Designer John Varvatos launches David Bowie capsule collection Tuesday, November 7 by ABC NewsDavid Bowie is no longer with us, but his style will live on forever.Designer John Varvatos has launched a limited-edition capsule collection inspired by the late rocker's iconic style. Among the items are a leather trench coat, a geometric... Read More.
On This Day, September 20, 1975: David Bowie lands his first US #1 with “Fame” Wednesday, September 20 by ABC NewsOn This Day, September 20, 1975…David Bowie topped the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with “Fame,” his first #1 in the U.S.The song written by Bowie, Carlos Alomar and John Lennon, was the second single off Bowie’s ninth studio album, Young Americans. It wound up being one of the biggest hits... Read More.
Debbie Harry on being flashed by David Bowie: “Most women would really die to be in that room” Monday, June 19 by ABC NewsBlondie's Debbie Harry infamously revealed in her 2019 autobiography, Face It, that during a 1977 tour, after she offered David Bowie and Iggy Pop some cocaine, Bowie thanked her by dropping his pants and flashing her. While some people may be offended by that, she scoffs at the idea that it was something... Read More.
On This Day, June 16, 1972: David Bowie releases ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’ Friday, June 16 by ABC NewsOn This Day, June 16, 1972 ...David Bowie released The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. The album featured such future Bowie classics as “Starman” and “Suffragette City.”The tale of a bisexual alien rock star sent to save mankind initially received mixed... Read More.
On This Day, May 30, 1987: David Bowie kicks off his Glass Spider Tour Tuesday, May 30 by ABC NewsOn This Day, May 30, 1987 ...Rocker David Bowie kicked off his Glass Spider tour in support of his album Never Let Me Down.The tour was known for its elaborate set design, which included what looked like a giant spider with light-up legs. It was described at... Read More.
David Bowie doc ‘Moonage Daydream’ gets HBO premiere date Friday, April 7 by ABC NewsDavid Bowie fans will soon be able to watch the documentary Moonage Daydream without leaving the comfort of their own homes. The doc, from Oscar- and Emmy-nominated director Brett Morgan, will debut on HBO Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m. and will also stream on HBO Max.Moonage Daydream focused on Bowie’s catalog... Read More.
Mott the Hoople’s Ian Hunter on David Bowie: “He wasn’t a guy I would have hung out with” Wednesday, April 5 by ABC NewsMott the Hoople and David Bowie are forever linked thanks to the 1972 classic “All The Young Dudes,” which Bowie wrote for the band. But it turns out the relationship between the artists didn’t last beyond the collaboration. "David was a different kettle of fish," Mott the Hoople’s Ian... Read More.
Classics from David Bowie, Bob Seger & more featured on ‘Prom Pact’ soundtrack Tuesday, March 28 by ABC NewsDisney Channel’s upcoming movie Prom Pact may take place in the present, but it features an '80s-themed prom, which means there's a lot of '80s music on the soundtrack.Billboard reports the soundtrack features such classic tracks as David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock... Read More.
New photo book ‘David Bowie: Rock ‘n’ Roll with Me’ coming later this month Friday, March 10 by ABC NewsDavid Bowie’s life and career are being explored in a new book of personal photos from his childhood friend Geoff MacCormack.David Bowie: Rock 'n' Roll with Me, dropping March 20, features photos MacCormack took while on tour with the White Duke in 1973,... Read More.
New ‘The Midnight Special’ YouTube channel features classic performances from David Bowie, Elton John & more Wednesday, March 8 by ABC NewsSome classic rock and roll performances from the '70s and '80s have just become available on YouTube for the first time in nearly 50 years.A new YouTube channel has just launched dedicated to the popular '70s/'80s late night music program The Midnight Special.... Read More.
On This Day – March 7, 1975: David Bowie releases ‘Young Americans’ Tuesday, March 7 by ABC NewsOn This Day, March 7, 1975…David Bowie released his ninth studio album, Young Americans, which was considered a departure from his glam-rock style, focusing more on soul and R&B influences. The album, which featured backing vocals by a then-unknown singer named Luther Vandross, debuted in the Billboard 200 top 10 in... Read More.
David Bowie World Fan Convention happening in New York in June Thursday, March 2 by ABC NewsDavid Bowie is being celebrated in New York this June. The David Bowie World Fan Convention is set to take place June 16 to 18 at the Manhattan club Racket.The event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bowie’s Let’s Dance and the 50th anniversary of Aladdin Sane. It will feature appearances... Read More.