In a recent chat on Planet Rock’s show Three Chords & The Truth, Duff McKagan clarified he does not join AC/DC as their bassist.
Earlier this year, fans thought he might become AC/DC’s new bassist. It was right before AC/DC announced their Power Up European Tour in February. Many believed it was possible. AC/DC’s longtime bassist Cliff Williams returned from retirement to perform last October.
Duff McKagan Talks Bassist Rumors
But Williams didn’t stay with the band. When AC/DC got ready for their summer tour, they chose Chris Chaney as their new bassist. Duff and his wife, Susan Holmes McKagan, discussed it during their interview. The rocker shared:
“So AC/DC had to get a new bass player – and I kinda know what’s going on there a little bit. We don’t need to say who it is.”
Duff recalled the confusion:
“Ok, but it’s not me. So I’m getting texts, ‘Hey, congratulations on the new gig!’ Even Slash texted me, ‘Hey, are you doing the AC/DC gig?’ Friends from Seattle, London, Australia, you name it I’ve been getting texts. I’m like, ‘It’s not me, where are you hearing this from?!’”
After Susan talked about how much she likes AC/DC, McKagan added:
“If they need me for anything, I’m there for them, but I’m not the new bass player.”
AC/DC’s Power Up Tour
AC/DC announced their plans for the Power Up European Tour last month, writing on their social media:
“We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘Power Up’ European Tour. Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff. The tour will see us play shows across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France & Ireland this Summer. We can’t wait to see you all out there.”
The tour starts May 17 in Germany and ends August 17 in Dublin, Ireland. It is the band’s return to the European stages after an eight-year hiatus. They will support their 2020 album, ‘Power Up.’ AC/DC also announced that The Pretty Reckless would open for them.