Brian Johnson To Guest On STING's New Solo Album

AC/DC's Brian Johnson To Guest On STING's New Solo Album





According to Ultimate Classic Rock, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson is appearing on legendary THE POLICE singer STING's upcoming new solo album.





Entitled The Last Ship, Universal will release the opus on September 24th.



According to a press release, the album is inspired by Sting’s
forthcoming play of the same name and explores the central themes of
homecoming and self-discovery, drawing upon his memories of growing up
in the shadow of the Swan Hunters Shipyard in Wallsend. His personal
reminiscences illuminate universal truths – the complexity of
relationships, the passage of time and the importance of family and
community – to form an affecting, complex parable for our modern times.






The play, in which Sting has been creatively immersed for nearly
three years, debuts on Broadway in 2014 and is a collaboration with Tony
Award winners Joe Mantello (director; Wicked, Other Desert Cities),
John Logan (writer; Red, Skyfall)) and Brian Yorkey (writer; Next to
Normal). The Last Ship tells the story of the demise of the shipbuilding
industry in 1980s Newcastle which had, for so long, shaped and
overshadowed the city, its development, and its community.



The Last Ship album is produced by Rob Mathes (Sting, ERIC CLAPTON,
ELTON JOHN, LOU REED, CARLY SIMON) and engineered and mixed by Donal
Hodgson. The album will be available as both a digital and physical
release in two configurations - a 12-song version and a 2-disc deluxe
version featuring five additional tracks. The 12-song version will also
be available on vinyl.