While Australian rockers Jet are apparently open to the idea of reforming to open for AC/DC on the legendary group’s upcoming Rock or Bust Australian tour, it’s not set in concrete like we previously thought it might be.
As Tone Deaf reported back in May, an anonymous source informed Triple M that AC/DC were attempting to get Powderfinger, Silverchair or Jet to reform and support their tour, allegedly putting a mountain of cash on the table as an incentive.
The rumour soon proved to be false in regards to Silverchair and Powderfinger, who both denied the claim in interviews. However, Jet seemed more keen on the idea, even taking to Facebook to tease fans with the possibility.
The band shared an image of AC/DC’s forthcoming tour poster on their official Facebook page, accompanying the post with the caption, “Rumours?” The post led many fans to believe the rumours were true and they’d soon see Jet taking to a live stage again.
However, according to Jet bassist Mark Wilson, plans are far from set in stone. “I don’t want to put out the fire, but I have no idea yet. I’ll wait for Angus [Young, AC/DC guitarist] to call, because I haven’t heard anything,” he told Triple M.
“I think I’d prefer to get up [on stage] under our own steam but they’re an amazing band and I do love them very much. I think it would be a tough gig to get up before them. I don’t think you’d have the crowd on your side necessarily.”
While no contracts have been signed, Wilson said relations between the band members are nothing short of positive. “We’re like brothers,” he said. “I text Chris all the time. Cam and I live around the corner from each other. We’ve been through a lot together.”
Jet broke up back in 2012, following the release of their final studio album, 2009’s Shaka Rock. The band recently made headlines after shock rock legend Alice Cooper referred to them as “one of the last great rock and roll bands” in an interview with Music Feeds.
