On our first show we explore the 1980 death of AC/DC lead signer Bon Scott. Known for his hard drinking lifestyle, Scott's energy and unbridled showmanship had helped drive AC/DC to the brink of massive stardom by the close of 1979. Yet Scott wasn't happy with the band or his party lifestyle. Having just scored their first true success in America with the "Highway to Hell" album and prime touring dates, the band set apart and Bon ended up hanging out in London. He'd never make it out alive.

GUEST: Author Jesse Fink's updated biography of the enigmatic singer, Bon: The Last Highway, exhaustively researches Bon's time in the U.S. that previous summer and follows it through to his last moments in the backseat of a car in London. Fink's investigative work uncovers never-before heard statements and stories from key players who were present the night of Scott's death who all prove the rock icon didn't die from too much alcohol but a drug overdose instead. Also, Fink's research uncovers Scott's writing and contribution to the band's breakout album "Back in Black", released several months after his death. Could Scott's lyrics be on the album uncredited?

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