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AC/DC will soon celebrate five decades of thunderous rock with the release of AC/DC: Song By Song, a new book from longtime fan and collector Bill Voccia, arriving November 27 via Fonthill Media/Pen and Sword Books. The volume chronicles the band’s entire catalog in detail, examining every track from early Australian singles to the worldwide success of Power Up. The book also features rare memorabilia photos, collectible highlights, and deep cuts from one of rock’s most enduring legacies.
The band’s journey—from sweaty pub gigs in Sydney to record-shattering global tours—has spanned triumphs and tragedy, including the loss of legendary singer Bon Scott and rhythm mastermind Malcolm Young. Still, AC/DC remains a force that has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, powered stadium tours across continents, and delivered iconic hits like Back in Black, now the best-selling album by any band in history.
Voccia, who has spent decades collecting one of the world’s largest AC/DC memorabilia archives, previously contributed historical content to the band’s official website and now performs internationally with tribute band Live Wire. His book aims to uncover fan favorites, hidden gems, and the band’s evolution from raw blues rock to arena-dominating hard rock giants.
The release comes as AC/DC roars through their first Australian shows in nearly a decade. Kicking off November 12 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the band shocked fans by performing “Jailbreak” live for the first time in 34 years, revisiting the Bon Scott-era track originally released only in Australia. The 21-song performance is part of the Power Up Tour, named for the band’s 2020 platinum-selling album that topped charts in more than 20 countries and earned multiple Grammy nominations.
This current tour marks AC/DC’s return with an updated lineup featuring vocalist Brian Johnson, guitarist Angus Young, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney, following longtime bassist Cliff Williams’ retirement from touring. The trek continues AC/DC’s record-shattering momentum with millions of tickets sold across North America, Europe, and now Australia.
SOURCE: Blabbermouth