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David Bowie's Ziggy era mined for gold on Rock ’N’ Roll Star
By Kris Needs published
This mothership of David Bowie box sets covers Ziggy Stardust's conception, birth and lift-off

Revisiting the night David Bowie and David Gilmour honoured Syd Barrett
By Liz Scarlett published
Steve DiStanislao looks back on playing alongside David Bowie, David Gilmour and Richard Wright for one very special evening

The making of David Bowie's Diamond Dogs and the tour that failed
By David Sinclair published
Diamond Dogs marked the point at which David Bowie began to shed his glam-rock skin. He then embarked on one of rock's most expensive – and dangerous – tours

The first and last lyrics sung on record by 20 legendary bands
By Dave Everley published
From The Beatles and Bowie to Freddie Mercury and Kurt Cobain and, these are the first and last lines sung on record by rock’s biggest bands

“I remember seeing my first rock legend snorting cocaine in the bathroom, like, ‘Oh, I’ve heard about this’”: Foo Fighters’ Nate Mendel on the night they played at David Bowie’s epic 50th birthday bash
By Niall Doherty published
The Foos joined Robert Smith, Kim Gordon, Lou Reed and more for a triumphant night at Madison Square Garden

"Not everyone can say they played with David Bowie and Jimmy Page." Drummer Michael Whitehead on working with two giants of British music
By Paul Brannigan published
"Davy was very flamboyant, very friendly, and a very talented musician. Popular with the girls too."

“So funny, so personable, so goofy”: Metallica’s Kirk Hammett remembers hitching a ride from David Bowie
By Matt Mills published
Metallica’s guitarist has told the story of how David Bowie came to the rescue when he didn’t have a ride to his hotel

Ten times Billy Corgan collaborated with his heroes
By Niall Doherty published
The Smashing Pumpkins leader has racked up some impressive guest spots over the years
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