AC/DC

I'm been a huge fan of AC/DC since the 1970's, particularly the Bon Scott era, and have read a great number of books on the band. Mick Wall's " AC/DC - Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be" is hands down the most definitive, comprehensive tale of the "Thunder From Down Under" that I've ever read. From their earliest tours when they were just starting out playing the dirtiest, seediest pubs to their conquests of Australia, UK, Europe, and North America, Mick gives you a tour by tour/album by album account of how they became one of the biggest bands in the world. "Let There Be Rock"!

Chi l’avrebbe mai detto che Angus invece di droghe e alcool andava di dolciumi e bibitoni! Consigliato per chi non ha mai letto nulla sugli Ac Dc

I’ve read several books about Bon and Ac/Dc. So far this one is the best. It talks about their personality’s and the relationships between the band members. It covers the people involved in their rise to the top and the bumps along the way. I found it a good read.

Mick continues to mature and develop still further as one of the world's finest chroniclers of rock 'n' roll history, even after 30-plus years in the business. His Zep book, 'When Giants Walked The Earth' is already the definitive work for serious readers and the purple patch continues, following the Metallica opus, with this;the hitherto untold tale of bar-room boogie bad boys made international mega-stars, ACDC. I have to share Mr McIver's view that it took some balls to so firmly focus on the Scott years. With so little of the book left to discuss Brian Johnson there was a very real danger of the the latter quarter seeming rushed and perfunctory. That it is not, in any way, is a testament to Mick's skill and talent as a storyteller. Rudd's exit is jaw-dropping and is covered quite unlike anyone else's account, with new insights and information that add to the depth and substance of the work. Mick has a real nose for sniffing out previously unknown facts and weaving them skilfully into his work and so it has proved here again. You think you know the ACDC story? Trust me; not until you've read this, you don't. Outstanding and essential reading for any serious lover of 20th century contemporary music.

C'est l'impression qui ressort dès l'ouverture de ce livre. L'auteur précise qu'il ne détient aucune interview des membres du groupes, au moins aucune qui ne soit connue et aucune qu'il aie réalisée. EN fait le groupe ne s'est pas intéressé à Mr Wall et cela ne lui a pas plu. Les conclusions qu'il en tire sont peut-être logiques mais extrêmement partiales. Les témoignages évoqués sont uniquement de gens ayant été licenciés (remerciés, limogés) par le groupe et forcément le parti est pris là aussi... On n'apprend rien de neuf, on remue de vieille rumeurs que rien ne vient étayer au contraire: j'en veux pour preuve l'entente cordiale qui persiste entre les trois batteurs du groupe et qui est complétement ignorée par ce monsieur; Mais voilà, quand on a écrit sur les plus grands, (Métallica par exemple) on se croit sans doute grand aussi, il reste que Mr Wall donne l'impression d'une prima donna vexée de n'avoir pu susciter l'intérêt. Dommage cela aurait pu être un bon bouquin mais ce n'est qu'un recueil de ragots, on dirait un tabloïd...