"I walked up behind him: ‘Hi Brian Johnson, I’m a guitar player. Do you want to go onstage and jam some songs?’ He went, 'Yeah mate!'" How an AC/DC legend and a heavyweight guitarist covered Led Zeppelin at a famous baseball player's wedding | Louder

How Mark Tremonti and Brian Johnson Jammed Led Zeppelin at a Wedding

Many wedding guests could hardly believe what they witnessed. Alter Bridge and Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti once joined forces with AC/DC legend Brian Johnson to perform Led Zeppelin songs—at a wedding, of all places.

Tremonti revealed the story in a recent Metal Hammer interview, recalling how their impromptu jam took place during the 2004 wedding of former baseball star Johnny Damon in Florida.

“Johnny’s a famous baseball player in the States: he lives in my neighbourhood and he’s a friend of mine,” said Tremonti. “He invited us to his wedding, and Brian Johnson was there.”

Guests encouraged Tremonti to approach Johnson and ask if he’d like to perform with the wedding band. The guitarist didn’t hesitate to take the chance.

“He was getting a drink, and I walked up behind him like, ‘Hi, Brian; I’m Mark, I’m a guitar player. Do you want to go onstage and jam some songs?’ He grabbed his junk and went, ‘Fuck yeah, mate!’ Immediately. No second thought about it!”

The duo launched into three songs together, starting with Led Zeppelin’s classic Rock And Roll from their 1971 album Led Zeppelin IV.

“We didn’t play a single AC/DC song,” Tremonti added. “And then it just went on, with other people getting onstage, and I think I played two more songs.”

Author’s Summary

At Johnny Damon’s 2004 wedding, Mark Tremonti and Brian Johnson spontaneously rocked a Led Zeppelin cover, creating an unforgettable musical moment for everyone present.

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