Mark Evans became the bassist of AC/DC in 1975, at only nineteen years old, when they were one of the hardest working and loudest rock bands in Australia. In the next few years AC/DC recorded the bestselling albums "TNT," "High Voltage," "Dirty Deeds Done Cheap," and "Let There Be Rock," and Mark found himself headlining world tours and living the life of a bonafide rock star.
An honest and comical look at AC/DC s rise to the upper echelons of
hard rock through the eyes of the former bassist "Lick Library
News"
"A treasure trove of insider info and intra-band intrigue. Worth
every penny." "Decibel"
Evans managed to render his book much like AC/DC s iconic hard
rock: lean, raw, unflinching, and heavy on the riffs. "The Onion
A/V Club."
"One of my favorite reads this year." "Guitar World"
"As someone who was around Bon Scott, Angus and Malcolm Young and
Phil Rudd constantly, he provides an interesting and unique look
into their personalities ... a very interesting book."
"about.com"
"An amazing read from the first page on, I couldn t put it
down.""The Aquarian Weekly"
"Fast, funny and full of insights about a notoriously closed shop
group." "RTE"
"An outstanding memoir." "acdczone"
"Offers a glimpse at AC/DC s studio approach and what it was like
to ride the big black locomotive to superstardom in the 1970s."
"Premier Guitar"
"A fast-moving, hair-blowing joyride, full of fantastic stories,
colorful characters and wince-inducing laughs ... a richly
rewarding experience." "The Nervous Breakdown"
Much meatier on the band s history than Brian Johnson s recent
band/car memoir, "Rockers and Rollers" "Houston Press"
"Evans is a fascinating study in how to learn from your mistakes
and how to handle the aftermath of success when you no longer have
it. This book is a must-have for AC/DC obsessives and casual fans
too." [5/5]" Metal Army America"
"Compelling and highly entertaining ... an eye-opening look into
one of rock's biggest, and most secretive, outfits."
"MusicRadar"
"A first-hand look into AC/DC's early career, and what it was like
playing in a band beside Angus and Malcolm Young, Bon Scott, and
Phil Rudd, an insight which has never been revealed or told before,
from someone that was there to experience it first hand. This makes
the book stand out over any of the AC/DC books released on the
market previously...certainly a must have for any true AC/DC fan."
AC/DCcollector.com
"While former AC/DC bassist Evans provides a rare 'been there, done
that' perspective of touring with the group, he doesn't focus on
the sultry details of groupie action or condemn the notorious
dictatorial control of the band's Young brothers. Although some
readers may wish for more dirt, this is the life journey of a guy
who just happened to be part of the biggest rock band in Australian
history. Evans's prose reads like a casual conversation you'd hear
while nursing a pint on a barstoolfolksy, with a gentleman's dose
of rock 'n' roll attitude. He paints the late Bon Scott as a kind
person more worried about being a good friend than living a rock
'n' roll lifestyle, and his glimpses of Angus Young show that the
uptight teetotaler guitarist knew how to let his hair down. And
without the annoying flood of 'I' sentences, Evans lets us know who
he is as he opens up about his post-AC/DC depression and the shock
of losing his oldest daughter. VERDICT By the end of this rewarding
book, readers may find themselves more interested in Evans than his
former band. Great for AC/DC fans and memoir readers, this is easy
entertainment with a sincere heart." "Library Journal"
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"An honest and comical look at AC/DC's rise to the upper echelons
of hard rock through the eyes of the former bassist" --"Lick
Library News"
"A treasure trove of insider info and intra-band intrigue. Worth
every penny." --"Decibel"
"Evans managed to render his book much like AC/DC's iconic hard
rock: lean, raw, unflinching, and heavy on the riffs." --"The Onion
A/V Club."
"One of my favorite reads this year." --"Guitar World"
"As someone who was around Bon Scott, Angus and Malcolm Young and
Phil Rudd constantly, he provides an interesting and unique look
into their personalities ... a very interesting book."
--"about.com"
"An amazing read... from the first page on, I couldn't put it
down."--"The Aquarian Weekly"
"Fast, funny and full of insights about a notoriously closed shop
group." --"RTE"
"An outstanding memoir." --"acdczone"
"Offers a glimpse at AC/DC's studio approach and what it was like
to ride the big black locomotive to superstardom in the 1970s."
--"Premier Guitar"
"A fast-moving, hair-blowing joyride, full of fantastic stories,
colorful characters and wince-inducing laughs ... a richly
rewarding experience." --"The Nervous Breakdown"
"Much meatier on the band's history than Brian Johnson's recent
band/car memoir, "Rockers and Rollers""--"Houston Press"
"Evans is a fascinating study in how to learn from your mistakes
and how to handle the aftermath of success when you no longer have
it. This book is a must-have for AC/DC obsessives and casual fans
too." [5/5]" --Metal Army America"
"Compelling and highly entertaining ... an eye-opening look into
one of rock's biggest, and most secretive, outfits."
--"MusicRadar"
"A first-hand look into AC/DC's early career, and what it was like
playing in a band beside Angus and Malcolm Young, Bon Scott, and
Phil Rudd, an insight which has never been revealed or told before,
from someone that was there to experience it first hand. T
"Compelling and highly entertaining ... an eye-opening look into
one of rock's biggest, and most secretive,
outfits."--"MusicRadar"
"If you are an AC/DC fan, you must read "Dirty Deeds."..the book is
excellent."--"Denver Examiner" [5/5 stars]
"A first-hand look into AC/DC's early career, and what it was like
playing in a band beside Angus and Malcolm Young, Bon Scott, and
Phil Rudd, an insight which has never been revealed or told before,
from someone that was there to experience it first hand. This makes
the book stand out over any of the AC/DC books released on the
market previously...certainly a must have for any true AC/DC
fan."--AC/DCcollector.com
"An honest and comical look at AC/DC's rise to the upper echelons
of hard rock through the eyes of the former bassist"--"Lick Library
News"
"While former AC/DC bassist Evans provides a rare 'been there, done
that' perspective of touring with the group, he doesn't focus on
the sultry details of groupie action o
"If you are an AC/DC fan, you must read Dirty Deeds...the book is
excellent."--Denver Examiner [5/5 stars]
"A first-hand look into AC/DC's early career, and what it was like
playing in a band beside Angus and Malcolm Young, Bon Scott, and
Phil Rudd, an insight which has never been revealed or told before,
from someone that was there to experience it first hand. This makes
the book stand out over any of the AC/DC books released on the
market previously...certainly a must have for any true AC/DC
fan."--AC/DCcollector.com
"An honest and comical look at AC/DC's rise to the upper echelons
of hard rock through the eyes of the former bassist"--Lick Library
News
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