When Brian Johnson Crashed a Baseball Star’s Wedding and Shredded Led Zeppelin with Mark Tremonti
Some stories sound unbelievable, but this one is true. In 2004, Mark Tremonti, guitarist for Alter Bridge and Creed, showed up at a wedding in Florida and ended up jamming Led Zeppelin’s "Rock and Roll" with Brian Johnson from AC/DC.
The Unexpected Jam Session
The wedding was for former MLB star Johnny Damon. Tremonti explained to Metal Hammer,
“Johnny’s a famous baseball player in the States: he lives in my neighbourhood and he’s a friend of mine. He invited us to his wedding, and Brian Johnson was there.”
Someone suggested to Tremonti, “You should go up to Brian and see if he wants to get onstage and jam with you. Go barge in on the wedding band’s gear!”
The Bold Invitation
Rather than a cautious approach, Tremonti acted boldly:
“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 stuff and went, ‘F**k yeah, mate!’ Immediately. No second thought about it!”
A Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll Chaos
What came next was pure rock ‘n’ roll freedom. They played three songs, starting with Led Zeppelin’s "Rock and Roll" from Led Zeppelin IV—the only one Tremonti clearly remembers. He said,
“We didn’t play a single AC/DC song.”
The event quickly turned into an unplanned party, with guests and onlookers jumping on stage, creating a wild and joyful atmosphere.
Author’s Summary
This spontaneous jam session at a baseball star’s wedding shows how rock legends and close friends can create unforgettable moments of unplanned musical chaos.