Ac/Dc

by Dome, Malcolm

• ISBN13: 9780753505892
• ISBN10: 0753505894
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Virgin Pub

Summary

Arguably the world's greatest rock band, AC/DC have earned their place in the annals of music history. For almost three decades these master craftsmen have distilled the essence of rock 'n' roll, intoxicating each new generation of rock fans with their take-no-prisoners attitude and no-nonsense live shows. Through the extensive files of Kerrang and Sounds, this book tells the true story of AC/DC's phenomenal career -- from their days as a covers band in Sydney. Australia, in the early 70s, through the years of world domination and intense tragedy, to the present day and their recognition as true rock legends. With new material bringing the AC/DC story right up to date, plus a selection of classic photographs, this is essential reading for every rock fan. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	11	(2)
Dave Mustaine
Drums, Geetars, Lights - Action!	13	(10)
The early days before the formation of the band
A Li'l Shock Treatment	23	(12)
The formative years of the band in Australia and the recording of the first albums
Dirty Promises	35	(10)
The relocation to the UK, 1976
And the Geetar Man Played Geetar	45	(10)
The `Let There Be Rock' era, 1977
Hello, Americaaahhh!	55	(8)
AC/DC conquer the States, 1977
A Coming of Age	63	(10)
The `Powerage' era, 1978
All Hell Breakin' Loose	73	(12)
The `Highway To Hell' era 1979-80, and the introduction of producer `Mutt' Lange
Death of a Supreme Salesman	85	(12)
The Death of Bon Scott, 1980
Feel the Black Wind	97	(16)
The introduction of Brian Johnson and recording of `Back In Black', 1980
We, Monsters!	113	(12)
The Donington appearances, 1981/1984/1991
Cannon Fodder	125	(12)
The `For Those About To Rock' era, 1981-83
Switched On, Fired Up!	137	(12)
The `Flick Of The Switch' era: the departure of drummer Phil Rudd, 1983/84
Flying in Overdrive	149	(12)
The `Fly On The Wall'/`Who Made Who' era, 1985
The All-Electric Blow-Job!	161	(12)
The `Blow Up Your Video' era, 1988-90
On the Cutting Edge	173	(14)
The `Razor's Edge' era, the replacement of drummer Simon Wright, 1990-93
Going Live...and Beyond!	187	(16)
Bringing the story up to date
The UK Discography	203
AC/DC's Rock legacy detailed