{"product_id":"ac-dc-long-way-to-the-top","title":"AC\/DC: Long Way to the Top","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlug into the high-voltage history of AC\/DC, the Australian powerhouse that defined stadium rock, with this beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed in Sydney in 1973, AC\/DC became one of the most popular and bestselling bands in rock history with their loud, heavy, sweat-drenched, blues-based rock. In AC\/DC: Long Way to the Top (an updated edition of 2003's AC\/DC at 50), prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones from throughout their career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopoff covers everything down through the decades:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * The role played by the Angus and Malcolm Young’s older brother, George\u003cbr\u003e * The songwriting, legendary antics, and tragic death of vocalist Bon Scott\u003cbr\u003e * The mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs\u003cbr\u003e * The debut of singer Brian Johnson on the band’s mega breakthrough, Back in Black\u003cbr\u003e * The band’s fallow 1980s and 1990s resurgence\u003cbr\u003e * Later difficulties, such as Malcolm’s onset of dementia and passing, and the legal problems of drummer Phil Rudd\u003cbr\u003e * Expanded sections on Rock or Bust and Axl Rose's turn at lead vocal, and two new sections on Power Up\u003cbr\u003e * And, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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 as recently as their 2024–2026 Power Up tour. Every page is illustrated with stunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47751308607659,"sku":"9798317902308","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/3732\/9579\/files\/9798317902308.jpg?v=1788608005","url":"https:\/\/notjustbooks.com.au\/products\/ac-dc-long-way-to-the-top","provider":"Not Just Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}