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Highway To Hell: The Life and Times of AC/DC Legend Bon Scott

Highway To Hell: The Life and Times of AC/DC Legend Bon Scott


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About the Book

Since its initial publication in Australia, Highway to Hell has established itself as a classic of rock writing. It's the definitive account of AC/DC's rise to fame, when the ribald lyrics and charismatic stage presence of singer Bon Scott, along with the formidable guitar work of brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, defined a new and highly influential brand of rock'n'roll. Drawing on many first-person interviews and featuring a gallery of rare photos, Clinton Walker traces AC/DC's career through the life of their original front man, from the Scottish roots he shared with the Youngs to small-time gigs to recording studios and international success - right up to Bon Scott's shocking death in 1980, just as the band were attaining the worldwide recognition for which they had worked so tirelessly. AC/DC's undiminished superstar status today - and their lasting influence on such different genres as hard rock, grunge, and rap/metal - ensure that Bon Scott's presence continues to be felt. The 4-CD set Bonfire, which compiled much of the band's work with Scott, was an international bestseller in 1999, and Mojo magazine ran an extensive cover story on AC/DC in December 2000. Now Highway to Hell offers the full story of this seminal rock figure. Except for one short-lived British edition, Highway to Hell has not been available outside Australia, so there will certainly be considerable interest in this book.

About the Author :
Clinton Walker is the author of several books and documentaries on Australian music. His other books include Inner City Sound, The Next Thing, and Stranded: The Secret History of Australian Independent Music. His latest project, Buried Country: The Story of Aboriginal Country Music (2000), is a documentary film as well as a book; Walker also compiled a double CD of the film's music.

Review :
"A well-written and thoroughly researched biography... sensitive but unsentimental." - Q "Like the Doors after the publication of No One Here Gets Out Alive, the Bon Scott-era AC/DC is about to become a bona fide cult sensation. A timely and acclaimed biography." - Billboard "Bon Scott was possibly the most likeable rogue ever to walk the earth, and Clinton Walker paints a vivid picture of not just the man but also the machinations of being in a rock band." - Who Weekly, Australia "Great stories about Bon's reckless spirit, about the Young brothers, about what being on the road is really all about. A compulsory read." - Metal Hammer "What makes Walker's book much more than another well-written saga of a larrikin rock'n'roll singer is that he realizes the music doesn't exist in a vaccum - it both shapes and reflects popular culture....Aside from the historical overview, perceptive insights, and wonderful anecdotes, there are fabulous photos and illustrations." - Sydney Morning Herald"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781891241130
  • Publisher: Puncture Publications
  • Publisher Imprint: Verse Chorus Press,U.S.
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 424 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1891241133
  • Publisher Date: 07 Jun 2001
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 317
  • Sub Title: The Life and Times of AC/DC Legend Bon Scott
  • Width: 129 mm


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