{"product_id":"acdc-at-50-isbn-9780760377413","title":"AC\/DC at 50","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the ultimate rock band, \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e examines the extraordinary history of the Australian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormed 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 \u003cb\u003erichly illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their\u003cb\u003e 50th anniversary\u003c\/b\u003e by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopoff covers everything down through the decades:\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\u003eAnd, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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. 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\u003cb\u003e an epic tribute\u003c\/b\u003e to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892495970533,"sku":"NP9780760377413","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_4b97d7f6-68ff-4e59-ae81-9494b7cdb87a.jpg?v=1773100270","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/acdc-at-50-isbn-9780760377413","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}