Revisit David Bowie’s landmark 1972 ‘Top of the Pops’ performance of “Starman” in an excerpt from Rob Sheffield’s new book, ‘On Bowie.’ Rob Sheffield’s new book, On Bowie, is a celebration of the late, great rock legend’s life and career, from the longtime Rolling Stone columnist. It looks at all … Read more
Station To Station was originally the opening track from David Bowieβs album, Station To Station, released in January 1976. The incredible live version, used as the audio on this video was recorded at the Nassau Coliseum, New York on the 23rd March 1976, and is taken from the Station To … Read more
The Isle of Wight Festival honoured David Bowie, whose last ever UK performance was on the main stage back in 2004. Masks were sold across the site to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer and thousands of festival goers donned their masks this afternoon in a tribute to a … Read more
The sudden and unexpected death of David Bowie this year touched me personally. He had been more than an influence, more than an inspiration for this former high school English teacher and present-day playwright. A flood of memories took me back to a time when I taught in Crystal City, … Read more
David Bowie performed in Toronto in 1987. PHOTO: DOUG GRIFFIN/TORONTO STAR/GETTY IMAGES βBlue Jean,β a mix tape and the power of music Alison Weir is the British author of numerous historical biographies and novels, most recently βKatherine of Aragon: The True Queenβ (Ballantine). She spoke with Marc Myers. Back in … Read more
David Bowie performs at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on October 20th, 1972. Read Rob Sheffield’s take on this pivotal show. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty By Rob Sheffield June 28, 2016 On Bowie is a celebration of the late, great rock legend’s life and career, by longtime Rolling Stone columnist Rob … Read more
