Legendary drummer Chris Slade has confirmed via Facebook that he will be behind the kit for AC/DC when they perform at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, taking place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles today (Sunday, February 8th).

Says Slade: "This is an amazing opportunity for me, after all most people don’t ever get to play with their favourite band once, let alone TWICE! I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support I have been shown personally, on the Facebook page and other social media, not one comment has gone unread and it has been very humbling, Thanks so much. We apologise for the secrecy, please understand this was for all the right reasons."

Slade performed with the band from 1989 to 1994, including their multi-platinum 1990 album, The Razors Edge, and will be filling in for Phil Rudd. “Music's Biggest Night” will be broadcast in the US live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).