Synopses & Reviews
A treasure-filled tribute to the influential, charismatic "chameleon of rock." David Bowie, who recently returned to the studio after a long absence, always defied expectations with his dizzying series of stylistic transformations. Packed with photographs, this beautiful set covers everything about this iconic figureand#8212;his music, his film work, his partners, his life. Twenty pieces of unique memorabilia illustrate Bowie's journey to world superstardom.
Treasures include:
- Bowie's signature as Davie Jones in 1965
-Ticket to see David Bowie perform at the Forum, Montreal, Canada in 1978
- A flyer listing many star acts appearing in Torquay, including David Bowie at the Rainbow Pavilion on July 7, 1972
- A contract for "David Bowie and the Lower Third" to perform at the Marquee Club in 1965
- A facsimile of the newspaper-style program from David Bowie's "Isolar 2" tour of 1978
- Previously unpublished photographs of Bowie live on stage in Canada, May 3, 1978
- Promotional postcard circa 1983
- Facsimile of part of the "Serious Moonlight" tour program, 1983
Synopsis
Can't stop thinking about Fleetwood Mac? This lavish, in-depth volume tells all about the legendary group: its music, tours, awards, turbulent personal relationships, and more.
After enjoying initial success as a British blues band, Fleetwood Mac became a wildly popular and#8220;soft rockand#8221; ensemble in the 1970s and '80s, dominating the mainstream music market around the world. Their albums, including the multimillion selling Rumours, are considered classics, while singles such as and#8220;Rhiannon,and#8221; and#8220;Dreams,and#8221; and#8220;Don't Stop,and#8221; and and#8220;Little Liesand#8221; have stood the test of time to become landmark songs of an era.
Fleetwood Mac offers a unique view of a band whose name has become synonymous with the both the triumph and heartache of rock and roll stardom.and#160;
Synopsis
A treasure-filled tribute to the influential, charismatic "chameleon of rock." David Bowie, who recently returned to the studio, always defied expectations with his dizzying series of stylistic transformations. Packed with photographs, this beautiful set covers everything about this iconic figureand#8212;his music, his film work, his partners, his life. Twenty pieces of unique memorabilia illustrate Bowie's journey to superstardom.
Synopsis
A decade-by-decade tribute to the influential, charismatic andquot;chameleon of rock.andquot; David Bowie always defied expectations with his dizzying series of stylistic transformations. Packed with photographs, this beautiful book covers everything about this iconic figure: his music, his film work, his partners, his life. Images of rare memorabiliaandmdash;much of it from Bowieand#39;s early careerandmdash;complement insightful text from a top music journalist.
About the Author
A musician on the andlsquo;60s rock scene, Mike Evans began writing about popular music in the 1970s as a broadcaster in local radio and as a freelance writer, his work appearing in a variety of publications including Sounds, Cream, the Guardian, Elle, and as a regular contributor to the UKand#39;s top music weekly newspaper Melody Maker. He lives and works in London, dividing his time between writing and a freelance editorial consultancy.