AC/DC: Two Sides to Every Glory: The Complete Biography

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AC/DC: Two Sides to Every Glory: The Complete Biography

by Paul Stenning

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AC/DC have been swaggering their way through the rock 'n' roll scene for more than 30 years. Starting with their roots in the Australian pub circuit, this book takes a thorough look at where the band came from, where they've been, and where they're going. Bon Scott and the Young brothers' earlier bands are discussed, as well as the trio's first collaboration, supplemented ...more

Paperback, 350 pages

Published November 1st 2005 by Chrome Dreams

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Sep 26, 2007

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Recommends it for: die hard AC/DC fans

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“Malcolm would always tell me, ‘Don’t tickle the guitar, hit the bugger!’” -Angus Young

Two Sides To Every Glory is Paul Stenning’s attempt to make “a fitting mark of respect to all that AC/DC have achieved and created.” Inasmuch as this book tells the AC/DC story, Stenning has succeeded. My problem with the book lies in two areas; the writing style and the lack of details.

Two Sides To Every Glory comes off like a very long press release. Stenning is clearly a huge and si...more“Malcolm would always tell me, ‘Don’t tickle the guitar, hit the bugger!’” -Angus Young

Two Sides To Every Glory is Paul Stenning’s attempt to make “a fitting mark of respect to all that AC/DC have achieved and created.” Inasmuch as this book tells the AC/DC story, Stenning has succeeded. My problem with the book lies in two areas; the writing style and the lack of details.

Two Sides To Every Glory comes off like a very long press release. Stenning is clearly a huge and sincere fan of Australia's best and baddest and isn’t afraid to gush like a schoolgirl. Alan Clayson’s The Yardbirds and Run To The Hills, Mick Wall’s authorized Iron Maiden bio are much the same. I’m a fan of all three of these bands but the last thing I want to read is someone waxing amateur poetic and singing the praises of a band I already like.

Stenning relates the tale of AC/DC in a fairly thorough manner if your idea of thorough is to start where the band started and stop where there was nothing left to tell. It’s great that this book covers AC/DC’s recent career, everything up to the book’s 2005 publication date. AC/DC is a rare example of a successful rock n’ roll band maintaining their success over the course of decades, pretty much on their own terms. AC/DC will likely rock until they’re gone from this world, never bothering to slow down or stop long enough to necessitate a reunion.

However, just when you want to know a lot more, Stenning goes light or moves on. To be fair, he’s covering a long period of time, several decades, in which a lot happened. Still...

Stenning goes into a lengthy and seemingly detailed examination of Bon Scott’s death. However, given the book’s overall tone and the inclusion of a significant amount of apparently unsubstantiated information and circumstantial evidence, I was left a skeptic. I’d like to read a book about Scott’s death by an author with the authority to cover the topic and who does their research.

And who calls them 'DC? It’s one thing to call Iron Maiden 'Maiden but calling AC/DC ‘DC is absurd. Who calls them that?

There is a bizarre and interesting collection of lists including discography, bootlegs, promotional memorabilia, Japanese discography, books on AC/DC, videos and websites. There is also a long list of bands who have covered AC/DC songs. There should be a website dedicated to all the AC/DC covers out there.

Two Sides To Every Glory was obviously a labor of love for Stenning. Not bad but I’m gonna’ find a copy of Highway To Hell: The Life & Times Of Bon Scott by Clinton Walker.(less)

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