Story Of AC/DC

The best AC/DC Biography so far
After reading books by Clinton Walker and that bucktoothed bobbing head loser Malcolm Domehead, it is so refreshing to actually be able to read stories from someone who actually knows the band personally, and not the other two who consider themselves the ultimate AC/DC opinions without ever being close enough to the band to smell one of Angus' farts.

Susan Msino has been a journilist since AC/DC first landed in the United States in 1977 or so and got to meet the band before they where the rock n roll legends they are today.

Susan talks about how she got the deal to make this book, shows letters between her and one of the AC/DC roadies, and tells a lot more information then I have found in any other book on this band.

Not to forget, she tells it as it was & how things really happend. Not the speculation, the lies and myths and the twists on tales that others have put in there book to get it more attention then it's worth.

And the most refreshing thing about Susans book here, is she does not say anything at all about AC/DC going downhill after 1980 and how Brian isnt Bon Scott. Unlike Domebucktooh head and the others who are morons who can't accept that AC/DC never died, went on to sell more albums then any other band in history and not even there so called "crap" albums have failed to reach multi platnom success.

I liked reading about the things missing from all the other books. The backgrounds on more then just the Youngs and Bon. It talks about Phill Rudd, Cliff Williams, Mark Evans, Dave Evans and gives the true reson Phil Rudd was let go from the band in 1983, and insight to who played what on what albums. The old myths are laid to rest here as Susan does give detail of who played what tracks on there first album in 1974.

also, I did not know that the tracks "Dirty Eyes", "Cold hearted Man", "Love At First Feel" & "Carry Me Home" where all recorded in England during the same recordng session. They never got released as an LP, but those songs have all surfaced on B-sides of single as AC/DC fans know.

The book also beautifly continues on from 1980 after Bons death and gives the Brian Johnson era the respect it deserves. (Unlike Gap tooth baldy and mr know it all Walker) there is so many things in here during the 80's and 90's period of the band that I could just throw my arms around Susan and tell her thank you for writing about the band, for writing a biography about AC/DC, not focusing on the Bon Scott days for most of the book and then 2 or three pages on Back In Black before saying, "AC/DC died in 1980, they suck now, long live Bon" ... well Bons dead now, sure, he was a great front man and will always be missed legend of Rock N Roll, but those guys have to face the fact that Bon would have wanted AC/DC to carry on, and that the Youngs miss him dearly, but continue to rock on for Bon. So those idiots can go get stuffed and dwell in there 20 bucks they make for there unauthorised DVD interviews.

This book contains a few photos of the band from over the years, as well as a full discography in the back, much like the Kerrang Files listing, only a lot more then what you find in that.

Everything is here from A-Z, from pre AC/DC to Stiff Upper Lip and a bit beyond that. And it's all by someone who was with the band, knew them, has met them, is good freinds with them... unlike some others I might mention. And Susan shows she truely is a real AC/DC fan, showing that AC/DC are AC/DC, not a band that ended with Bons death.

For anyone who wants to know the real deal about AC/DC, or where they played (it seemed like Susan has documented every show they ever played) then this book is the one for you. Ignore Clinton Wanker, and Malcolm Cronedome, they havent a clue about AC/DC.

"Riff Raff" Of A Book
This book is written as though it was long article taken from Hit Parader or Metal Edge magazine. It reads very much like a fanzine, or, rather, a fan's own perspective, instead of an actual account of the band's history.

Granted, there is some decent material here, and the photos, many of which have never been printed elsewhere, are a nice addition. But, when discussing former members the author fails to give us any insight as to where they are now, or what led to their departure. For instance, drummer Chris Slade is mentioned, then, suddenly, he's not. We all know he was replaced by AC/DC's second, and longest-lasting, drummer, Phil Rudd, but like the band, she fails to mention exactly why he's gone.

There were a few details missing from the discography section. The author injects far too many "I" comments, personal encounters, and drops the Young brother's names every chance she gets as though she's trying to justify herself to the reader as to just how "important" she is. It borders on cocky. Throwing in her own experiences with the band in the midst of what is supposed to be a book about the history of AC/DC is uncalled for. If a reader wants to know about her own experiences regarding the band, I'm sure we could find a way to contact her.

I wanted to read a book about AC/DC. Instead, I got to read abook about AC/DC and the author. It got to be extremely tiring after a while. Next time, when writing a book about a band, leave it at that.

AC/DC ROCKS
BOOK WAS INTERESTING. STILL PAGING THROUGH IT. SEVERAL TYPOS AND SOME STUFF I THOUGHT WOULD BE IN THERE WEASN'T, BUT OVER ALL GOOD BOOK. I KNOW SUSAN MASINO PERSONALLY. SHE IS VERY INTELLIGENT AND DIE HARD AC/DC FAN, AND A GOOD FRIEND.

Great!
This book is very well written, easy to read, and very informative! Great pics also.

One of the best written band bio's of all-time!
Music journalist Susan Masino's latest book entitled "The Story of AC/DC" Let There Be Rock" in my opinion is one of the best written band biographies of all-time. The book is written from first hand accounts from meeting the band back in the 1970's all the way up to present day. All of the bases of AC/DC are covered from band history (line-up changes), inside album details and tour accounts. This book is a must have for every AC/DC fan!!!