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The Lives of Brian
- Narrated by: Brian Johnson
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
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Summary
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'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 most cheering 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 words.
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- jl
- 22-10-22
An amazing book full of Newcastle humour
This is just the best audio book I ve heard, Brian has a great sense of humour and that comes across so well in the book. It made me laugh, it made me cry and it made me realise what a great bloke he is. Loved the stories of the north east working men's clubs having experienced those myself as a semi pro musician. He could've been a comedian but then we would've missed one of the all time great singers in rock n roll. God bless you me son!
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- steve Charles
- 17-11-22
Great listen.
Brilliant narration by Brian. Some other rock band members have had a go at doing their own narration, some were pretty good and some were downright awful, Brian's narration is by far the best, better indeed than a lot of actors reading their own and other people's audio books.
I read a review that said only the last couple of chapters were about AC/DC but the lead up to Brian joining them was great.
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- Ethan Fleville
- 19-12-22
Amazing book
A definite must read for any Rock fan, highly recommended, loved listening along to it
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- J. Charlton
- 30-06-23
Outstanding
Absolutely fantastic book, loved it from start to finish. Brian's life has been fascinating, he's a great narrator
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- Ryan Arnold
- 12-07-23
Amazing story
Brilliant listen. Didn't want the story to end. the German bird was a standout moment.
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- Free dive Dave
- 30-06-23
Superb
Love this band. Brian tells it how it is. Just a genuine good guy. Good times bad times it’s all there. An amazing journey.
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- David
- 01-07-23
Brilliant
Wonderful story about a normal working class guy who made good by hard graft told by the only man that could!
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- Craig
- 28-07-23
BRILLIANT
I loved listening to this especially with the legend Brian Johnson himself telling it.
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- GARETH MARK HOPKINS
- 24-02-23
The best
Probably one if the best autobiographies that I have read/heard so down to earth no nonsense a great listen thoroughly enjoyed it
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- Bob Shoesmith
- 23-02-23
A fan’s favourite
As an ACDC fan of decades standing this was a must listen. Much like Dave Grohl, Johnno is a fantastic teller of tales (try his previous book on his love of cars too) in his undimmed Geordie growl. The story of his life up until joining the band is colourful, funny and humble. Admittedly, his ACDC years sound a little ‘approved by the bands lawyers’ which comes as no surprise given the bands’ notorious reputation for keeping things ‘in house’.
That slight niggle aside this is an audiobook of warmth, fun and a must for any ACDC fan
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