AC/DC singer gets honorary degree

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has been awarded an honorary degree.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014 - 16:47

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has been awarded an honorary degree.

Returning to his native North East of England, the rock frontman was awarded the title of doctor of music by Northumbria University for the “significant contribution he has made to the music industry”.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: North East of England Place: Dunston, Gateshead Place: US Place: North East Place: UK Person: Brian Johnson Person: Johnson Person: Andrew Wathey Organisation: AC/DC Organisation: Northumbria University Organisation: Back in Black

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