Bon Scott: Have a Drink on Me

Have a drink on Me is a personal account of an artist at the height of his powers, and an intimate view of the lows that ended tragically in his early death. It is a tale of loss but it is also a reminder of Bon Scott’s dazzling talent, unlatched energy and fearless determination to live his dreams – rare gifts he gave the world of rock.

In 1971 Irene Thornton met Bon Scott, then singer with the band Fraternity. Between them is a unique spark and they marry in 1972. For the next few years Bonn Scott continues a driven but difficult journey towards AC/DC and rock ’n’ roll fame.

Irene offers an unsentimental account of their lives together: the bitter winters in London with Fraternity; the drinking and drugs; the group living and frayed tempers. And the broken dreams and inner demons. But she also shares details of their relationship and her ringside seat watching Bon create and perform the music that put AC/DC on the world stage.