ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

• Birthday: October 12
• Residence: Safe In New York City
• Bio: Bill is an avid and die hard AC/DC fanatic, having been a fan of the band since he first heard "Highway To Hell" in 1980. He has since become an expert in knowledge about the band AC/DC, their past, present and current history, discographies, and collectibles.  He is a freelance journalist who has written several articles that have been published in GOLDMINE magazine (Krause publications) over the past several years, and who has conducted interviews with many past members of AC/DC and others related to the band which have been published on this website. Bill has also written many reviews for AC/DC releases, from CD's to Books to DVD's that have also been published on this website. Bill is also a registered expert for AC/DC on experts.com and is the official forum moderator for AC/DC's official Columbia Records message forum, and works for Sony Music Entertainment since 2010 as content manager for AC/DC's official website www.acdc.com.  Bill also possesses one of the largest AC/DC collections in the world, which continues to grow, and he plans to publish a complete AC/DC collector's guide sometime in the future. For review requests and interview requests please contact.
• Bill also plays Rhythm Guitar as "Malcolm Young" in the world's #1 AC/DC Tribute concert experience LIVE WIRE.
• Occupation: Technical Director, Professional musician, webmaster, freelance author/ journalist, freelance web & graphic design.
• Favorite band: AC/DC
• Favorite AC/DC album: Highway To Hell
• Other favorite bands: Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate, Arch/Matheos, John Arch/Fates Warning, Bruce Dickinson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Judas Priest, King Diamond, Black Sabbath, Accept, Dream Theater, RUSH(mostly pre 82), Witchfinder General, Van Halen(DLR), The Cult, The Who, Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ozzy, Fraternity, The Poor, Ronnie Lane/The Faces, Chris Ledoux<many others>
• Favorite all time album: Highway To Hell AC/DC
• First Heard AC/DC when? 1980, the first song I heard I think was "highway to hell" at 9 years old, and was hooked ever since- they became my favorite band and have been ever since 1980! Highway to Hell was also the first album I bought.
• Favorite singer of all time: Bon Scott
• Favorite guitarist of all time: Angus Young & Malcolm Young
• Worst bands: Any and all Rap/'crossover rap'- the look, the sound, and the lack of talent thereof
• Favorite Guitars: GIBSON, GRETSCH,, Fender
• Strings: GHS .012
• Best Amplifier: MARSHALL (the only name in amps)
• Bill's AC/DC-resume:

  Web Content Manager for Sony Music Entertainment / Columbia Records to manage web content and moderate the official AC/DC website www.acdc.com, April 2010- present.
  
  "AC/DC: The Ultimate Illustrated History", by Phil Sutcliffe (Voyageur Press, Oct. 15, 2010, Hardcover, 224 pages, 300+ illustrations) -Various AC/DC memorabilia illustrations contributed by myself published/Album review written by myself for "For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)" LP published/Excerpts from various interviews conducted by myself used by author of book published.
  
  "AC/DC Collectibles: Rarities From Around The World" article published in GOLDMINE magazine, Issue May 16, 2003 (Krause Publications) (AC/DC's Angus Young front cover) http://www.goldminemag.com
  
  "Collecting AC/DC's Bon Scott- Worldwide Collectibles" article published in GOLDMINE magazine, Issue 622, May 28, 2004 (Krause Publications) (Tony Iommi front cover) http://www.goldminemag.com
  
  "In Memory Of Bon Scott" article published in GOLDMINE magazine, Issue 662, December 9, 2005 (Krause Publications) (Jimi Hendrix front cover, Bon Scott inset) http://www.goldminemag.com
  
  "AC/DC Worldwide Collectibles- 70 milestones along the Highway To Hell" article published in RECORD COLLECTOR magazine (UK), Issue 364, April 2009 (Pete Townshend cover). http://www.recordcollectormag.com/articles/article-detail/565
  
  Various AC/DC reviews and articles written and published in Daily Dirt fanzine (Germany) 1990's-2000's.
  (http://www.daily-dirt.de/)
  
  Attended AC/DC "Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame" induction ceremony New York; press room, March 10, 2003
  (http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/ac-dc)
  
  Attended AC/DC "Stiff Upper Lip" album release party, Hard Rock Cafe, New York, Jan 2000 with band members Angus and Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd.
  (http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=99&MIBEnumID=3)
  
  Offical AC/DC Sony/Columbia records fan forum moderator 2004-present.
  http://acdc.forum.columbiarecords.com/viewforum.php?f=4
  
  Hired by Edelman in representation of Walmart and Sony music to promote and market AC/DC's "Black Ice" album in Manhattan, October 2008 http://www.edelman.com/
  
  Assisted Sony/Columbia records in promotion of AC/DC's "Backtracks" box set release, Oct-Nov 2009. (http://www.sonymusic.com/)
  
  Interviewed and performed (with LIVE WIRE AC/DC Tribute band) in AC/DC's only official documentary "AC/DC Fannation" (Sony music 2008). (http://www.acdcfannation.com/)
  
  Interviewed and featured in article published in METAL HAMMER Magazine (Germany) April 2009
  (http://www.metal-hammer.de)
  
  Exclusive web published interviews conducted by Bill Voccia:
  
  MIKE FRASER- AC/DC Mixing engineer 1990-present (3/17/2009)
  JOSHUA LEVY- Album cover designer for AC/DC's "Black Ice" (3/6/2009)
  NOEL TAYLOR- One of the original early AC/DC Drummers from 1974 (5/19/06)
  LARRY VAN KREIDT- Original AC/DC Bass player 1973-4 (1/30/06)
  MARK EVANS - Original AC/DC Bass guitarist 1975-77 (1/18/06)
  RON CARPENTER -One of the original early AC/DC Drummers from 1974 (1/9/06)
  NEIL SMITH -Original AC/DC Bass guitarist 1974
  SIMON WRIGHT -AC/DC Drummer 1983-1989 (current drummer with DIO; Rhino Bucket)
  BOB DEFRIN -Atlantic Records Art Director & AC/DC Album art designer (1977-1980's)
  SAM SEE - Piano/Keyboards and guitar of FRATERNITY
  VINCENT LOVEGROVE - Co-front man of THE VALENTINES with Bon Scott
  PETER HEAD -Piano/Keyboards in THE MOUNT LOFTY RANGERS
  JOHN BISSET -Original Keyboardist in FRATERNITY
  (http://www.acdccollector.com)
  
  Web published merchandise reviews of: (and many more products)
  "AC/DC Maximum Rock N Roll" book by Murray Engleheart and Arnaud Durieux
  "The AC/DC Story Let There Be Rock" book by Susan Masino
  "Thunderstruck" DVD
  Knucklebonz Angus Young and Malcolm Young ceramic collector sculptures (http://www.guitarhero.net)
  "Back In Black, Music In Review" DVD (MVD Entertainment)
  "AC/DC Record Guide" Unauthorized Record Guide (Germany)
  "It's A Long Way To The Top" DVD (UK)
  "AC/DC Two Sides Of Every Glory" book by Paul Stenning
  Buffalo "Only Want You For Your Body" CD (www.aztecmusic.net)
  AC/DC "And Then There Was Rock" DVD (http://www.chromedreams.co.uk)
  "AC/DC Covered In Black" Tribute CD (http://www.cherryred.co.uk/)
  (http://www.acdccollector.com)
  
  Official AC/DC "Expert" at Allexperts.com, June 2006-present (http://www.allexperts.com/el/AC-DC/)
  

"Bill Voccia"