David Bowie

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Why David Bowie’s ‘Ziggy Stardust’ is More Than Just “Fluff and Glam”

Carter Alan examines the impact and legacy of David Bowie’s classic concept album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars”. The album launched Bowie into global superstardom and has proven over time to be more than just “fluff and glam”.

2013/06/06

Rock superstar David Bowie, making his first musical performance in America in half a decade, performs on stage at the U.S. Festival on May 31, 1983 at Glen Helen Regional Park in Devore, Calif.   Bowie performed on closing night at the festival.  (AP Photo/stf/Lennox McLendon)

Photo Flashback: David Bowie, The Clash and More in California in 1983

On this day in 1983, David Bowie and countless other rock legends played the U.S. Festival in San Bernardino, California. Check out some classic photos from the show.

2013/05/28

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Bowie Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies At 62

Trevor Bolder, former bassist for David Bowie and Uriah Heep, has died after a bout with cancer. He was 62. Last February, Bolder revealed that the recent surgery he had undergone was for pancreatic cancer, […]

2013/05/22

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Astronaut Chris Hadfield Covers David Bowie ‘Space Oddity’ In Space

Chris Hadfield is known for becoming the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station, and now the astronaut has a new distinction: the first to film a music video in space. Hadfield, 53, released […]

2013/05/13

Space Shuttle Endeavour Makes Last Trip To ISS Under Command Of Astronaut Mark Kelly

Astronaut Covers David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ – WHILE IN SPACE! [VIDEO]

This is outta this world! (Sorry.)

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David Bowie Bashed by Catholic League: “He’s A Switch-Hitting, Bisexual”

David Bowie’s liberal use of religious imagery in his video for “The Next Day” has drawn criticism and personal attacks from the Catholic League, who felt burned by the clip. The video finds Bowie outfitted in a […]

2013/05/09

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David Bowie Gets Biblical In ‘The Next Day’ Clip

David Bowie played the role of Pontius Pilate in Martin Scorsese’s controversial film The Last Temptation Of Christ, but judging by his new video for “The Next Day,” he may have wanted the title role. The video […]

2013/05/08

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Not Fade Away: David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ Turns 40

In Not Fade Away, we take a look at the legacy of some of the greatest albums of the past few decades – some iconic, some lesser known – as they celebrate significant anniversaries. Here, we […]

2013/04/16

David Bowie visits his attorney before his city court appearance in Rochester to answer to charges of illegal possession of drugs, Thursday, March 25, 1976. Bowie was arrested early on Sunday, March 21, 1976, following a concert in Rochester. (AP Photo)

Cops And Rockers: Clapton, Bowie, Others Arrested For Pot

This week marks a big week for marijuana arrests – David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and Buffalo Springfield lead the way this time.

2013/03/22

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Bon Jovi Beats David Bowie, Grabbing #1 On The Billboard Albums Chart

Bon Jovi‘s new album, What About Now, has outsold David Bowie‘s long-awaited release, The Next Day, for the number-one position this week according to Billboard.com. Jon and the boys’ twelfth release sold 101,000 copies in its […]

2013/03/21

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