David Bowie: Rock 'n' Roll Chameleon

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, guiding you through all 27 studio albums and a curated selection of earworm singles. It explores the events that helped chart the course of Bowie's career, including guest appearances, key performances, collaborations, film and television roles, romance, and more. From his eponymous 1967 debut LP to 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.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2024
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

David Bowie at 75 (2022) is a value-priced reissue that celebrates the beloved rock star with expert commentary, hundreds of images, and an illustrated gatefold timeline. Few rock artists garner as much adulation after passing as they did in life, and veteran rock journalist Martin Popoff examines David Bowie's extraordinary life through the lens of 75 significant career achievements and life events. He guides you through all 27 studio albums and a curated selection of earworm singles, but 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, film and television roles, romance, and more. From his eponymous 1967 debut LP to 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.

Weight: 1204g
Dimension: 243 x 278 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760389355