A beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the ultimate rock
band, AC/DC at 50 examines the extraordinary history of the Australian
rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated
gatefold timeline***.***
Formed in Australia in 1973, AC/DC became one of the most popular and
best-selling bands in rock history with their loud, heavy,
sweat-drenched, blues-based rock. This richly illustrated book from
prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band on the
occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50
most significant milestones.
Popoff covers everything down through the decades:
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The role played by the Angus and Malcolm Young's older brother, George
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The songwriting, legendary antics, and tragic death of vocalist Bon
Scott
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The mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs
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The debut of singer Brian Johnson on the band's mega breakthrough,
Back in Black
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The band's fallow 1980s and 1990s resurgence
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Later difficulties, such as Malcolm's onset of dementia and passing
and the legal problems of drummer Phil Rudd
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And, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs
In examining 50 touchstones, Popoff provides a unique presentation of
AC/DC's career arc from Sydney pub band to international mega-platinum
stadium fillers. Every page is illustrated with stunning concert and
candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture
sleeves, ticket stubs, and more.
The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and
admired bands in rock history--in a milestone year.
