The Big Book of Hair Metal by Martin Popoff

Popoff gathers 17 rock journalists and authors who offer insights, opinions, and anecdotes about every release. This new book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band’s discography by moderating in-depth and entertaining conversations about all 16 of AC/DC’s studio albums, every page illustrated with thoughtfully curated performance and offstage photography and rare memorabilia. Formed in 1973, AC/DC became one of the most popular and bestselling bands in rock history with their no-frills approach to loud, heavy, and sweat-drenched blues-based rock music. Every page is illustrated with thoughtfully curated performance and offstage photography, as well as rare memorabilia.ĪC/DC Album by Album is an in-depth discussion of each of the band’s 16 studio albums by prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff and illustrated with phenomenal photography. Popoff also includes sidebars that provide complete track listings, album personnel, and studios and dates. Together, the conversations comprise a unique historical overview of the band, covering everything from early albums with the iconic Syd Barrett to the songwriting tandem of Roger Waters and David Gilmour the impeccable talents of drummer Nick Mason and multi-instrumentalist Richard Wright those mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs the monster success of breakthrough LP Dark Side of the Moon interpersonal conflict the band following Waters’ 1985 departure and much more.

Inside, prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff moderates discussions on each album with rock journalists and musicians who offer insights, opinions, and anecdotes about every release. This stunning look back at Pink Floyd’s discography comprises a series of in-depth, frank, and entertaining conversations about all of the band's studio albums, including their soundtrack efforts and the instrumental/ambient The Endless River.

The Big Book of Hair Metal by Martin Popoff