{"product_id":"9780760377413-ac-dc-at-50","title":"AC\/DC at 50","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthored by acclaimed rock writer Martin Popoff, \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e provides a visually stunning and authoritative celebration of the legendary Aussie rockers on their 50th anniversary.\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormed 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopoff covers everything down through the decades:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role played by the Angus and Malcolm Young’s older brother, George\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe songwriting, legendary antics, and tragic death of vocalist Bon Scott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe debut of singer Brian Johnson on the band’s mega breakthrough, \u003ci\u003eBack in Black\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe band’s fallow 1980s and 1990s resurgence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater difficulties, such as Malcolm’s onset of dementia and passing and the legal problems of drummer Phil Rudd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40762337886305,"sku":"9780760377413","price":37.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36362171_74981f83-f4ea-4b38-8c70-1d866bc3c54e.jpg?v=1759442443","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780760377413-ac-dc-at-50","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}