David Bowie’s final album soars on charts after death shock
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie’s final album soars on charts after death shock

Hindustan Times  

David Bowie’s final album soared toward the top of the charts Tuesday after the music legend’s death from cancer stunned the world, with the details still shrouded in mystery two days on. The final album by David Bowie, released just two days before his death, has soared in sales and looked set to top charts around the world. Read: David Bowie dies of cancer Yet only a few people knew that the album would be Bowie’s swansong and that it was in fact a meditative finale to a nearly half-century career. Discreet in death News of his demise broke with a stunning statement on his social media accounts: “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.” Bowie’s family asked for privacy and a representative said that no further details would be released.

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David Bowie review, Toy: Alive with the sound of a band in their prime
3 years, 4 months ago

David Bowie review, Toy: Alive with the sound of a band in their prime

The Independent  

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David Bowie: 'Last known photo' shared by fans following singer's death
4 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie: 'Last known photo' shared by fans following singer's death

The Independent  

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David Bowie's UK fans have bought five million of his records in two years
7 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie's UK fans have bought five million of his records in two years

The Independent  

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Celebrating David Bowie's 70th birthday in Brixton, gig review: Touching tributes from those who knew him
8 years, 2 months ago

Celebrating David Bowie's 70th birthday in Brixton, gig review: Touching tributes from those who knew him

The Independent  

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David Bowie's ashes were not scattered at Burning Man, estate confirms
8 years, 6 months ago

David Bowie's ashes were not scattered at Burning Man, estate confirms

The Independent  

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Bowie's last musical to be staged in London
8 years, 7 months ago

Bowie's last musical to be staged in London

China Daily  

David Bowie, whose musical Lazarus is to be per-formed in London. Lazarus, the science-fiction musical co-written by David Bowie, one of his final works, will return to the stage, this time in London, the production announced recently. Kings Cross Theatre in London says that Lazarus, a coveted ticket in New York even before Bowie's death, would open on Oct 25 …

Bowie's last musical to be staged in London
8 years, 7 months ago

Bowie's last musical to be staged in London

China Daily  

David Bowie, whose musical Lazarus is to be per-formed in London. Lazarus, the science-fiction musical co-written by David Bowie, one of his final works, will return to the stage, this time in London, the production announced recently. Kings Cross Theatre in London says that Lazarus, a coveted ticket in New York even before Bowie's death, would open on Oct 25 …

‘Blackstar’: David Bowie album reveals hidden image
8 years, 10 months ago

‘Blackstar’: David Bowie album reveals hidden image

CNN  

Story highlights Hidden artwork discovered on '"Blackstar" cover Album is David Bowie's final, clue-filled nod to his fans London CNN — David Bowie fans have a new treat after a fan discovered a hidden side to the “Blackstar” vinyl album. A 3D wall portrait of David Bowie, created by Australian street artist Jimmy C, in Brixton, South London AFP/AFP/AFP/Getty Images …

David Bowie prepared a number of songs to be released after his death
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie prepared a number of songs to be released after his death

The Independent  

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David Bowie tops US albums charts for first time with Blackstar
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie tops US albums charts for first time with Blackstar

The Independent  

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David Bowie's final album Blackstar breaks Australian chart records after his death
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie's final album Blackstar breaks Australian chart records after his death

Daily Mail  

David Bowie has posthumously broken Australian chart records with thousands rushing to buy the late star's work in the wake of his shock death. Scroll down for video Posthumous success: David Bowie has broken Australian chart records in the week after his death with his final album debuting at No.1 While Blackstar debuted at No.1, his 2014 compilation Nothing Has …

David Bowie: How streaming online music has changed the music industry's control after a music legend dies
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie: How streaming online music has changed the music industry's control after a music legend dies

The Independent  

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David Bowie may have more songs from the Blackstar recording sessions on the way
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie may have more songs from the Blackstar recording sessions on the way

The Independent  

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David Bowie's poignant reflections on coming to terms with death
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie's poignant reflections on coming to terms with death

The Independent  

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David Bowie dead: London street party celebrates icon 'as he would have wanted'
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie dead: London street party celebrates icon 'as he would have wanted'

The Independent  

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David Bowie dead: The time the legend turned down a CBE
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie dead: The time the legend turned down a CBE

The Independent  

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David Bowie dead: Tributes pour in after singing legend dies aged 69
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie dead: Tributes pour in after singing legend dies aged 69

The Independent  

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David Bowie: publicist's statement in full
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie: publicist's statement in full

The Independent  

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David Bowie dead: Singer dies following 18-month battle with cancer
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie dead: Singer dies following 18-month battle with cancer

The Independent  

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David Bowie's Final Album, 'Blackstar,' Is A Goodbye Letter To Fans
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie's Final Album, 'Blackstar,' Is A Goodbye Letter To Fans

Huff Post  

David Bowie VEVO In The New Yorker on Saturday, Ben Greenman declared David Bowie's newest album, "Blackstar," "prime Bowie is in its willingness to embrace nonsense." His death came just two days after the release of the album, and "Blackstar" has quickly started to feel like Bowie's own way of saying goodbye to the world, sprinkled with hints and farewells …

David Bowie’s death inspires tributes from other artists on Twitter and Facebook.
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie’s death inspires tributes from other artists on Twitter and Facebook.

Slate  

If you need any proof of the breadth of David Bowie’s influence on art and culture, look no further than the many tributes that have poured out over the last few hours. - Iggy Pop" — Iggy Pop January 11, 2016 David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a …

David Bowie dead: 7 ways the Starman changed music forever
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie dead: 7 ways the Starman changed music forever

The Independent  

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Shock and condolences as the Netherlands reacts to David Bowie's death
9 years, 2 months ago

Shock and condolences as the Netherlands reacts to David Bowie's death

Dutch News  

A book of condolence for David Bowie has opened at Groningen’s museum following the shock news of the singer’s death from cancer. The Groninger Museum is hosting a special David Bowie exhibition until March 13 as the last leg of the show’s European tour. pic.twitter.com/Kh2fq3tf9m — Duncan Jones January 11, 2016 Bowie’s death was announced by his son, Duncan Jones, …

Shock and condolences as the Netherlands reacts to David Bowie's death
9 years, 2 months ago

Shock and condolences as the Netherlands reacts to David Bowie's death

Dutch News  

A book of condolence for David Bowie has opened at Groningen’s museum following the shock news of the singer’s death from cancer. The Groninger Museum is hosting a special David Bowie exhibition until March 13 as the last leg of the show’s European tour. pic.twitter.com/Kh2fq3tf9m — Duncan Jones January 11, 2016 Bowie’s death was announced by his son, Duncan Jones, …

David Bowie dead: Singer dies after 18-month battle with cancer
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie dead: Singer dies after 18-month battle with cancer

The Independent  

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David Bowie dies aged 69 after 18-month cancer battle
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie dies aged 69 after 18-month cancer battle

ABC  

Rock icon David Bowie has died just two days after his 69th birthday following a struggle with cancer, according to his son and his official Facebook page. "David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer," the Facebook statement read. A guide to David Bowie in the '70s The Go-Betweens' co-founder and renowned …

David Bowie belonged to everyone: His rare appeal cut across generational and demographic lines
9 years, 2 months ago

David Bowie belonged to everyone: His rare appeal cut across generational and demographic lines

Salon  

A lot of us are still in shock. With the records “Low,” “Lodger,” and “'Heroes'” – a double set of quotes on that last one, as colleague Andrew O’Hehir has reminded me – Bowie helped transform the way music sounded, in a way that would shape numerous alt and indie rock bands. Claudia Gonson of Magnetic Fields told Salon: As …

An insider’s look behind the making of David Bowie’s secretive ‘Blackstar’ album
9 years, 2 months ago

An insider’s look behind the making of David Bowie’s secretive ‘Blackstar’ album

LA Times  

David Bowie died Sunday, Jan. 10, at the age of 69. — ‘Blackstar’ producer Tony Visconti “David’s always done hybrids,” said Visconti. It’s live.” McCaslin recalled how Bowie discussed what he was reading and listening to, which included “the grandeur of Charlie Parker” as well as albums by Kendrick Lamar and D’Angelo. Bowie’s lyrics recall recent work by Walker, like …

Commentary: Five songs to prove David Bowie is impossible to capture in five songs
9 years, 2 months ago

Commentary: Five songs to prove David Bowie is impossible to capture in five songs

LA Times  

David Bowie didn’t necessarily have fans. With something like five or six careers packed into a one-of-a-kind, constantly shifting whole, David Bowie isn’t an artist who can be summarized in one album, much less some puny playlist. In addition to being carried by an arena-ready shout-along hook in “Wham, bam, thank you ma’am,” this song underscores in bold the line …

David Bowie new album Blackstar, review: A Bowie desperate to break with the past
9 years, 3 months ago

David Bowie new album Blackstar, review: A Bowie desperate to break with the past

The Independent  

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David Bowie stage show Lazarus boasts new songs that 'sound like classics'
9 years, 11 months ago

David Bowie stage show Lazarus boasts new songs that 'sound like classics'

The Independent  

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David Bowie’s The Next Day, reviewed.
12 years ago

David Bowie’s The Next Day, reviewed.

Slate  

I once ran into David Bowie on the street in New York City about 10 years ago. “David Bowie’s The Next Day may be the best comeback album ever,” declared Andy Gill in the Independent. In Rolling Stone, Rob Sheffield enthused that Bowie’s latest single “The Stars ” was “like Bowie decided to fuse ‘Heroes’ and ‘Space Oddity’ into the …

David Bowie album review - track by track: The Starman pulls off the greatest comeback album in rock'n'roll history with The Next Day
12 years ago

David Bowie album review - track by track: The Starman pulls off the greatest comeback album in rock'n'roll history with The Next Day

The Independent  

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David Bowie’s 1972 Santa Monica concert is being released on CD
16 years, 8 months ago

David Bowie’s 1972 Santa Monica concert is being released on CD

LA Times  

Special to The Times When a bootleg album of David Bowie’s Santa Monica Civic Auditorium stop on his 1972 Ziggy Stardust tour hit the market several years ago, I didn’t even bother to listen to it because I couldn’t imagine the music alone living up to my memory of such a spectacular visual presentation. Bowie returned a few months later …

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