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This is a day-by-day account of Bowies life from the start of 1970 to the end of 1980, his golden era that defined his work as a major artist a dozen inspired studio albums, five major tours, two feature films & critically acclaimed theatrical performances in Chicago & New York. He reinvented stage presentation in rock & revived the careers of Mott The Hoople, Lou Reed & Iggy Pop.
David Bowie The Golden Years chronicles in fascinating detail how it all unfolded, tracking Bowies creative life from post- Space Oddity London in 1970, through the genesis of Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke, his withdrawal to West Berlin & New York in 1980. Informed by recollections from Bowie himself & his many collaborators, friends & associates of the time, the book illustrates how Bowies influences & experiences shaped his extraordinary body of work, which in turn has inspired generations of musicians.
David Bowie The Golden Years features rare some unpublished & iconic photographs from a unique era in the private & professional life of one of rocks greatest & most enduring heroes.
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A wonderful book that will appeal to all Bowie fans young & old.