This value—priced reissue of
Bowie at 75
(2022) celebrates the beloved rock star with expert commentary, hundreds of images, and an illustrated gatefold timeline.
Hendrix, Joplin, Mercury…few rock artists garner as much adulation after passing as they did in life. In
David
Bowie
, veteran rock journalist Martin Popoff examines the rocker’s
extraordinary life through the lens of 75 significant career achievements and life events
, guiding you through
all 27 studio albums
, as well as a curated selection of earworm singles. But Popoff delves deeper to reveal the events that helped chart the course of Bowie’s career:
Guest appearances
with artists like Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, and Queen
Key performances
such as Live Aid
Collaborations
with an incredible roster of guitarists that included Mick Ronson, Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nile Rodgers, and Earl Slick
Film and television
roles
Romance
…and more.
From his eponymous 1967 debut LP and ending with
Blackstar
, released just two days before his death, Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians and performers of the previous five decades, during which he constantly redefined himself. In examining 75 touchstones, Popoff gives you
a unique view of Bowie’s career arc
from folkie to the breakthrough single “Space Oddity” to his flamboyant glam rock alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, and beyond.
Illustrated with
live concert and candid offstage photography
as well as memorabilia including gig posters, 7—inch picture sleeves, and more, this incredible package also includes a gatefold timeline, making for a stunning tribute to one of the most influential and admired stars in rock history.