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A beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the ultimate rock band, AC/DC at 50 examines the extraordinary history of the Australian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline.Formed in Australia in 1973, AC/DC became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history with their loud, heavy, sweat-drenched, blues-based rock. This richly illustrated book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones.Popoff covers everything down through the decades:  The role played by the Angus and Malcolm Young’s older brother, GeorgeThe songwriting, legendary antics, and tragic death of vocalist Bon ScottThe mega tours undertaken in support of the LPsThe debut of singer Brian Johnson on the band’s mega breakthrough, Back in BlackThe band’s fallow 1980s and 1990s resurgenceLater difficulties, such as Malcolm’s onset of dementia and passing and the legal problems of drummer Phil RuddAnd, of course, each of the landmark studio LPsIn examining 50 touchstones, Popoff provides a unique presentation of AC/DC’s career arc from Sydney pub band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers. Every page is illustrated with stunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more.The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.

An essential addition to the library of any Iron Maiden fan, this unique look back at the heavy metal giants examines the band’s legacy through the lens of 50 key milestones.It’s tough to believe Iron Maiden’s been around for a half-century, but author Dan Bukszpan has the receipts. In Iron Maiden at 50, Bukszpan pays tribute to the British metal legends on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by examining 50 of the most significant moments, performances, albums, singles, and personnel decisions from throughout their career. The resulting volume features:Sturdy hardcover formatStunning concert and candid offstage photographyImages of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, concert T-shirts, backstage passes, and moreAn Iron Maiden timelineComplete discographyBukszpan covers everything down through the decades:Bassist Steve Harris founding the band in East LondonTheir first independent EPEarly success in JapanNumerous personnel changes that resulted in the current stable lineupGroundbreaking toursThe band’s private Boeing 757, piloted by vocalist Bruce DickinsonDickinson’s solo effortsAll the studio albums…and much more! In addition, thorough sidebars examine unique aspects of the band’s career, such as the post-Maiden careers of former vocalists Paul Di’Anno and Blaze Bayley, and the 1984 Polish concerts that helped spur the band’s global popularity.The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.

With this beautifully produced book, relive the extraordinary history of the of the hottest band in the land through 50 milestone events.Formed in New York City in 1973, Kiss became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history with their inventive stage presence and heavy, hook-filled catalog, both ideally suited for packing hockey arenas and football stadiums. This richly illustrated book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones. This exquisite volume features:  Sturdy hardcover formatStunning concert and candid offstage photography, much of it never before publishedImages of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and moreGatefold Kiss timelinePopoff covers everything down through the decades:  The band’s formation on the New York club sceneTheir fortuitous signing to the Casablanca labelInfamous TV appearances, including Kiss Meets the Phantom of the ParkThe formation of the famous Kiss Army fan clubMega tours undertaken in support of the LPsInterband conflicts and personnel changesThe band’s 1980s “unmasking”Innovative marketing such as comic books and the Kiss ConventionAnd, of course, each of the landmark studio LPsThe result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.

Explore the extraordinary history of Van Halen through the groundbreaking band’s 50 most important moments, brought to vivid life with photos and memorabilia.Formed in Southern California in 1974, Van Halen became one of the best-selling bands in rock history and one of the highest-grossing tour acts with their rock-solid rhythm section, the histrionics of outrageous frontman David Lee Roth, and the wildly inventive and until-then unimaginable guitar heroics of Eddie Van Halen. In Van Halen at 50, prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating 50 significant milestones, from their formation in 1974 to the passing of Eddie Van Halen in 2020. This volume features:Stunning concert and candid offstage photographyImages of memorabilia, including gig posters, vinyl record sleeves, ticket stubs, period ads, and moreGatefold Van Halen timelineAcross five decades, Popoff covers it all:The band’s formation in Pasadena, California, and early years as a So-Cal party band13 best-selling studio albums and the tours undertaken in support of the LPsThe departure of Roth and his replacement by “The Red Rocker” Sammy HagarNotable appearances like Texxas Jam, Farm Aid, and Monsters of RockA selection of their greatest singles, like the classic-rock standards “Runnin’ with the Devil,” “Hot for Teacher,” “Jump,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love?”Awards such as MTV Music Video Awards, platinum and diamond album certifications, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameEddie Van Halen’s battle with cancerBassist Michael Anthony’s replacement by Eddie’s son, WolfgangIn addition, Popoff includes a selection of sidebars covering specialized topics like Eddie’s finger-tapping technique, the band’s album art, and the eternal Dave vs. Sammy question. Every page is illustrated with incredible images, including on- and off-stage photography, gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more. The result is an apt tribute to one of the most popular bands in rock history.

A beautifully produced, photo-packed celebration of the beloved rock trio, Rush at 50 examines the history of the Canadian rockers through the lens of 50 milestone events and an illustrated gatefold timeline.Formed in Toronto in 1968, Rush became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history, thanks to their tireless effort and imaginative, ever-evolving music. This richly illustrated and entertainingly written book from Rush expert and music journalist Dan Bukszpan pays tribute to the trio on the 50th anniversary of their debut album by curating and examining 50 of the most significant milestones in their career.Bukszpan covers everything down through the decades:  The band’s formation by bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson in suburban Toronto and their early gigs and tours opening for the likes of KissTheir breakthrough in the United States thanks to a Cleveland DJThe role of co-founding drummer John RutseyRush’s early Led Zeppelin–influenced efforts and their breakthrough, 2112The band’s ever-evolving musical style through the 1970s and 1980sThe controversial influence of novelist Ayn Rand on Neil Peart’s lyricsGeddy Lee’s instantly recognizable vocal styleRecording sessions with various producers in Wales, Quebec, and elsewhereIn examining 50 touchstones, Buszpan presents a unique look at Rush’s career arc from Toronto bar band to international mega-platinum stadium fillers. Every page is illustrated with stunning concert and candid offstage photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more.The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year—and the perfect keepsake companion to Rush’s 50 Something tour.