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'An affectionate, honest tribute now updated with new revelations about the rock and roll icon who helped make AC/DC an international sensation The second edition of Bon: The Last Highway includes a brand new 16-page introduction. Fink examines New information from French media that changes what we know about who was with Bon Scott the night he died The London drug-dealing connections of the late Alistair Kinnear A possible heroin link involving the late Yes bassist Chris Squire Revised theories on how Bon died With unprecedented access to Bon s lovers and newly unearthed documents, this updated edition contains a new introduction and more revelations about the singer s death, dispelling once and for all the idea that Scott succumbed to acute alcohol poisoning on February 19, 1980. Meticulously researched and packed with fresh information, Bon: The Last Highway is an affectionate, ho

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Publié par	Ecw Press
Date de parution	31 mai 2022
Nombre de lectures	1
EAN13	9781773059709
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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Bon: The Last Highway The Untold Story of Bon Scott and AC/DC’s Back In Black, Updated Edition of the Definitive Biography
Jesse Fink

Contents Praise for Jesse Fink’s Bon: The Last Highway Also by Jesse Fink Dedication Epigraphs Preface to the Updated Edition: R.I.P. (Rock in Peace) OPENER Shot Down in Flames PART ONE: 1977 Chapter 1: Go Down Chapter 2: Bad Boy Boogie Chapter 3: Whole Lotta Rosie Chapter 4: Problem Child Chapter 5: Dog Eat Dog Chapter 6: Overdose Chapter 7: Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be PART TWO: 1978 Chapter 8: What’s Next to the Moon Chapter 9: Kicked in the Teeth Chapter 10: Rock ’n’ Roll Damnation Chapter 11: Gimme a Bullet Chapter 12: Up to My Neck in You Chapter 13: Riff Raff Chapter 14: Down Payment Blues Chapter 15: Sin City Chapter 16: Cold Hearted Man PART THREE: 1979 Chapter 17: Walk All Over You Chapter 18: Night Prowler Chapter 19: Touch Too Much Chapter 20: Love Hungry Man Chapter 21: If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It) Chapter 22: Girls Got Rhythm Chapter 23: Highway to Hell PART FOUR: 1980 Chapter 24: Shoot to Thrill Chapter 25: Hells Bells Chapter 26: Shake a Leg Chapter 27: Let Me Put My Love into You Chapter 28: Given the Dog a Bone Chapter 29: Have a Drink on Me Chapter 30: Back In Black Chapter 31: What Do You Do for Money Honey Chapter 32: Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution PART FIVE: AFTERMATH Chapter 33: Rocker Chapter 34: Ain’t No Fun (Waiting ’Round to Be a Millionaire) Chapter 35: High Voltage Chapter 36: It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll) Chapter 37: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Chapter 38: Rock ’n’ Roll Singer Chapter 39: You Shook Me All Night Long Chapter 40: Live Wire Chapter 41: Let There Be Rock CLOSER Epilogue: Carry Me Home Images Dramatis Personae: Dirty Eyes Acknowledgements: Crabsody in Blue Bibliography: Beating Around the Bush Appendix: Gone Shootin’ Endnotes: Back Seat Confidential Index: Get It Hot About the Author Copyright

Praise for Jesse Fink’s Bon: The Last Highway
“After being made aware of the previous poor attempts to tell Bon’s story, I decided to read Bon: The Last Highway . Fink’s book deserves 10 out of 10 for effort in gathering all the information possible. Theory Two [about how Bon died] could not be any closer to the truth. I know, because I was there.”
— Joe Fury, Bon Scott’s friend who went with Silver Smith to King’s College Hospital in London when Bon was declared dead on arrival
“A fascinating portrait of a troubled man with a serious alcohol addiction . . . the literary equivalent of a road movie.”
— Irish Times
“Breathtaking . . . biography conducted as a police investigation.”
— Toute La Culture (France)
“ Bon: The Last Highway by Jesse Fink is one of the most impressive biographies I’ve ever read. It is an absolute masterpiece that features more sources and research than most college textbooks. I was floored by the amount of effort and research that Jesse poured into this project. In the case of Bon Scott, both his tragic death and (potentially) his greatest lyrical work have been totally distorted for the sake of the legends that surround AC/DC. Jesse’s book is one long re-examination of those legends, and he makes mincemeat out of most of the band’s official stories . . . his work here is profoundly impressive.”
— Play That Rock’n’Roll (USA)
“Fink is a genius author and researcher.”
— RockTimes (Germany)
“This superb literary work oozes class and quality . . . Fink leaves no stone unturned and one can only marvel at how much new and fascinating information he has uncovered in his pursuit of the truth. It might seem obsessive at first, but gradually one is sucked into the vortex of madness that was Bon Scott and AC/DC and it is simply impossible to put the book down once you have started absorbing and digesting its content. Bon: The Last Highway is not only powerful and captivating, but also a fascinating portrait of a man who was both larger than life and utterly mesmerising to watch on stage. There was something about Scott that still resonates with fans everywhere and although Fink’s account of what went down and who were involved and so on is not definitive as such, it certainly feels like it is when one reads it. The amount of research undertaken in order to be able to weave this complex narrative together is staggering and downright amazing.”
— Eternal Terror (Norway)
“Over the years, Bon Scott has become an untouchable rock god; but this book digs deeper. It’s something that hasn’t really been done before . . . it’s a whole new look on the troubled frontman, and a fine biography.”
— Vive Le Rock (UK)
“Fink’s monumental work is by far the best thing that has ever been produced about AC/DC’s history.”
— Combate Rock (Brazil)
“One of 2017’s most essential rock reads.”
— al.com (USA)
“Just like the object of his desire (it is his second book on AC/DC), Fink is prone to perfectionism. He meticulously dedicates himself to the last three years in the life of Ronald Belford Scott . . . Fink’s book is a real gift for the fans of the tragically and much too early deceased singer.”
— Classic Rock (Germany)
“Fink triumphs where so many other writers have failed.”
— InQuire (UK)
“Jesse Fink is not the first writer to suggest there’s something fishy about the official version of [Bon] Scott’s death and its aftermath, but no one else has offered such a plausible or exhaustively researched alternative theory . . . vindicating old-school journalistic rigour, Fink compiled a vast testimony from multiple sources and invites the reader to decide where the truth lies, Rashomon -style. This is no easy task: key witnesses are either dead, like [Alistair] Kinnear, or their memories are clouded by the fog of war, like UFO’s Paul Chapman and Pete Way. But as with his previous book, the absence of co-operation from the AC/DC inner circle has been to Fink’s benefit . . . [he has] effectively undertaken the detective work that wasn’t conducted at the time. It’s a dense, tangled tale but Fink reveals the humanity behind the myth: Bon was a flawed, conflicted character, trapped in a persona, who ultimately chose the path he took and got unlucky.”
— MOJO (UK)
“Of the 20-plus books written about AC/DC, this one comes closest to the truth about how former singer Bon Scott died and his uncredited legacy as a songwriter . . . not just for fans, this is equal parts cautionary tale and meticulously researched document.”
— Courier Mail (Australia)
“Fink’s book meticulously explores the man and the many myths about Scott’s life and death, and his hell of a ride in between.”
— Herald Sun (Australia)
“A literary masterpiece.”
— Soundanalyse (Germany)
“One of the most important publications on AC/DC . . . Fink has become something of an AC/DC detective and shines light on parts of the AC/DC story which have always been dimly lit. Music fans around the world have been waiting for this book — and it does not disappoint.”
— Australian Rock Show
“I read this book in seven hours, with a 20-minute break for dinner, and put it down almost breathless at the non-biased, staggering research. Bon: The Last Highway is probably one of the best books I’ve ever read — on anything! And I read a lot. This book goes up to 11! Extremely well done. A magnificent book.”
— The late Paul Chapman, guitarist, UFO
“Crossing continents and tracking key figures down, Fink’s work is impressive; his book is exhaustively investigative and engrossing.”
— Exclaim! (Canada)
“Painstakingly researched.”
— Dangerous Minds (USA)
“Phenomenal.”
— Sirius XM VOLUME “Debatable” (USA)
“Brilliant writing, many revelations. A must-read. Astonishingly good reporting.”
— SiriusXM VOLUME “Feedback” (USA)
“A great page-turner . . . a riveting read.”
— The Rockpit (Australia)
“The most extensively researched book on AC/DC ever . . . it’s outstanding. If you thought you knew Bon Scott, think again. This is as close as anyone is ever gonna get to the complete truth behind the legend, warts and all.”
— Canton Repository (USA)
“The most in-depth investigation into what happened to Bon Scott on the night of his death you’ll ever read.”
— Rich Davenport’s Rock Show (UK)
“This one-man investigation, born of respect for the truth and for Scott as a human being, blazes a new trail.”
— Joe Bonomo, author of AC/DC’s Highway to Hell (33 1/3 Series)
“Fink leaves no stone unturned in this deep biography of Bon Scott.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Amazing . . . the most in-depth researched book on Scott’s final years ever written. The story of Bon’s last days on earth has never been properly told . . . until now. This book is good enough it has me waiting for the movie.”
— Classic Rock Revisited (USA)
“Hand-on-heart clarity and the haze of memory merge here to do justice to what is both a celebratory and cautionary tale . . . you will learn much on this road trip. You already know the soundtrack.”
— RTE (Republic of Ireland)
“Jesse Fink is a very courageous writer . . . a fact-rich, exciting book that reads in places like a crime story. Investigative journalism at its best.”
— Metal Glory (Germany)
“Simply amazing.”
— The Metal Circus (Spain)
“A fascinating read. You won’t be able to put it down once you get started.”
— Chris Jer