{"product_id":"ac-dc-1","title":"AC\/DC","description":"Plug 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\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopoff covers everything down through the decades:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The role played by the Angus and Malcolm Young’s older brother, George- The songwriting, legendary antics, and tragic death of vocalist Bon Scott- The mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs- The debut of singer Brian Johnson on the band’s mega breakthrough, Back in Black- The band’s fallow 1980s and 1990s resurgence- Later difficulties, such as Malcolm’s onset of dementia and passing, and the legal problems of drummer Phil Rudd- Expanded sections on Rock or Bust and Axl Rose's turn at lead vocal, and two new sections on Power Up- And, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs\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 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history.","brand":"Quarto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57627521253702,"sku":"9798317902308","price":17.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/3081\/3510\/files\/77dc2c12ae2f7ef961c177c9a88fe16210794e9a367014d0c44c8f88b249d4cf.jpg?v=1792186620","url":"https:\/\/www.averdo.com\/en\/products\/ac-dc-1","provider":"Averdo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}