Name: The Lives Of Brian, Back From Black Edition
Brand: Brian Johnson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

9780241544273SIGNED

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Colour

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format Books GB

Hardback

Format detail

Black Embossed Box, Numbered Copies, Art Print

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: Yes

Supplier GB

Penguin

Tax rate GB

Zero:0

UPC / Barcode

9780241544273

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1 / Extended format: Yes / Hardback / Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes / Signed copies: Yes

Artist

Brian Johnson

Genre GB

Music

Label GB

Brian Johnson is an English singer and songwriter, known for his outstanding vocals. Born on October 5, 1947 in Dunston, Gateshead, England, he joined the band AC/DC in 1980 as a replacement for Bon Scott. In 2016, he stepped back from live performances due to impending deafness but returned to the stage in 2022 after using a hearing device.
With his powerful voice and energetic stage presence, Brian Johnson has made a significant impact on the music industry. He has been praised by fellow musicians and fans alike for his talent and contributions to AC/DC's success.
Despite facing challenges with his hearing, Brian's determination and love for music have driven him to continue performing. His return to live appearances in 2022 is a testament to his resilience and passion for entertaining audiences around the world.

Penguin is a Greek label that acts as both a record company and distributor. With a diverse roster of talented artists, Penguin has established itself as a prominent player in the music industry.

Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Penguin consistently delivers exceptional music across various genres. From *classical* compositions to *electronic* beats, their catalog offers something for every musical taste.

As a label, Penguin takes pride in supporting emerging talent and nurturing their careers. By providing artists with the resources they need to succeed, Penguin has helped launch the careers of many notable musicians who have gone on to achieve international acclaim.

‘It wasn’t me. I didn’t do it. And I’ll never do it again!’ says Brian Johnson of The Lives of Brian. That AC/DC’s legendary front man got to do it all is one of the mostcheering and entertaining stories in rock ‘n’roll history.

The son of a British army sergeant-major and Italian mother, Brian grew up in Dunston, Tyne and Wear, as it emerged from the shadow of the Second World War. Then he saw Little Richard on the BBC and it changed the course of his life. 

The choirboy and cub scout was going to be singer. 

For over a decade he tried to make his mark with a succession of bands. He appeared on to Top of the Pops, toured Australia and yet the big time looked out of reach. Then he was invited to London for an audition for one of the world’s biggest rock acts. AC/DC were a band in crisis following the tragic death of their lead singer, Bon Scott, but with Brian on board they would record their masterpiece: Back in Black. It became the biggest selling rock album of all time. The tour that followed played to packed out arenas. Quickly embraced by the band’s fans, the new boy had earned his spurs. But there was to be a twist in the tale. In 2016, Brian was forced to quit the band after being diagnosed with hearing loss, only to make a triumphant return to the band he loved with the release of 2020’s smash hit album Power Up.

It’s been a rollercoaster of a life, throughout which Brian’s kept his feet firmly on the ground, never losing touch with his roots.

Warm, vivid, evocative, life-affirming and often laugh-out-loud funny, The Lives of Brian tells the story of one of our most well-loved performers in his own inimitable voice