{"product_id":"ac-dc","title":"AC\/DC","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlug into the high-voltage history of AC\/DC, the Australian powerhouse that defined stadium rock, with this beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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 \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC: Long Way to the Top \u003c\/i\u003e(an updated edition of 2003's \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e), prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones from throughout their career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopoff covers everything down through the decades:\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eExpanded sections on \u003ci\u003eRock or Bust \u003c\/i\u003eand Axl Rose's turn at lead vocal, and two new sections on \u003ci\u003ePower Up\u003c\/i\u003e\n\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 as recently as their 2024–2026 \u003ci\u003ePower Up \u003c\/i\u003etour. 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 an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57513536520565,"sku":"9798317902308","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798317902308.jpg?v=1787220303","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/ac-dc","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}