Series synopsis
Brian Johnson's A Life on the Road is a British documentary television series that premiered on Sky Arts on April 28, 2017. It stars Brian Johnson, Roger Daltrey, Lars Ulrich and Nick Mason.
One of rock music’s iconic and tour-hardened frontmen, Brian Johnson, gives us a brand new and exclusive take on one aspect of the rock and roll life: live performance, touring and being ‘on the road’.
Premise
One of rock music’s iconic and tour-hardened frontmen, Brian Johnson, gives us a brand new and exclusive take on one aspect of the rock and roll life: live performance, touring and being ‘on the road’.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brian Johnson as Self
- Roger Daltrey as Self
- Lars Ulrich as Self
- Nick Mason as Self
- Sting as Self
- Joe Elliott as Self
- Robert Plant as Self
Guest cast
- Roger Daltrey as Self
- Lars Ulrich as Self
- Nick Mason as Self
- Sting as Self
- Joe Elliott as Self
- Robert Plant as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | September 17, 2020 | September 17, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 6 | April 28, 2017 | June 2, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 8, 2019 | April 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dave Grohl Two rock 'n' roll Hall of Famers come together at the Foo Fighters' studio in Los Angeles as the AC/DC frontman chats with the Nirvana drummer. |
September 17, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brian Johnson and Roger Daltrey AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson meets some of rock'n'roll's biggest names to share stories about what life is really like on the road. First up is The Who's Roger Daltrey. |
April 28, 2017 |
| 2 |
Brian Johnson and Lars Ulrich Brian Johnson heads to San Rafael, California, to meet Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, who shares candid stories from his band's legendary Wherever We May Roam tour. |
May 5, 2017 |
| 3 |
Brian Johnson and Nick Mason Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason gives Brian Johnson a tour of his car collection in the Cotswolds and reveals the secrets behind his band's elaborate live shows. |
May 12, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dolly Parton AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson meets up with famous friends to discuss their biggest tours, and the glory and grind of life on the road. First up is Dolly Parton. |
March 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
Billy Joel Brian meets legend Billy Joel, whose tours have been among the highest grossing in history, as he takes a look at the heady highs and major lows of life on the road. |
March 15, 2019 |
| 3 |
Mark Knopfler Brian Johnson talks sell-out tours and life on the road with Dire Straits legend Mark Knopfler. |
March 22, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Arts |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 28, 2017 |
| Last aired | April 12, 2019 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |