No more signed books

I hope Back In Black isn't the only AC/DC album covered in depth. Although to be honest it probably will be which I will find disappointing.

Looking forward to the 6 or 8 pages about the Simon Wright era.

Lmao

i doubt there will be too much "hard facts or insightful stories" in it, remember the sort of gagging order that the Youngs seem to hold over the other members and even the band activity itself, never in a bad way i just think that maybe if your in AC/DC there are certain things that just dont get talked about publicly, while under the banner of "AC/DC", lets be honest they dont even do "tittle tattle".

A champion of a man. Hadn't signed in here for a while, very glad I did now. I'll be getting this ordered.

Posted By: azelIf the band are finished, we might get a warts and all account.
If they are going to tour/record again, it'll be a reserved account.

When Blur's Alex James wrote his brilliant autobiography Bit of a Blur Damon Albarn warned him that if he included anything that pissed him off he'd concentrate on Gorillaz for the next x years and shelve any Blur reunion plans.

I don't expect any new relevations in terms of what all went down on the Bahamas in '83 and lead to the firing of Phil, or if there were really some of Bon's lyrics used on BIB, any finger pointing regarding the situation in 2016 and no new inisghts if he stepped down on his own from lyric writing or if it was a unilateral decision by Mal and Ang. And I think none of you should expect anything like that so you won't be dissapointed. I think Brian is a person with a pretty positive approach to life. Plus he is humble and he knows that getting the job in AC/DC was the equivalent of winning in the lottery (many stars had to align that the whole thing turned out so good for him in 1980). So I would be very very surprised if there's any hint at dirt washing. What I expect is a entertaining read with lots of new insights into Brian's life and career before AC/DC, some good stories and accolades from his time with AC/DC, some warm memories of Mal and a little insight into his private life.

Posted By: NoisePollutionI take a break from the site for the first time in forever and missed the news. Now the signed is sold out. Guess I'll just have to hitchhike to Florida. May not make it out alive but it could be worth it.

try here my friend

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OH NO !...has anyone noticed the full title of the book ?...i hope this is wrong !

https://www.bookdepo...

Oh dear. I'm assuming that's not what people were expecting/hoping for.

damn its true !................

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson will publish his memoir, The Lives of Brian, on October 26th via Dey Street Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at HarperCollins.

The Lives of Brian will find Johnson covering his early life and career: chronicling his childhood growing up in a small town in England, starting his first band, and ultimately replacing AC/DC’s late first frontman, Bon Scott, and making the band’s 1980 classic, Back in Black.

“Brian’s memoir captures an unforgettable moment in rock history,” William Morrow’s SVP and Executive Editor, Maura DiPreta, added. “Anyone who wants to understand Brian’s roots, as well as the moment of ignition when he joined AC/DC and helped create a monster album, will be in for an unforgettable ride.”

Johnson was born to a steelworker and WWII veteran father and an Italian mother, growing up in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, a working-class town. He was musically inclined and sang with the church choir. By the early '70s, he performed with the glam rock band GEORDIE, and they had a couple hits, but it was tough going. So tough that by 1976, they disbanded and Brian turned to a blue-collar life.

Then 1980 changed everything. Bon Scott, the lead singer and lyricist of the Australian rock band AC/DC died at 33. The band auditioned singers, among them Johnson, whom Scott himself had seen perform and raved about. Within days, Johnson was in a studio with the band, working with founding members Angus and Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd, along with producer Mutt Lange.

When the album, "Back In Black", was released in July — a mere three months after Johnson had joined the band — it exploded, going on to sell 50 million copies worldwide, and triggering a years-long worldwide tour. It has been declared "the biggest-selling hard rock album ever made" and "the best-selling heavy-metal album in history."

The band toured the world for a full year to support the album, changing the face of rock music — and Johnson's life — forever.

heres the Deluxe £100.00 version

https://www.roughtra...

Atleast wait till it's out before you start whining and bitching. I guess the BIB thing in the title could very well be just a marketing move to sell a few more copies.

Get your bingo cards out for
• Rolling thunder
• Olga from the Volga
• Playing pool with the crew
• the hoover advert
• Nutbush City Limits
• Writing YSMANL in one go

Posted By: YoungAngus1999Get your bingo cards out for
• Rolling thunder
• Olga from the Volga
• Playing pool with the crew
• the hoover advert
• Nutbush City Limits
• Writing YSMANL in one go

Yes, probably much of the standard story we already know. We'll see.

Watch out, scalpers about

Even if it does stop at 1980 I'm sure it'll be a fun read although yes I'd like chapters that cover the making of every AC/DC album.

did you get one ? ; }

Posted By: azelBrian might be being clever. Leaves scope for another book.

That could potentially (but not likely) result in a whole book dedicated only to the FOTW and BUYV albums.

Madness. People bidding up to a £100 on eBay for a "signed" copy.