In an unforgettable turn of events, guitarist Mark Tremonti, known for his work with Alter Bridge and Creed, experienced an impromptu jam session during a Florida wedding that felt like something straight out of a rock and roll fairy tale. The setting was an extravagant reception for former MLB star Johnny Damon, where the atmosphere was electric with the spirit of celebration and revelry.
Tremonti recounted the chaotic yet exhilarating scene. He and his friends had received a warm invitation from Damon, a local celebrity and friend. As the festivities buzzed around them, Tremonti spotted Brian Johnson, the iconic lead singer of AC/DC, among the guests. His adventurous spirit kicked in when someone suggested he approach Johnson about jamming with him on stage.
Seizing the moment, Tremonti approached the legendary vocalist while he was getting a drink. “Hi, Brian; I’m Mark, I’m a guitar player. Do you want to go onstage and jam some songs?” he asked, and to his delight, Johnson responded without hesitation: “F**k yeah, mate!”
What followed was a spontaneous celebration of rock music as the two musicians dove into a set that kicked off with Led Zeppelin’s classic “Rock and Roll.” Amidst the raucous crowd of wedding attendees and curious onlookers coming together on stage, Tremonti and Johnson managed to create an atmosphere of pure joy and unrestrained enthusiasm. Tremonti noted that, despite the absence of a carefully planned performance, they didn’t even play an AC/DC song—only the spirit of rock held sway that night.
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For Tremonti, this experience was particularly poignant. Shortly before the wedding, he had faced upheaval with Creed’s split, and he was in the early stages of forming Alter Bridge with Myles Kennedy. The unexpected jam with Johnson served as a potent reminder of the unifying power of music—a cathartic escape amid professional uncertainty.
Johnson, embodying his showman essence, demonstrated that grand performances are not always confined to arenas or extravagant productions. Sometimes, all it takes is an open bar, a wedding reception, and an eager crowd to ignite the magic of live music. The evening became a celebration that transcended generations, uniting rock legends and everyday revelers under a canopy of chandeliers, turning an ordinary wedding into an extraordinary moment etched in the annals of rock history.
This collision of rock royalty encapsulated the essence of musical camaraderie—one that continues to resonate long after the last chord has been strummed.
