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 … 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 … Read more
I was lucky enough to work with David Bowie on several TV projects. He was a great collaborator — gracious, witty and generous. David was also a cheerleader and champion for other artists. I don’t think he had a jealous bone in his body. That was David the man. Bowie … Read more
The pop icon was interviewed by 60 Minutes in 2003, but the story never ran. Overtime unearths the Bowie tapes David Bowie, the rock legend who died January 10 at age 69, appeared on countless stages, in clubs, theaters and stadiums around the world. But he never appeared on 60 … Read more
David Bowie was a very special man, I think we can all agree. Even after he enjoyed somewhat minor success in Britain following the release of his self-titled debut album in 1967, Bowie himself could not have envisioned the meteoric rise he would later enjoy. The record, which was released … Read more
The Isle Of Wight Festival returns this weekend with a line-up including Kasabian, Depeche Mode, Liam Gallagher and The Killers. To mark the occasion, promoter John Giddings is Music Week’s cover star for the latest issue with an interview that also marks 50 years since the first ever festival. Giddings … Read more
