Bad Boy Boogie

Author: Thomas Pluck
Publisher: Down & Out Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253

Book Description
When Jay Desmarteaux steps out of from prison after serving twenty-five years for murdering a vicious school bully, he tries to follow his convict mentor’s advice: the best revenge is living well. But questions gnaw at his gut: Where have his folks disappeared to? Why do old friends want him gone? And who wants him dead? Teaming with his high school sweetheart turned legal Valkyrie, a hulking body shop bodybuilder, and a razor-wielding gentleman’s club house mother, Jay will unravel a tangle of deception all the way back to the bayous where he was born. With an iron-fisted police chief on his tail and a ruthless mob captain at his throat, he’ll need his wits, his fists, and his father’s trusty Vietnam war hatchet to hack his way through a toxic jungle of New Jersey corruption that makes the gator-filled swamps of home feel like the shallow end of the kiddie pool.

Bad Boy Boogie

Author: Jeff Apter
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1761062352
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 299

Book Description
The life, death and rock'n'roll rollercoaster career of AC/DC frontman Bon Scott. Bon Scott was once asked if he was AC or DC. 'Neither,' he grinned, 'I'm the lightning flash in the middle.' And that's how he lived his life. No one had the same skill with lyrics as Bon, who called his words 'toilet poetry', his 'dirty ditties'. He could also vividly depict life on the road, best heard in the AC/DC classics 'Long Way to the Top' and 'Highway to Hell'. When Bon appeared on Countdown in March 1975, the impression he left was indelible. The ugliest schoolgirl to ever grace the small screen, Bon was a mess of tattoos and pigtails, wearing an awkwardly short skirt, all the while puffing on a ciggie. His bandmates, not just the audience, were in hysterics. The video quickly became part of Oz rock folklore. Bon was always the joker in the AC/DC pack. He'd happily pose for a photograph with a joint dangling from his lips or be interviewed in cut-off shorts with a banana provocatively stuffed into his waistband. Anything to elicit a laugh. The off-stage stories surrounding Bon are legendary. After spending a lively couple of days with Bon, Ol' 55 singer Jim Manzie said, 'My rock-and-roll education was pretty much complete.' Bad Boy Boogie is the first biography to focus on Bon's remarkable gifts as a lyricist, frontman and rascal. In short, the real Bon Scott.

AC/DC - The Early Years & Bon Scott

Author: Neil Daniels
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
ISBN: 1786061538
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
Often regarded as the greatest frontman in the history of rock music, Bon Scott tragically died on February 19, 1980 but his memory lives through the music he created with AC/DC. From 1975 s Australian album High Voltage to 1980 s Highway To Hell, Bon Scott and AC/DC were a global force to be reckoned with. AC/DC formed in 1973 but it wasn’t until the latter half of 1974 that Scottish born singer Robert Belford Scott joined the fold. Scott would help take AC/DC to legendary heights of success. Although the band s success did not arrive quickly, they released a stream of stunning albums and were undoubtedly the most electrifying live rock band of the 1970s. Despite the latterday success of the band, the Bon Scott years of 1974 to 1980 are often regarded by many as the band s most fertile creative period. Those years spawned 1976 s Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, 1977 s Let There Be Rock and 1978 s Powerage, not forgetting the now legendary live album, If You Want Blood You’ve Got It from 1978. Exploring the two Australian albums, the five international studio albums as well as other releases featuring Bon Scott, this book AC/DC - The Early Years With Bon Scott is a fitting recognition of Bon Scott s legacy and a reminder of just how influential AC/DC s 1970s period remains. Charts the most creative period of the band s history from 1973 to Bon Scott s death in 1980. Includes a foreword from Uriah Heep’s Mick Box. Bonus chapter on Back In Black: the first album with Brian Johnson. Extensively covers AC/DC s five international albums and two Australia-only releases with Bon Scott. Perfect as a fans book as well as a book for AC/DC beginners. Bon Scott was voted the greatest frontman of all time by Classic Rock magazine. The most successful Aussie band of all time. A movie about Bon Scott s life is currently in production.

AC/DC on track

Author: Chris Sutton
Publisher: Sonicbond Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1789523508
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
AC/DC are a global rock institution and big brand name. The secret to their success has always been that they are a rock ‘n’ roll band, pure and simple, undiluted by trends with a solid authenticity and no frills or pretentiousness. Chris Sutton examines the recorded output of the band in detail, helped by new interview material with former members, collaborators and friends in manager Michael Browning, drummers Peter Clack, Noel Taylor and Tony Currenti, engineer/producer Mike Fraser, logo designer Gerard Huerta, bassist Ian Hampton and engineer Dave Thoener. They have one of the world’s biggest-selling albums in Back In Black, but is it their best album, and which are their best songs? As well as commentary and analysis of every track on every studio album, space is also given to B-sides and out-takes, while the live albums and box sets are also discussed. The background to each album is also covered as the band navigate tragedy and setbacks with a determination to keep going – rock or bust! Whether you wish to revisit old favourites or learn about those gems you missed, AC/DC On Track is the essential guide to this legendary band’s music. Chris Sutton manages Smethwick Heritage Centre Museum and has written several publications for them. He has also written several plays. This book is his fourth for Sonicbond Publishing, with several more to follow. He lives in Great Malvern, UK.

AC/DC

Author: Martin Huxley
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250096529
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Over the decades, AC/DC has carved out a unique niche in the rock world. Thanks to their stubborn refusal to alter their aggressive, in-your-face style that has been their stock in trade, they have emerged as one of the essential cornerstones of contemporary hard rock. Frank, humorous, and accurate, this full-blooded biography takes a look this tenacious Australian quintet.

The Little Black Songbook: AC/DC

Author: Wise Publications
Publisher: Wise Publications
ISBN: 0857129155
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
This edition of The Little Black Songbook presents the complete lyrics and chords to over 90 classics by AC/DC! This handy chord songbook is perfect for any aspiring guitarist, ideal for group singalongs, a spot of busking or simply to rock out with the Aussie legends. This little book includes: - Back In Black - Can't Stop Rock 'N' Roll - Caught With Your Pants Down - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap - For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) - Girls Got Rhythm - Given The Dog A Bone - Have A Drink On Me - Heatseeker - Hells Bells - High Voltage - Highway To Hell - It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) - Jailbreak - Let There Be Rock - Shake A Leg - She's Got Balls - Shoot To Thrill - Stiff Upper Lip - T.N.T. - Thunderstruck - Touch Too Much - Whole Lotta Rosie - You Shook Me All Night Long And many more!

No Nonsense AC/DC Webzine - Back Issues

Author: Pekko Paivarinta
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557593670
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
NO NONSENSE AC/DC WEBZINE - BACK ISSUES For over a decade No Nonsense AC/DC Webzine was one of the most famous websites related to the Australian hardrockers AccaDacca. The webzine had loads and loads of interesting stories, memories, photos and interviews - by the fans for the fans. The site is now taken offline, but the saga lives on - this book gathers the stories from the 15 issues of No Nonsense AC/DC Webzine.

Catalog of Copyright Entries

Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1370

Book Description

Words, Music and Gender

Author: Michelle Gadpaille
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1527558436
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
Musicians, teachers and those who love music will find in this volume some answers to the question of how gender affects its practice, performance and reception. What was performing like for female rock singers in the 20th century? How did Bowie change our concept of performer identity? Just how sexist are the lyrics in glam metal songs? Is rap as homophobic as has been thought? Can female metal singers growl as well as men? Are LGBTQ+ issues reflected in 21st century music? Did Canadian New Wave groups tackle major social issues? How do Shakespeare and Joyce use musical puns and allusions? From Indian thumri, through French opera, Irish folk songs, and pop, all the way to metal and rap, the 17 contributions gathered here will challenge and inform, while confirming that our music shapes our habits, language, ideas and gendered selves.

Livin’ the Dream

Author: Michael J. Bruijn
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543407161
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
This story is for music lovers and the young at heart. First-time author Michael Bruijn spins a tale of intrigue and adventure in Livin the Dream. From England to America and on to Austria, Jack and Lil must complete a mystical quest to prove themselves and to help change the lives of those around them. But what if the crypt, which has already claimed the lives of many who were not appropriately forewarned or forearmed, is impenetrable or, worse, empty? Along the journey, you will find the titles of everlasting tunes cleverly woven into the story.