{"product_id":"ac-dc-at-50","title":"AC\/DC at 50","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the ultimate rock band, \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e examines the extraordinary history of the Australian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003erichly illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their\u003cb\u003e 50th anniversary\u003c\/b\u003e by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Popoff covers everything down through the decades: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The role played by the Angus and Malcolm Young's older brother, George \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The songwriting, legendary antics, and tragic death of vocalist Bon Scott \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The debut of singer Brian Johnson on the band's mega breakthrough, \u003ci\u003eBack in Black\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The band's fallow 1980s and 1990s resurgence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Later difficulties, such as Malcolm's onset of dementia and passing and the legal problems of drummer Phil Rudd \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cb\u003e stunning concert and candid offstage photography\u003c\/b\u003e, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The result is\u003cb\u003e an epic tribute\u003c\/b\u003e to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history--in a milestone year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking out of Toronto, Canada, \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (martinpopoff.com) has penned more than 100 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting, including \u003ci\u003eRush: The Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLed Zeppelin: Song by Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd: Album by Album\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBowie at 75\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKiss at 50\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Groove\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, he has appeared in \u003ci\u003eRevolver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuitar World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRecord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollector\u003c\/i\u003e, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com. Martin also worked on the award-winning documentaries \u003ci\u003eRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas\u003c\/i\u003e for Banger Films.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50651654488338,"sku":"9780760377413","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fe62dff9-b3f3-461d-8df4-6190b1775849.jpg?v=1733306739","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ac-dc-at-50","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}