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See The First Music Video Recorded In Space, Space Oddity, Even Impresses Bowie

Chris Allen — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:39:30 +0000

Chris Hadfield has 825,000 followers on Twitter. One of the reasons is he likes to show you what happens in space and makes all of his followers feel part of his adventure. He showed what happens when you cry in space and brush your teeth. Fellow Canadian piano player Emm Gryner who used to play [...]

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

Jeff Giles — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:43 +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 [...]

David Bowie Explains 'The Next Day'…Sort Of

Jeff Giles — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:08:29 +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 Museum Exhibit Sets Ticket Presale Record

Jeff Giles — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:40:04 +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.

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 to Release Three Singles for Record Store Day

Dave Lifton — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:40:06 +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 [...]

David Bowie Announces New Single, 'The Stars (Are Out Tonight)'

Ken Kelley — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:52:40 +0000

After the surprise release of the song ‘Where Are We Now‘ back on January 8, David Bowie made another announcement out of the blue overnight (Feb. 17). A simple Facebook post accompanying the picture to the right simply listed the date ’02.26.13′, alluding to the release of ‘The Stars (Are Out Tonight),’ the second single [...]

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

Dave Lifton — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:13:23 +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 [...]

Rare 1970 Film Featuring David Bowie and Genesis Unearthed

Dave Swanson — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:50:01 +0000

The Atomic Sunrise festival was held in March 1970 at the legendary Roundhouse club in England and featured a number of the underground rock scene's most shining lights. The event featured David Bowie, Hawkwind, and Genesis, among others. All these acts were in their infancy, and that's what makes the event so interesting. Fortunately, the festival was captured on film and now, after over 40 years, the film has been unearthed.

David Bowie Rules Out Tour

Dave Lifton — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:07:19 +0000

Well, that joy wore off quickly. After the surprising the world on his birthday (Jan. 8) with a new single, 'Where Are We Now?' and an album, 'The Next Day,' due in early March, fans of David Bowie were hoping that he would return to the stage. However, in a new interview, his longtime producer Tony Visconti has ruled that out.

Exclusive: Guitarist Earl Slick Reveals New David Bowie Album Details

Annie Zaleski — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:20:12 +0000

Earl Slick needs no introduction. A killer rhythm guitarist and long-time David Bowie collaborator, the 60-year-old played on John Lennon’s ‘Double Fantasy,’ has recorded with Ian Hunter and played in the post-Stray Cats group Phantom, Rocker & Slick.

David Bowie, 'Where Are We Now?' – Song Review

Annie Zaleski — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:13:13 +0000

It’s not surprising that David Bowie is in a contemplative mood on ‘Where Are We Now?’ the first single from ‘The Next Day,’ his first album in nearly a decade. After all, the man’s second (or third—or even fourth, depending on your perspective) career wind was curtailed drastically after he had to cancel his 2004 [...]

David Bowie's 'The Next Day' Artwork Explained

Jeff Giles — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:20:51 +0000

Excited as they were to discover that a brand new David Bowie album is on the way, a fair number of his fans raised an eyebrow when they saw the cover for the upcoming 'The Next Day,' due March 12. But if you're one of the people wondering why he decided to slap a white box on top of his classic 'Heroes' cover for the new LP, don't worry -- designer Jonathan Barnbrook is here to explain.

David Bowie Denies Museum Exhibition Participation

Chad Childers — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:42:56 +0000

It’s rare that we see David Bowie these days, so the recent news that there was a Victoria and Albert museum David Bowie exhibition on the way got people wondering if the reclusive singer might rejoin the spotlight. While there have been many rumors in recent years of the singer working on new music, there [...]

New Book Alleges Mick Jagger Romantically Pursued Angelina Jolie + David Bowie

Chad Childers — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:30:04 +0000

Over the weekend, an excerpt from the new Mick Jagger biography ‘Mick: The Wild Life and Mad Genius of Jagger’ detailed his affair with model and future French First Lady, Carla Bruni.

Queen, David Bowie Photographer Takes Work On The Road

Dave Lifton — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:40:30 +0000

Mick Rock, dubbed “The Man Who Shot The ’70s,” is having his famous photographs of such rock legends as David Bowie, Queen and Iggy Pop displayed across the country in a traveling show called, fittingly, ‘Rocked.’ The show is being produced and hosted by the W Hotel chain.

The Muppets Sing Queen + David Bowie's 'Under Pressure' in Google Commercial

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:02:11 +0000

The Muppets are the latest celebrities — they are A-listers in the plush world, mind you – to appear in a Google TV ad. In their spot, Kermit & Co. hawk Google+ to the strains of ‘Under Pressure’ by Queen and David Bowie.