About the author irene thornton met bon scott in 1971 and married him in 1972. Have a drink on me kindle edition by irene thornton. In conversation with irene thornton the wife of acdcs bon scott and the author of the book have a drink on me. Bon scott statue picture of bon scott statue, kirriemuir. Irene thornton and bon scott met at adelaides largs pier hotel in. How acdcs bon scott got his distinctive voice awesome. Bon scott bon scott with angus young bon scott acdc publicity photo with bon scott bon scott with angus young, atlanta, georgia, 1978. This is a book i will definately revisit over time, thank you irene for sharing your memories and your life with us. Margaret silver smith was one of the great loves of bon scott, the inspiration for many of his best songs, including gimme a bullet and gone shootin from acdcs 1978 masterpiece powerage. Oct 22, 2019 in 1971 adelaide girl irene thornton meets bon scott, the singer for local band fraternity. For the next few years, with irene by his side, bon scott continues a driven but diffi cult journey towards acdc and rock n roll fame. Then she meets the man wholl change her life just as he will change the course of rock n roll history.
Though they divorced in 1977, they remained friends and corresponded regularly until his death. Oct 01, 2014 in 1971 adelaide girl irene thornton meets bon scott, the singer for local band fraternity. Bon scott have a drink on me by irene thornton 97819146708. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Irene thornton, his wife of two years and lifelong friend, has just. You get the feeling that bon achieved what he wanted to achieve, only to be left feeling hollow and unhappy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my bon scott.
In conversation with irene thornton the wife of acdcs. The former wife of acdc frontman bon scott plans to visit his home town to honour the rock icon. Irene thornton exwife of acdcs bon scott says crash. Buy the paperback book bon scott have a drink on me. Scotts wife, irene thornton, later wrote, the first time bon saw ac dc was in august 1974. Clinton walkers highway to hell 1994, his exwife irene thorntons my bon scott 2014, the variouslyauthored live wire 2015, j. Exwife of acdc frontman bon scott plans to visit his. In a new memoir, she reveals how they fell in love. Nov 01, 2019 buy the paperback book bon scott have a drink on me. Irene new bon well, and her insight into his personality and psyche during these times is very illuminating. Quintons historical fiction bad boy boogie 2016, and jesse finks bon.
He is a larrikin showman with a smile that rules the world. Bon was big on telling people how much he owed irene for taking him in. The full story of the rock n roll love story that was their marriage is told in her book have a drink on me. She is just 19, gorgeous looking, living at home, and working in an office. My bon scott by irene thornton paperback, 2014 for sale. Thornton and scott were married in 1972 two years before scott joined acdc. Ronald belford bon scott 9 july 1946 19 february 1980 was a scottishborn australian. For the next few years, with irene by his side, bon scott continues a driven but difficult journey towards acdc and rock n roll fame. In a prolific and frequently brilliant run, they recorded six studio albums, established a diehard fan base that stretched from australia to the uk, europe to north america, toured relentlessly, and created no small amount of controversy and chaos. For the next few years, with irene by his side, bon scott continues a driven but difficult journey towards acdc. My life and love with acdcs legendary singer book extract from.
Irene thornton wants to pay her respects to the late singer by making a pilgrimage to the statue of. It contains never before published intimate photos of bon and complete reproduction of some 15 of his incredible private letters to irene. To fans and critics alike, the years 1973 to 1980 the bon scott era are the most significant of acdc s fivedecade career. How acdc conquered the world from the back of a van. Bon scott is an undisputed legend of australian music but that may have never been the case but for a terrible motorbike crash. Oct 22, 2019 discover book depositorys huge selection of irene thornton books online. In 1971 adelaide girl irene thornton meets bon scott, the singer for local band fraternity. Finks book claims that scott died of a heroin overdose, while walker. My marriage to acdc frontman bon scott and why we split, by. In conversation with irene thornton the wife of acdcs bon. Apr 30, 2018 the former wife of acdc frontman bon scott plans to visit his home town to honour the rock icon. She was the quiet adelaide beauty who married rock n roll wild man bon scott. Have a drink on me is a personal account of an artist at the height of. My marriage to acdc frontman bon scott and why we split.
Jun 14, 2014 acdc expert james young reads an excerpt from the upcoming memoir of bon scott s wife, irene thornton. Sep 20, 2014 she was the quiet adelaide beauty who married rock n roll wild man bon scott. Irene thornton meets bon scott, soon to become the lead singer of acdc. Irene thornton in 1971 adelaide girl irene thornton meets bon scott, the singer for local band fraternity. Scotts exwife, irene thornton, noted in her book bon scott, his voice changed after the accident, where he suffered a neck injury, broken collarbone and a cut throat. Scotts wife, irene thornton, later wrote, the first time bon saw acdc was in august 1974. Exwife of acdc frontman bon scott plans to visit his home. Audio reading from irene thorntons book my bon scott youtube.
In thorntons account of their marriage, scott essentially falls out of love with her as he is falling in love with acdc and the rock n roll lifestyle. She now lives in melbourne and cares for her disabled son from a previous marriage. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. My bon scott by irene thornton goodreads share book. On the night of may 3, 1974, he sped off on in a drunken rage and was flung from his motorbike. These last two pictures come from irene thorntons book my bon scott. My bon scott by irene thornton book bon by jesse fink cemetery gates.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is a larrikin showman with more front than myer and a smile that rules the world. Bon scotts wife, irene thornton, author of the book have a drink on me talks about the highs and lows of life with acdcs frontman. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or.
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Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my bon scott. For the next few years, with irene by his side, bon scott continues a driven but difficult journey towards acdc and rock. This is a book i will definately revisit over time, thank you. Oct 01, 2014 i manage irene thornton, bon scotts wife, so i am biased, but this book of hers on bon scott is incredible and full of mindblowing insights. My bon scott, irene thornton shop online for books in. But life with the frontman of acdc was never going to be easy, as irene thornton reveals in her new book. Irene thornton and bon scott met at adelaides largs pier hotel in 1971 and were married. For the next few years, with irene by his side, bon scott continues a driven. Finks book also reveals scott and kinnear were not alone in east dulwich but with a third person, zena kakoulli, who stayed over at. Irene thornton exwife of acdcs bon scott says crash made. Bon scott have a drink on me by irene thornton paperback. Irene reminisces about the struggles of being married to a hardliving legend. Irene thornton met bon scott in 1971 and married him in 1972. This is a book i will definately revisit over time, thank you irene for sharing your memories.
Though they divorced in 1977, they remained friends until his death. An intimate account of life with acdcs bon scott, featuring 15 neverbeforepublished letters by australias greatest frontman. Cherry bar i manage irene thornton, bon scotts wife, so. For the next few years, with irene by his side, bon scott continues a driven but. Audio reading from irene thorntons book my bon scott.
Bon scott wikipedia irene thornton exwife of acdcs bon scott says crash made him. In a new memoir, she reveals how they fell in love, married and endured the price of fame. In 1971 adelaide girl irene thornton meets bon scott, the singer for lo. Clinton walkers highway to hell 1994, his exwife irene thornton s my bon scott 2014, the variouslyauthored live wire 2015, j. Acdc expert james young reads an excerpt from the upcoming memoir of bon scotts wife, irene thornton. The inside story of acdcs troubled frontman by irene thornton at indigo.
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