The Lives of Brian: The Sunday Times bestselling autobiography from legendary AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson

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SPIN Staff (23 May 2011). "At Home with AC/DC's Brian Johnson". SPIN . Retrieved 24 September 2019. Johnson is known for his distinctive singing voice and strong Geordie accent. In July 2014, he was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Music by Northumbria University in the city of Newcastle in recognition of his significant contribution to the music industry. Brian Johnson speaks of his pride at hometown honour pride". The Journal. 12 December 2016. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020 . Retrieved 12 December 2016. 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

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. Katie Wales (2006). Northern English: a cultural and social history. p.26. Cambridge University Press, 2006 On 9 July 2014, Johnson was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Music by Northumbria University in recognition of his significant contribution to the music industry. [47] In October 2014, he became a supporter of the Yorkshire Dementia Charity based in the village of Topcliffe. [48] Discography [ edit ] AC/DC's Brian Johnson becomes supporter of Yorkshire dementia charity". The Guardian. 13 September 2015. race: Rolex 24 at Daytona (GA) - Racing-Reference.info". www.racing-reference.info . Retrieved 19 March 2021.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. Johnson was born on 5 October 1947 in Dunston, then in County Durham. He is the oldest of four siblings. His English father, Alan, was a coal miner and sergeant major in the British Army's Durham Light Infantry [4] who died in 1996. His Italian mother, Esther ( née De Lucia), was from Rocca di Papa. [5] When he was young, Johnson performed in various shows with the Scouts, appeared in a play which aired on television, and joined a local church choir. [6] He also served in the Territorial Army with the 17th Parachute Battalion in Germany for two years. [7] [8] Career [ edit ] Early career [ edit ] The 1988 album Blow Up Your Video was the last AC/DC album to feature lyrics from Johnson. Starting with The Razors Edge in 1990, guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young have written all of AC/DC's material. When asked by a fan during a radio interview why he stopped contributing lyrics, he laughed, "I ran out of words" and went on to explain that during recording he did not always enjoy the pressure of having to come up with an album's worth of lyrics and was relieved when the Young brothers filled in during The Razors Edge. The band has since continued in that tradition for every album since. Helen of Troy – Brian Johnson Ballet". Crabsody in Blue. Archived from the original on 1 February 2003 . Retrieved 24 March 2010.

Johnson is known for his distinctive singing voice and strong Geordie accent. [2] In July 2014, he was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Music by Northumbria University in the city of Newcastle in recognition of his significant contribution to the music industry. [3] Early life [ edit ] Sidelined AC/DC Singer BRIAN JOHNSON: 'I've Had A Pretty Good Run' With 'One Of The Best Bands In The World' ". Blabbermouth. 20 May 2016. As far as my writing is concerned; it was originally no more than a case of give it a try and see how it goes. The first chapter of my debut Captain Shoelace story was so well received by friends and family that I was encouraged to see it through to the end. I've been able to do some not very good watercolour pantings and some cooking which has turned out to be surprisingly edible.

Big hearted, touching, indomitable and always laugh-out-loud funny, The Lives of Brian is the story of one of the world's best-loved performers, told in his own inimitable voice. The Lives of Brian is the literary twin of a classic AC/DC album - wild material woven together seamlessly, and always leaving you wanting more' Hot Press Remembering the world was not long out of the second world war when young Brian was born so like many stories of the day, Brian's childhood was a fairly dismal and depressing one. A real show of what it is like to never give up and follow your dreams.

Rolex 24 at Daytona results from Racing Reference". Racing-reference.info. 29 January 2012 . Retrieved 3 February 2012. Hann, Michael (12 June 2011). "AC/DC recruits Brian Johnson". The Guardian . Retrieved 17 December 2017. This is Brian's story growing up in Newcastle, Northern England. He talks about his family, his Father's efforts in the war, leaving school and searching for employment, first girlfriends, and a myriad of dead-end bands that he formed or joined in his early years. Brian Johnson: 'I think they made a mistake about Jeremy Clarkson' ". The Telegraph. 13 September 2015. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022.Lives of Brian”, уважението към феновете и към паметта на Бон Скот, разочаро��анието и болката, които надничат зад някои от случките като подпийнало джорди, което се опитва да се скрие зад полупразната си халба с Newcastle Brown Ale.

Jay Cridlin (3 November 2014). "Ron White talks marriage, sobriety, friendship with AC/DC's Brian Johnson". Tampabay.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 . Retrieved 13 February 2016. If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us Stephenson, John-Paul (13 October 2012). "Interview:Brendan Healy". Giggle Beats . Retrieved 14 October 2012. Brian has broken the mold. One of the best autobiographies I've ever read! His writing is compelling and hilarious (no ghostwriter here, he wrote it in longhand), and it's a gold mine of windows into his pre-fame life, all written so sincerely. a b Press Association (7 April 2020). "Sporting film of the day – Goal!". glasgowtimes.co.uk. Evening Glasgow Times.SHARP и няколко пиратски касети, записани нелегално кой знае в коя кухня или хол на някой панелен блок. Помня една от тези касети - беше марка TDK и имаше грозен надпис със син химикал на обложката - AC/DC. От страна „А“ пишеше "Bon", а от страна „Б“ - "Brian". Christman, Ed (9 January 2015). "Music in 2014: Taylor Takes the Year, Republic Records on Top, Streaming to the Rescue". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved 10 January 2015. Sting to release first new original album in 10 years, 'The Last Ship' ". Daily News. New York. 5 June 2013 . Retrieved 6 June 2013.