{"product_id":"acdc-martin-popoff-9798317902308","title":"AC\/DC: Long Way to the Top","description":"\u003cb\u003ePlug into the high-voltage history of AC\/DC, the Australian powerhouse that defined stadium rock, with this beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC: Long Way to the Top \u003c\/i\u003e(an updated edition of 2003's \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e), prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones from throughout their career. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePopoff covers everything down through the decades: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eExpanded sections on \u003ci\u003eRock or Bust \u003c\/i\u003eand Axl Rose's turn at lead vocal, and two new sections on \u003ci\u003ePower Up\u003c\/i\u003e\n\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 as recently as their 2024-2026 \u003ci\u003ePower Up \u003c\/i\u003etour. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Popoff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798317902308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Motorbooks International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.88h x 9.50w x 0.73d","brand":"Martin Popoff","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48659732365567,"sku":"9798317902308","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/acdc-martin-popoff-9798317902308","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}