40 Years Ago: A Black Rock Icon Shapes David Bowie’s ‘Modern Love’40 Years Ago: A Black Rock Icon Shapes David Bowie’s ‘Modern Love’Hint: It wasn't Nile Rodgers.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Rolling Stones' 'Angie' at 50The Rolling Stones' 'Angie' at 50Fans have speculated for years that band's frontman wrote the song to appease Angela Bowie.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How David Bowie’s ‘Rebel Rebel’ Inspired a Hit Country SongHow David Bowie’s ‘Rebel Rebel’ Inspired a Hit Country SongThe 1974 track served as the basis for Chris Young's "Young Love & Saturday Nights." Allison RappAllison Rapp
Album Covers Changed Due to ControversyAlbum Covers Changed Due to ControversyThese bands had to change their album covers because they were too controversial.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
David Bowie's 'China Girl' at 40David Bowie's 'China Girl' at 40Co-writer Iggy Pop had already released a widely ignored earlier version. Gary GraffGary Graff
How Bowie Saved Iggy's LifeHow Bowie Saved Iggy's LifeMid-'70s were not an easy era for the former Stooges frontman, then an old friend arrived. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Rockers Who Collaborated With Tina TurnerRockers Who Collaborated With Tina TurnerShe wasn't called The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for nothing.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Totally Unexpected + Badass Cover Songs by MotorheadTotally Unexpected + Badass Cover Songs by MotorheadNot the usual style for Motorhead on these cover.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane': 50 Glam Facts You May Not KnowDavid Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane': 50 Glam Facts You May Not KnowThis was his most commercially successful album at that point, reaching No. 1 in the U.K. and No. 17 in the U.S.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Inside David Bowie’s Freewheeling Sessions for ‘Aladdin Sane': Exclusive InterviewInside David Bowie’s Freewheeling Sessions for ‘Aladdin Sane': Exclusive Interview"It's as fresh as it was then," his trusted pianist Mike Garson says.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why David Bowie Was Rushed Into Completing ‘The Jean Genie’Why David Bowie Was Rushed Into Completing ‘The Jean Genie’He recorded the No. 2 U.K. hit in an hour, but there was a memorable mistake along the way. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How a Desert Train Trip Sparked David Bowie’s ‘Drive-In Saturday’How a Desert Train Trip Sparked David Bowie’s ‘Drive-In Saturday’He saw something at night while on tour in America that prompted him to pull out his notebook. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Bowie & Hunter RelationshipBowie & Hunter RelationshipMott the Hoople leader says he was far less ambitious than "All the Young Dudes" writer.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bowie Ziggy Stardust Comeback?Bowie Ziggy Stardust Comeback?Bowie was reportedly planning to recreate Frank Sinatra's retirement and comeback. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
David Bowie Companion's New BookDavid Bowie Companion's New BookLongtime Bowie companion talks about his new memoir, 'David Bowie: Rock ‘n’ Roll With Me.' Allison RappAllison Rapp
David Bowie's 'Let's Dance' at 40David Bowie's 'Let's Dance' at 40His biggest hit found a home on his first platinum album.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
David Bowie's 'The Next Day' Turns 10David Bowie's 'The Next Day' Turns 10Surprise LP tended to recall Berlin Trilogy, but there were also elements from elsewhere in the past.Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Biggest Rock + Metal Moments of 1973The Biggest Rock + Metal Moments of 1973See what was going on in music 50 years ago.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
30 Important Rock + Metal Albums Turning 30 in 202330 Important Rock + Metal Albums Turning 30 in 20231993's best still rocking in 2023.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Bowie’s ‘Ziggy Stardust’ Gets Reggae Makeover on New Tribute LPBowie’s ‘Ziggy Stardust’ Gets Reggae Makeover on New Tribute LPEasy Star All-Stars preview forthcoming 'Ziggy Stardub' with an infectious rendition of "Starman."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty