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Highway to Hell: The Life and Death of AC/DC Legend Bon Scott Second Edition
Author(s): Clinton Walker (Author)
- Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
- Publication Date: November 15, 2007
- Edition: Second
- Language: English
- Print length: 312 pages
- ISBN-10: 1891241230
- ISBN-13: 9781891241239
Book Description
The definitive account of AC/DC’s rise to fame, when the ribald lyrics and charismatic stage presence of singer Bon Scott, along with the guitar work of Angus and Malcolm Young, defined a new, highly influential brand of rock and roll. Drawing on many interviews and featuring a gallery of rare photos, Clinton Walker traces the band’s career through the life of their original front man, from small-time gigs to international success, up to Scott’s shocking death in 1980. AC/DC’s undiminished superstar status (they’re the fourth-bestselling band of all time), and their indelible influence on a succession of genres from metal to grunge to rap, ensure that Bon Scott’s presence continues to be felt strongly. HIGHWAY TO HELL offers the full story of this seminal rock figure. A consistent seller since it was first published here in 2001, HIGHWAY TO HELL has been updated for this edition. New details that have come to light in recent years about the last hours of Scott’s life have been added, enabling the author to dispel persistent rumors and myths and once more set the record straight.
Editorial Reviews
Review
à  Bon Scott was possibly the most likeable rogue ever to walk the earth, and Clinton Walker paints a vivid picture… — Who Weekly (Australia)
à  Great stories about Bonà  s reckless spirit, about the Young brothers, about what being on the road is really all about. —
Metal HammerAbout the Author
Clinton Walker is the author of several books and documentaries on Australian music. His other books include Inner City Sound and Stranded: The Secret History of Australian Independent Music, and Buried Country: The Story of Aboriginal Country Music (2000)
