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David Bowie's Ex-Wife Does Not Like His New Single

Dave Lifton — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:40:23 +0000

Upon its release, David Bowie‘s new single,’Where Are We Now,’ received glowing reviews. However, Bowie’s ex-wife is less than impressed, and has taken to the U.K. media to voice her displeasure. On Sunday (Feb. 10), Angie Bowie penned an article for the Daily Mail in which she criticized the song for looking backwards, a concept [...]

Queen, Kinks, David Bowie Covered on New Melvins Album

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:48:56 +0000

The Melvins -- one of rock's most creative, unique and prolific bands -- will include covers of songs from Queen, the Kinks, and David Bowie on their upcoming album, 'Everybody Loves Sausages.'

David Bowie, Iggy Pop Collaboration to Be Subject of Movie

Dave Lifton — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:46:46 +0000

The creative and personal relationship between David Bowie and Iggy Pop will form the basis of ‘Lust for Life.’ The film will soon be shopped to international buyers at the European Film Market. The Hollywood Reporter notes that ‘Lust for Life’ takes place in the mid-70s, when the duo moved to West Berlin to refocus [...]

Exclusive: Guitarist Earl Slick Reveals New David Bowie Album Details

Annie Zaleski — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:20:12 +0000

Earl Slick needs no introduction. A killer rhythm guitarist and long-time David Bowie collaborator, the 60-year-old played on John Lennon’s ‘Double Fantasy,’ has recorded with Ian Hunter and played in the post-Stray Cats group Phantom, Rocker & Slick.

David Bowie Premieres New Song & Video, Announces New Forthcoming Album

Aaron on Air — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:38:46 +0000

David Bowie has kicked off his new year and celebrated his 66th birthday with a brand-new single, his first original music release in ten years. “Where Are We Now?” was released on iTunes at 5:00 Tuesday morning, Bowie’s birthday, with a fully-produced video premiering on DavidBowie.com at the same time. The video was shot in the basement, now a repair [...]

Peter Frampton Credits David Bowie For Saving His Career

Dave Lifton — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:12:51 +0000

David Bowie's 1987 album 'Never Let Me Down' is considered to be among his worst, but for Peter Frampton, its importance can not be overstated. In a new interview, he credits his time with Bowie, both on the album and its accompanying tour, for helping revive his career.

David Bowie Turned Down Olympic Ceremony Invitation

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:56:37 +0000

David Bowie was reportedly asked to perform ‘Heroes’ at the closing ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics, but turned it down, appearing instead only via old photos on the stadium’s video screens as a piped-in medley of his most famous songs played.

David Bowie, Paul Simon Percussionist Ralph MacDonald Dies at 67

Aaron on Air — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:47:33 +0000

Percussionist Ralph MacDonald, the hidden force behind platinum selling songs and albums from artists like David Bowie, Paul Simon and Jimmy Buffett, died on Sunday (Dec. 18) at age 67. Known as “the ghost,” MacDonald’s Caribbean style on congas and dozens of other hand drums and music-makers helped make artists big enough to be recognized by first name — Aretha, Luther, Stevie — only get bigger.

David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' Now a Free Children's Book

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:51:34 +0000

Here’s a chance at David Bowie‘s “Space Oddity” like you’ve never experienced. As a children’s book! Artist Andrew Kolb has used the lyrics to the song and made an illustrated book. Cool thing is, Kolb didn’t get permission from David Bowie. This mean he can’t sell it due to copyright laws. So, we can down-load [...]