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David Bowie: Rock ’N’ Roll Star cover art
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

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Steve DiStanislao, David Bowie and David Gilmour
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

Bands & Artists
David Bowie on a bed, leaning towards the camera, photographed for the Diamond Dog album cover, circa 1974
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

Concerts & Shows
A montage of Freddie Mercury, Kurt Cobain, David Bowie and Jim Morrison
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

Bands & Artists
Bowie's 50th birthday bash in 1997
“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

Interviews
Manish Boys at the BBC
"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."

Interviews
Photos of Kirk Hammett of Metallica and David Bowie
“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

Concerts & Shows
Billy Corgan and David Bowie in 1997
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

Interviews
David Bowie
"It was fun being friends with him. He was like a wizard": when you're David Bowie's favourite band, life gets kinda magical

By Paul Brannigan Published

"When we found out we were David Bowie’s favourite band, it was like god came down to me"

Interviews
David Bowie and Damon Albarn
Watch David Bowie and Blur's Damon Albarn duet on Bowie classic Fashion on French TV

By Paul Brannigan Published

David Bowie was one of Damon Albarn's musical heroes, making this rare TV duet a special moment for Blur's frontman

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