Billy Joel rang in the New Year at the Amway Center in Florida, saving one big surprise for midnight. AC/DC's Brian Johnson joined the New York native on stage for a heavy rendition of his band's classic "You Shook Me All Night Long." The crowd could not have been happier.
Joel got up from his piano for this one and slung a guitar around his body for the 1980 tune from Back in Black. Johnson howls in the clip below, via Ultimate Classic Rock, as Joel and his band play a spot-on cover. The crowd freaks out at the end of the song, knowing too well that they just witnessed two of rock's best slay an awesome song.
Previously, Johnson stopped by Madison Square Garden in March to perform the tune with Joel. The Piano Man also took on "Highway to Hell" in August with Dead Daisies frontman Jon Stevens.
Everyone in the rock realm seems to be showing some love for AC/DC as of late. Gov't Mule collaborated with Slash and Myles Kennedy New Year's Eve on an entire set made famous by the Australian rockers. The setlist included "Shoot to Thrill," "T.N.T." and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." Check it out here.
AC/DC is currently riding high on the release of their new album, Rock or Bust. The effort peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 behind "Play Ball" and the title track. It is the first AC/DC album to not feature Malcolm Young, who left the band after being diagnosed with dementia.
The fate of longtime drummer Phil Rudd is still unknown. The percussionist is facing charges of threatening to kill and drug possession. A murder-for-hire charge was dropped due to the lack of evidence. Rudd recently said he wants his job back when the ordeal is over.
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