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David Bowie Pays Tribute to Fallen Bassist Trevor Bolder

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:15:07 +0000

David Bowie is paying tribute to Trevor Bolder a day after his former bassist succumbed after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bolder was also a member of Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash.

26 Years Ago: David Bowie Launches 'Glass Spider' Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:22:12 +0000

With the recent news that Kiss will soon feature a gigantic, fireball-spewing spider in their stage show, we're reminded of another major rock star who brought a large arachnid on tour: David Bowie.

Bowie has often been a performer ahead of his time, pushing the envelope in his music, his imaging and live performances. His 1987 'Glass Spider' tour was the biggest live spectacle of his career -- an undertaking so massive that despite its success, Bowie would never attempt to repeat it.

Real-Life Astronaut Covers David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' from Space

Jeff Giles — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:50:43 +0000

More than 40 years after David Bowie recorded ‘Space Oddity,’ the song has finally made its way into outer space. Consequence of Sound turned up the incredibly cool video embedded below, in which International Space Station astronaut Chris Hadfield records a revised cover of the Bowie classic from the inside of the ship — including [...]

Watch David Bowie's 'The Next Day' Video

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:27:27 +0000

What do you get when you combine severed eyeballs, two stars from ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ whiskey-swilling holy men and bloody stigmata? Duh — it’s the new David Bowie video. The third clip from Bowie’s latest album, ‘The Next Day,’ is for the title track and features appearances by Gary Oldman and Marion Cotillard, both of whom [...]

NBC's 'Hannibal': David Bowie To Play Hannibal's Uncle in Season 2?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:37:40 +0000

Moderate though the ratings may be, we're extremely eager to see NBC's 'Hannibal' granted an additional season, especially after all the pickups the network handed out today. So while the first season bleeds on, would you believe that series creator Bryan Fuller wants music legend David Bowie to play a major role in 'Hannibal' season 2? Find out if Ziggy Stardust will end up on a plate inside!

David Bowie Explains 'The Next Day'…Sort Of

Jeff Giles — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:08:29 +0000

If there's been a drawback for David Bowie fans in the wake of his unexpected un-retirement, it's that -- in typically inscrutable Bowie fashion -- he's refused to grant any interviews or make any public appearances in support of his new album, 'The Next Day.' As it turns out, he's just been waiting for the right request.

David Bowie Finds Religion in New Video

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:52:30 +0000

From the looks of the photos leaked from the set of David Bowie's latest video, it appears that the former Ziggy Stardust has found religion. Or maybe he's playing one of the apostles. We wouldn't put it past him. After all, he did star as Pontius Pilate in 'The Last Temptation of Christ' and played a Christ-like alien in 'The Man Who Fell to Earth.'

30 Years Ago: David Bowie Releases 'Let's Dance'

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:00:45 +0000

Heading into 1983, David Bowie hadn’t placed an album in the Top 10 since 1976’s ‘Station to Station.’ His ‘Berlin Trilogy’ (made up of 1977’s ‘Low’ and ‘Heroes’ and 1979’s ‘Lodger’) and 1980’s ‘Scary Monsters’ were critical hits, but they didn’t sell all that well. With his artsy experimental records behind him, Bowie once again got serious about his commercial career, tapping Nile Rodgers -- the mastermind behind the bestselling disco group Chic -- to co-produce 1983’s ‘Let’s Dance.’

David Bowie Museum Exhibit Sets Ticket Presale Record

Jeff Giles — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:25:04 +0000

David Bowie may not have topped this week's Billboard charts, but he's still No. 1 in the U.K. -- and a hot draw at London's Victoria & Albert Museum, where an upcoming Bowie exhibit has already sold tens of thousands of tickets.

Bon Jovi Defeats David Bowie in First-Week Record Sales Battle

Jeff Giles — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:35:21 +0000

The numbers are in, the sales have been tallied, and just as expected, Bon Jovi and David Bowie's new albums are sitting in the top two positions on the Billboard charts -- and for all that talk about a tight race for the No. 1 spot, it really wasn't even close.

David Bowie and Bon Jovi Battling it Out for No. 1

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:30:53 +0000

David Bowie and Bon Jovi are currently embroiled in a huge fight -- but it's nothing personal. In a scene that seems ripped from the mid-'80s, the two classic rock heavyweights are duking it out for the No. 1 position in next week's Billboard 200 chart.

David Bowie, 'The Next Day' – Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:38:55 +0000

Nobody really expected anything from David Bowie at this point, let alone his best album in 30 years. After virtually disappearing following the release and aborted tour in support of 2003’s underwhelming ‘Reality,’ even the rock ‘n’ roll changeling’s biggest fans figured he was finished. He was rarely seen in public, and there certainly were no rumors swirling about a new record or anything like that.

David Bowie Unveils New 'The Stars (Are Out Tonight)' Single and Video

Ken Kelley — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:15:56 +0000

This morning (Feb. 26), David Bowie released The Stars (Are Out Tonight),' the second single from his highly anticipated forthcoming record 'The Next Day.' Compared to 'Where Are We Now?', the song is an edgy change of pace, returning Bowie to the realm of rock.

David Bowie to Release Three Singles for Record Store Day

Dave Lifton — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:48:06 +0000

The two singles to come from David Bowie‘s forthcoming album, ‘The Next Day,’ will be packaged together on a limited edition 7″ vinyl single for Record Store Day on April 20. Bowie’s website is stating that ‘Stars (Are Out Tonight),’ which is being released digitally this Tuesday (Feb. 26), will serve as the A-side, with [...]

Is David Bowie The Next 'X Factor' Judge?

Ken Kelley — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:54:38 +0000

Forget Bieber-mania. It's time for David Bowie mania. With the release of his new album 'The Next Day' due next month, it seems as though everybody -- including 'X Factor' boss Simon Cowell -- wants a piece of rock's legendary chameleon.

New David Bowie Documentary, 'Five Years,' To Air on BBC

Dave Lifton — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:17:50 +0000

Key points in David Bowie‘s life will form the basis of a new documentary. ‘David Bowie – Five Years’ will air on BBC Two in May. “I’m thrilled to be bringing this film to BBC Two,” BBC Two controller Janice Hadlow told NME. “‘David Bowie – Five Years’ promises to be a revealing look at [...]

David Bowie's Ex-Wife Does Not Like His New Single

Dave Lifton — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:40:23 +0000

Upon its release, David Bowie‘s new single,’Where Are We Now,’ received glowing reviews. However, Bowie’s ex-wife is less than impressed, and has taken to the U.K. media to voice her displeasure. On Sunday (Feb. 10), Angie Bowie penned an article for the Daily Mail in which she criticized the song for looking backwards, a concept [...]

Watch Beck Cover David Bowie's 'Sound and Vision' with 160-Piece Band

Jeff Giles — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:23:48 +0000

When the folks at Lincoln decided to launch a new promotional campaign featuring contemporary artists covering classic songs, Beck was an obvious natural choice -- after all, his Record Club project has already found him recording new versions of the Velvet Underground and Leonard Cohen, among others.

Queen, Kinks, David Bowie Covered on New Melvins Album

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:48:56 +0000

The Melvins -- one of rock's most creative, unique and prolific bands -- will include covers of songs from Queen, the Kinks, and David Bowie on their upcoming album, 'Everybody Loves Sausages.'

David Bowie, Iggy Pop Collaboration to Be Subject of Movie

Dave Lifton — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:46:46 +0000

The creative and personal relationship between David Bowie and Iggy Pop will form the basis of ‘Lust for Life.’ The film will soon be shopped to international buyers at the European Film Market. The Hollywood Reporter notes that ‘Lust for Life’ takes place in the mid-70s, when the duo moved to West Berlin to refocus [...]