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New David Bowie Box Set Announced
On what would have been David Bowie’s 72nd birthday, Parlophone has announced a brand new Bowie box set for release this coming spring. The release comes 50 years since the release of the late artist’s first hit, “Space Oddity.” Spying Through a Keyhole will feature nine previously unreleased David Bowie recordings from that early “Space … Continue reading New David Bowie Box Set Announced
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Throwback Video: David Bowie and Bing Crosby – “Little Drummer Boy”
As we wind down for the holidays, there’s one tune that is a must-listen on our classic rock Christmas playlist every year, and in our opinion, the holidays just wouldn’t be the same without it. So this week we’re throwing back to David Bowie and Bing Crosby’s 1977 duet, “Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth”. This vocal … Continue reading Throwback Video: David Bowie and Bing Crosby – “Little Drummer Boy”
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Studio Desk Used to Record Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Going Up For Auction
Helios Console (Image: Bonhams Auctions) A significant piece of rock music history is going up for auction next month. Bonhams Auction House has revealed that they will be taking bids on a console which was used to record portions of Led Zeppelin’s IV including “Stairway To Heaven.” This unique console is actually an amalgamation of … Continue reading Studio Desk Used to Record Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Going Up For Auction
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Why Dead Rock Stars Get More Popular Over Time
Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the passing of Tom Petty. For those of us in the rock community, it’s been a difficult few years as several icons from David Bowie to Glenn Frey to Prince have departed this earth. But this is nothing new in rock ‘n roll. Our stars have been dying … Continue reading Why Dead Rock Stars Get More Popular Over Time
