta Rosie,” he’s got the perfect voice and stage presentation for the job. As the Foo Fighters pointed out last week, Hagar has been suggested as the new frontman for so many established bands – including Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin – that it’s become a well-worn joke. But if AC/DC are looking for a singer with proven star power and the pipes to keep up with the demanding vocal duties of their concerts, they could do a hell of a lot worse. Sticking with the Van Halen family, we hit upon an idea that may sound weird at first. But if David Lee Roth is really saying goodbye to the group (again), this could actually work.

He’s certainly used to leaving a lot of room for an ace guitarist, and his lyrical wit matches up well with that of former AC/DC singer Bon Scott. large commercial ac unitsIt might be really interesting to see what this combination came up with in the studio together.size ac unit for room Again, we’re legally obligated to suggest this. do you need to cover ac unit in winterThe Foo Fighters frontman certainly doesn’t shy away from attention-grabbing stunts, and his band is reportedly on hiatus right now. Plus, to his credit, when he decides to cover an AC/DC song live he often goes admirably old-school – as demonstrated below:Band just broke up? Knows the words to “Highway to Hell,” won’t be afraid of on-stage pyrotechnics … heck, let’s bring this young man in for an interview!

The Upper Crust’s Lord Bendover The frontman for Boston’s aristocratically themed Upper Crust might need to change his outfit a bit (then again, maybe not – he will be playing next to a 60-year-old man in a schoolboy outfit), but his love and understanding of AC/DC shines through pretty clearly. Rhino Bucket’s Georg Dolivo You know you’ve got a pretty damn good AC/DC vibe going on when their drummer joins your band, as Simon Wright has done with Rhino Bucket several times. Lead singer Georg Dolivo’s vocals are almost hauntingly reminiscent of Bon Scott’s. Unless they picked up on the slight shift towards pop in the chorus, you could probably trick your friends into thinking this was an unreleased Powerage-era track. Longtime Krokus singer Marc Storace initially had some understandable reservations about being repeatedly compared to Bon Scott, feeling he was being “branded as a copy of somebody who, at the time, I didn’t even know that well.” But he quickly changed his tune.

“Today, I look at is as a big compliment,” he tells Inside Heavy. “I think he probably had many of the same idols I had, and we were both gifted with the same vocal tonalities.” Former TT Quick vocalist Mark Tornillo has helped revitalize Accept since joining the German metal heroes back in 2009. It’s not hard to hear the influence of both Johnson and Bon Scott in his vocals during this impressive 2014 performance of “Balls to the Wall.” Obviously, Billy Joel‘s a bit too busy setting new records for selling out Madison Square Garden every month to seriously consider this task. But he is friends with Johnson, calls AC/DC “maybe the best band I ever saw in my life,” and seems to be having fun playing “You Shook Me All Night Long” here. Again, this is a guy who’s more than secure in his own career. But as he demonstrated on recent tour stops down under, Bruce Springsteen can rip out a decent “Highway to Hell” if the mood strikes him. Relax – we just put this here as a reminder that things can always get worse.

Brian Johnson, the singer of Australian rock band AC/DC, has spoken about being replaced by Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose for the band's upcoming tour.The English-born rocker, 68, told ABC he was 'personally crushed' to retire from live performances after he was told he risked becoming deaf if he continued.'(It was) the darkest day of my professional life,' he said of learning he could not join AC/DC for the European and US dates of their sold-out Rock or Bust tour. 'Personally crushed': Brian Johnson (left), the singer of Australian rock band AC/DC, has spoken about being replaced by Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose for the band's upcoming tour'I am personally crushed by this development more than anyone could ever imagine,' the Highway To Hell star continued.'Being part of AC/DC, making records and performing for the millions of devoted fans this past 36 years has been my life's work.'Brian, who joined the band in 1980 following the death of original singer Bon Scott, said he had 'no choice' for now but to step down from singing duties.

Rumours circulated for several weeks that Axl, 54, would be joining AC/DC as touring singer amid concerns Brian risked total deafness if he played more stadium gigs. Out with the old, in with the new: Brian (left) will be replaced for the US and European dates of AC/DC's Rock or Bust tour with Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose (right) Last month Axl, was spotted leaving the band's rehearsal space in Atlanta, Georgia - as local news outlets claimed he was also seen in the city when the band were auditioning potential singers.He was confirmed as touring singer on AC/DC's official website last week, as the band thanked Brian 'for his contributions and dedication to the band throughout the years'. The statement continued: 'We wish him all the best with his hearing issues and future ventures.'As much as we want this tour to end as it started, we understand, respect and support Brian's decision to stop touring and save his hearing. Long serving singer: English-born Brian - pictured here performing alongside guitarist Angus Young (right) with AC/DC recently - joined the Australian rock band in 1980 following the death of original frontman Bon Scott'We are dedicated to fulfilling the remainder of our touring commitments to everyone that has supported us over the years, and are fortunate that Axl Rose has kindly offered his support to help us fulfill this commitment'Meanwhile