{"product_id":"acdc-at-50-9780760377413","title":"AC\/DC at 50","description":"\u003cp\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Popoff covers everything down through the decades: \u003c\/p\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\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Motorbooks International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760377413\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.19lbs","brand":"Martin Popoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42720810533045,"sku":"9780760377413","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_34ba6b4a-ff73-484b-b5d6-6a2c034fea03.jpg?v=1675179521","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/acdc-at-50-9780760377413","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}