The lives of Brian

Johnson, Brian

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The son of a British army sergeant-major and Italian mother, Brian Johnson grew up in Dunston, Tyne and Wear, as it emerged from the shadow of the Second World War. Then he saw Little Richard on the BBC and it changed the course of his life. The choirboy and cub scout was going to be singer. For over a decade he tried to make his mark with a succession of bands. He appeared on to Top of the Pops, toured Australia and yet the big time looked out of reach. Then he was invited to London for an audition for one of the world’s biggest rock acts. ‘The Lives of Brian’ tells the cheering and entertaining life story of the charismatic AC/DC frontman.

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Publish Date: 25/05/2023

Description

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Touching, personal, indomitable, but always laugh-out-loud funny, The Lives of Brian is the legendary story of one of the rock world’s best-loved performers – and the many lives he’s led

‘Both a rollicking tale of rock’s bygone glory days and a deeply human account of a working-class boy who never gave up’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
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For over a decade rock legend Brian Johnson tried to make his mark with a succession of bands, yet big time success remained out of reach. But was he going to give up on his dream?

Not a chance . . .

So when, after the tragic death of Bon Scott, AC/DC hired Brian as their new singer, he gave it his all. And his debut, Back in Black, went on to become the biggest-selling rock album of all time.

Big hearted, touching, indomitable and always laugh-out-loud funny, The Lives of Brian is the story of one of the world’s best-loved performers, told in his own inimitable voice.
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The Lives of Brian is the literary twin of a classic AC/DC album – wild material woven together seamlessly, and always leaving you wanting more’ Hot Press

‘A tale of fate, serendipity and dogged determination’ Mojo

‘A heart-wrenching and hilarious memoir’ Billboard

Additional information

Weight 300 g
Dimensions 196 × 128 × 34 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

ix, 373 , 16 unnumbered of plates

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

782.42166092 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K