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‘Celebrating David Bowie’ Tour Returning in 2018
The Celebrating David Bowie tour will return in 2018 after receiving critical acclaim for its initial shows earlier this year. The tour, which originally came together to honor Bowie on what would have been his 70th birthday, will head out across America in February and March. “We were flooded with offers to do more shows … Continue reading ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ Tour Returning in 2018
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Throwback Video: David Gilmour and David Bowie Perform ‘Comfortably Numb’
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30 Rock Stars That Changed Their Name
Would you feel any different listening to a Gordon Sumner record, or rocking out with Chaim Witz? Check out these rock stars that changed their name and see how many you know! Click on the plus sign next to each name to reveal the artist’s stage name! 30 Stuart Leslie Goddard Adam Ant 29 Martyn … Continue reading 30 Rock Stars That Changed Their Name
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Top 10 Classic Rock Cover Songs
Some of these classic rock cover songs are so good that most people have no idea they’re not the originals. Bob Dylan is the writer of two of the most well-known covers, with the other songs coming from a variety of artists who recorded them in the 1950s through the 1980s. 10 Billy Idol – … Continue reading Top 10 Classic Rock Cover Songs
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David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ Wins Five Grammy Awards
David Bowie’s Blackstar album received five Grammy Awards Sunday night including Best Alternative Album, Best Rock Performance (“Blackstar”), Best Rock Song (“Blackstar”), Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, and Best Recording Package. With the exception of a Grammy lifetime achievement award in 2006 and an award for Best Video in 1985, these five posthumous awards mark the … Continue reading David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ Wins Five Grammy Awards
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David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop Among GRAMMY Award Nominees
The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards today, revealing nominations across 84 categories. Contemporary artists lead the pack; Beyonce garnered nine nominations, while Drake, Rihanna and Kanye West each garnered eight. David Bowie has been nominated in five categories including Best Alternative Album (Blacsktar), Best Rock Performance (“Blackstar”), Best Rock … Continue reading David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop Among GRAMMY Award Nominees
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Recordings by David Bowie, Beach Boys, Nirvana to be Inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame
Each year, The Recording Academy recognizes a range of singles and albums at least 25 years old that “exhibit qualitative or historical significance” by inducting them into The GRAMMY Hall of Fame. The Hall, currently in its 44th year, now includes a total of 1,038 recordings. In 2017, 25 new titles will be inducted, including … Continue reading Recordings by David Bowie, Beach Boys, Nirvana to be Inducted into GRAMMY Hall of Fame
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Soundtrack for “The Man Who Fell To Earth” Film Starring David Bowie To Be Released
The soundtrack to the motion picture The Man Who Fell To Earth is finally set to be released, 40 years after the film hit theaters. The 1976 sci-fi starred David Bowie as an alien who comes to earth in search of water for his home planet. The soundtrack was never released due to the master … Continue reading Soundtrack for “The Man Who Fell To Earth” Film Starring David Bowie To Be Released
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Bruce Springsteen Kicks off River Tour with David Bowie Tribute
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off The River Tour this weekend in Pittsburgh, performing “Rebel, Rebel” in a tribute to David Bowie for the show’s encore. Springsteen introduced the song by explaining that Bowie was a big supporter of Bruce and the E Street Band early in their career. Watch the video … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Kicks off River Tour with David Bowie Tribute
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The Passing Of The Starman: “Let All the Children Boogie”
Wow, I don’t believe any of us saw this coming. I remember when in the very early 70’s an RCA rep friend of mine ran into my office and said, “Oh my God, we’ve got the next big thing!” I thought yeah, that’s what we all say—ha, ha! But it was true, Ziggy Stardust happened … Continue reading The Passing Of The Starman: “Let All the Children Boogie”
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David Bowie Dies at Age 69
David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after an 18 month long battle with cancer, according to reports. A statement was posted Sunday on Bowie’s official social media accounts. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in … Continue reading David Bowie Dies at Age 69
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RIP David Bowie (1947-2016)
The shocking news of David Bowie’s death at the age of 69 on Sunday sparked an outpouring of grief from the fans and artists alike. Bowie died just two days after his birthday and the release of his most recent album, Blackstar. Paul McCartney: “Very sad news to wake up to on this raining morning. … Continue reading RIP David Bowie (1947-2016)