• High Voltage

  • The Life of Angus Young - AC/DC's Last Man Standing
  • By: Jeff Apter
  • Narrated by: John Derum
  • Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (90 ratings)

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High Voltage

By: Jeff Apter
Narrated by: John Derum
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The first biography to focus exclusively on Angus Young - from his remarkable rise from working-class Glasgow and Sydney to the biggest stages in the world.

Angus Young, the cofounder and the last remaining original member of AC/DC, has for more than 40 years been the face, the sound and sometimes the exposed backside of the trailblazing rock band. In his trademark schoolboy outfit, guitar in hand, Angus has given his signature sound to songs such as 'A Long Way to the Top', 'Highway to Hell' and 'Back in Black', helping AC/DC become the biggest rock band on the planet.

High Voltage is the first biography to focus exclusively on Angus. It tells of his remarkable rise from working-class Glasgow and Sydney to the biggest stages in the world. The youngest of eight kids, Angus always seemed destined for a life in music, and it was his passion and determination that saw AC/DC become hard rock's greatest act.

Over the years Angus has endured the devastating death of iconic vocalist Bon Scott, the forced retirement of his brother-in-arms, Malcolm Young, and more recently the loss from the band of singer Brian Johnson and drummer Phil Rudd. Yet somehow the little guitar maestro has kept AC/DC not just on the rails but at the top of the rock pile.

©2018 Jeff Apter (P)2018 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Excellent book

loved it. a great story of one of the best rock bands ever!!!! a must read.

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This author hates Brian

Cool story. I couldn’t help but notice this author’s disdain for Brian Johnson. He gives him zero credit for anything. Aside from that, the book was good.

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Any AC/DC fan will totally dig this!

If you're into AC/DC or an Angus Young devotee (two things that likely go hand), this biography provides a great historical overview.

it's clearly well researched, superbly written, and entertaining.

definitely worth checking out.

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Excellent book

Best book I have listened to in a long time! You get to know the band and they rock’

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Good story of a rock guitar icon.

The author worships at the alter of Bon Scott, but apparently isn't a fan of Brian Johnson.

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Overall it’s pretty good

Overall it’s a pretty good listen. Would listen again for sure. Definitely check it out.

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compelling story but ends to quickly

it is a long book but given the length of career , it should have been longer. Too many topics covered too quickly. The 21st century part covered in what felt like minutes. Aussie accent of reader adds to story

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