AC/DC: Rocking On After 50 Years [Episode 242]

Fifty years ago, in the fall of 1974, Bon Scott and AC/DC joined forces. They began building the foundation for what would go on to become one of the world’s biggest rock and roll bands. With Bon, they reached the height of their commercial success thanks to the multi-platinum-selling 1979 album Highway To Hell. After Bon’s untimely death, Brian Johnson stepped in as lead singer, and with 1980’s Back In Black, the band was even bigger. The album topped the charts and went on to sell 27 million copies. It ranks as one of the biggest-selling albums in music history.Here to talk about the amazing story of AC/DC is author Susan Masino, who wrote the book Let There Be Rock: The Story Of AC/DC. Originally released in 2009, the updated edition was released through Omnibus Press in 2020. She is also the author of 2015’s AC/DC FAQ-All That’s Left to Know About the World’s True Rock and Roll Band. We talk about the band's storied history and find out what Susan thinks of the recent news - AC/DC has just announced the band's first US tour in nearly 10 years!Purchase a copy of Let There Be Rock: The Story Of AC/DCPurchase a copy of AC/DC FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the World's True Rock 'n' Roll BandVisit Susan Masino's website Episode Playlist ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe