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One is the singer of the hard rock band AC/DC
There's another Brian Johnson that leads the Worship with his wife Jenn in Bethel Redding, California.
Brian Johnson (born October 5, 1947 in Dunston, Gateshead, England) is a singer best known as the front-man for the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He currently lives in Sarasota, Florida, USA.
Johnson joined AC/DC in 1980, after the death of band's former lead singer Bon Scott. He is credited with pushing the band in a more heavy metal direction, beginning with his first album with AC/DC, Back in Black, now regarded as a rock landmark and one of the five top-selling albums of all time. It and his subsequent albums with the group have made him one of the most recognized and emulated voices in rock music.
Before AC/DC, Johnson had joined the Newcastle glam-rock band Geordie in 1972. After a number of hit singles, the band split up in 1976 but Johnson re-formed it in 1980. Just after a record contract had been signed, Johnson was asked to audition for AC/DC. He got the job by singing the Ike and Tina Turner song "Nutbush City Limits," and AC/DC's own "Whole Lotta Rosie", which was performed in 1977 with Bon Scott. He was the band's first choice. Unbeknownst to Johnson, a fan in Cleveland, Ohio had sent a Geordie album to AC/DC shortly after Bon Scott's death, urging them to consider him. And years earlier, Bon Scott himself had also praised Johnson's singing and energetic performance style to the rest of AC/DC after seeing Geordie play. (According to legend, this was the night Johnson was rushed to hospital after the show to have his appendix removed, which accounted for his writhing around on the stage.)
For ten years, Johnson cowrote all of AC/DC's songs with the Young brothers until personal matters diverted him in 1990, when the band's album The Razor's Edge was being written. Johnson now handles all the lead vocals, for the band, with backing vocals by Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and occasionally Angus Young when performing "T.N.T.".
Johnson's sartorial trademark is that he is seldom seen in public without a cap, pulled down above his eyes. Originally, he wore a flat cap, once regarded as a symbol of Tyneside (Bryan Ferry wears one on the back of his album Taxi), but in recent years, he has generally worn a baseball cap instead. Despite the headgear, he has a full head of hair.
Johnson's father was a Sergeant Major of the British Army's Durham Light Infantry; his mother came from Italy. Johnson credits his father for giving him his shouting voice.
Johnson's marriage, which produced two children, ended in divorce shortly before he joined AC/DC.
I Love Your Name
Brian Johnson Lyrics
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I love Your name, the Angels love it too
I love Your name, it is powerful
I love Your name, the Angels love it too
Hallelujah, name above all names
Hallelujah, You're worthy of all praise
Jesus, You're worthy of all praise
The lyrics of the song "I Love Your Name" by Brian Johnson are a declaration of love and reverence towards the name of Jesus Christ. The repetition of "I love Your name" shows the depth of the artist's devotion and admiration for the name that holds such power and significance. The lyrics describe the name of Jesus as wonderful and powerful, attributes that invoke praise and worship from the angels in heaven. The song echoes the biblical teachings that proclaim the uniqueness and supreme authority of the name of Jesus.
The chorus of the song, "Hallelujah, name above all names, Hallelujah, You're worthy of all praise" underscores the message of the song. Hallelujah is a Hebrew term that means "praise the Lord." The artist uses the chorus to acknowledge Jesus as the name above all names and deserving of all praise. The term "name above all names" appears in the Bible in Philippians 2:9-11, where it says that God has exalted Jesus to the highest place and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name.
Overall, the song is a testimony of the love and adoration that the artist has for Jesus Christ. It acknowledges the power and significance of Jesus' name and encourages listeners to join in singing praises to the name above all names.
Line by Line Meaning
I love Your name, it is wonderful
Your name is amazing and fills me with awe and admiration.
I love Your name, the Angels love it too
Even the divine beings recognize and appreciate the greatness of Your name.
I love Your name, it is powerful
Your name has immense strength and authority that cannot be denied.
Hallelujah, name above all names
Praise and exaltation to the highest degree for the name that reigns supreme over all others.
Hallelujah, You're worthy of all praise
You deserve all honor, accolades, and admiration for Your greatness and majesty.
Jesus, name above all names
No other name can compare to the magnificence and significance of Jesus' name.
Jesus, You're worthy of all praise
Out of all beings, Jesus deserves the utmost respect, admiration, and reverence for His incredible feats and qualities.
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