How a neglected Bowie album was completely re-recorded as per his wishes The new issue of Uncut – in shops now or available to order online here – presents the untold story of David Bowie’s 1980s, the decade that found him achieving fame and success on an unprecedented scale – but was it worth it? … Read more
“Ziggy played guitar…” Three years after he created the character of Major Tom in his breakout hit, “Space Oddity,” and four years before the Thin White Duke arrived on Station To Station, art-rock icon David Bowie introduced the world to a new alter-ego that would immortalize both the character and its creator. The Rise And … Read more
Source: Toronto Star, May 2, 1978. In the days to come, much will be made of how David Bowie influenced other artists. But appreciating such talent takes time, and, especially for someone who confounded mainstream culture when he gained fame in North America during his “Ziggy Stardust” phase, Bowie was initially viewed with a mix … Read more
The artist openly despised his 1987 LP, ‘Never Let Me Down,’ so a producer has stripped it down and built it back up again into something new David Bowie‘s five-decade career went through so many extreme highs and bizarre lows that pinpointing his single worst album may seem like a difficult task. To the singer … Read more
An extremely rare tape, found languishing in a loft is expected to sell for £10,000 when it goes under the hammer in September. Featuring the first ever studio recording of David Bowie (David Jones), with the 16 year old as lead vocalist for The Konrads, the unreleased tape is part of a treasure trove of … Read more
The fourth in Parlophone Records’ series of David Bowie box sets, David Bowie Loving the Alien (1983-1988), is due out on Oct. 21. The 11-CD, 15-LP collection will feature 8 albums from the late rock icon’s most successful run, including remastered versions of Let’s Dance, Tonight and Never Let Me Down (and the 2-LP Never Let Me … Read more
Living an L.A. nightmare, singer-songwriter embraced “nasty” alter ego and made a classic In 1975, David Bowie moved to Los Angeles, and his life descended into chaos and turmoil. He was consuming massive amounts of cocaine, remaining awake for days on end (“I hate sleep,” he said. “I would much prefer staying up, just working, all the … Read more
