Name: Ac
Price: 33.29 EUR
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Author: Martin Popoff
ISBN: 9780760377413

Type

Physical Book

Author

Martin Popoff

Publisher

Motorbooks International

Language

English

Pages

192

Format

Hardcover

Weight

1.45 kg.

ISBN13

9780760377413

Synopsis "Ac "

A beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the ultimate rock band, AC/DC at 50 examines the extraordinary history of the Australian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline. Formed in Australia in 1973, AC/DC became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history with their loud, heavy, sweat-drenched, blues-based rock. This richly illustrated book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones. Popoff covers everything down through the decades: 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 And, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs In examining 50 touchstones, Popoff provides a unique presentation of AC/DC's career arc from Sydney pub band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers. Every page is illustrated with stunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more. The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history--in a milestone year.

Martin Popoff

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Martin Popoff is an influential Canadian music journalist and writer, born on April 28, 1963 in Castlegar, British Columbia. Recognized as one of the most prolific chroniclers of heavy metal, he has written over 100 books and approximately 7,900 record reviews, covering genres such as hard rock, classic rock, and punk. His work ranges from biographies of iconic bands to music collecting guides

Popoff co-founded and was the editor-in-chief of Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles magazine, one of Canada's most prominent metal publications. Additionally, he has collaborated with media such as Guitar World, Revolver, Goldmine, Record Collector, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com, and has worked on award-winning documentaries about Rush and ZZ Top

Among his most notable books are The Collector’s Guide to Heavy Metal (in its 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s editions), Anthem: Rush in the '70s, AC/DC at 50, Judas Priest: Album by Album, and The Who & Quadrophenia. His detailed style and focus on rock history have established him as a key figure in the documentation and critique of heavy metal

Currently, Popoff resides in Toronto, Ontario, and continues to be an authoritative voice in music criticism and rock-specialized literature

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