Overview
Once the ageless schoolboy guitarist, Young is now the accidental band leader, trying to keep the ship afloat
Angus Young, the founder and the last original member of AC/DC still in the band, has for more than 40 years been the face, sound and sometimes the exposed backside of the trailblazing rock band. In his trademark schoolboy outfit, guitar in hand, Angus has given his signature sound to songs such as “A Long Way to the Top,” “Highway to Hell” and “Back in Black,” helping AC/DC become the biggest rock band on the planet.
High Voltage tells of his remarkable rise from working-class Glasgow and Sydney to the biggest stages in the world. The youngest of eight kids, Angus always seemed destined for a life in music, and it was his passion and determination that saw AC/DC become hard rock’s greatest act. Over the years, Angus has endured the devastating deaths of iconic vocalist Bon Scott and his brother in arms Malcolm Young as well as the band's loss of singer Brian Johnson and drummer Phil Rudd. Yet the little guitar maestro has kept AC/DC not just on the rails, but at the top of the rock pile.
Reviews
“[A] lively and highly readable biography . . . an inspiring story.” —Daily Telegraph (Sydney)
“Gripping.” —Scottish Sun
Author Biography
Jeff Apter is the author of more than 20 books, many dealing with the world of music. He has written biographies of Keith Urban, the Finn brothers, Johnny O’Keefe, Jeff Buckley, the Bee Gees and John Farnham. He spent four years on staff at Rolling Stone Australia.