He was and still is one of the world’s great musical icons – and exactly 44 years ago today, David Bowie mesmerised Doncaster for the very first time. It was on September 1, 1972 that Bowie presented his other-worldly ego Ziggy Stardust, playing at the Top Rank in Silver Street. … Read more
From 10cc to XTC, from London to Lagos, from 7” singles to side-long epics, and from punk to prog to ambient to disco, our list of the greatest songs from one of music’s greatest decades The 1970s was arguably the single decade of the 20th century when recorded music was … Read more
Berlin city officials unveiled a porcelain plaque at David Bowie’s former apartment to honor the rock icon and his lasting impact on the German capital. Hundreds gathered Monday morning outside Haputstraße 155 in Berlin’s Schöneberg district, where Bowie lived from 1976 to 1978. Fans stood on traffic equipment and hung … Read more
Rarely seen widescreen version directed by Johan Renck. Keep reading for the press release and a quotation from Renck about working with Bowie on this deliciously disturbing new film. Rarely seen widescreen version directed by Johan Renck ==================================
David Bowie fans have been urged to save a park bandstand where the legendary musician performed before he reached stardom. Supporters have raised more than £20,000 in the space of two weeks to restore the “Bowie Bandstand” in Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham. It comes as volunteers from the Friends … Read more
David Bowie left behind one of the most beautifully bizarre catalogs the music world has ever seen. Over his 50-year career, he kept experimenting and trying on new musical styles right up to the end. The Thin White Duke made masterpieces and messes, bold departures and glorious disasters, glossy pop … Read more
