Billy K. Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Anyone enjoy David Bowie's music? In all honesty,it took me a while to warm up to him. After all, in those days, he was a bit of a freak show.But after getting over that hurdle, it's "hey, this guy's really talented!"He's done some incredible stuff over the years.....collaborations(i.e."Under Pressure"),submittedsongs to other artists(i.e. "All The Young Dudes"), and a wide range of covers done of his songs--from Barbra Streisand("Life on Mars") to Nirvana("The Man Who Sold The World")I'd admired Bowie's artistic integrity, but at the same time, also having the ability to write radio-ready hits. And re-inventing his style constantly(perhaps even more than Madonna).However, I kind of lost interest in Bowie when he did those dreadful albums with Tin Machine. So, what's he doing these days? And what's your take, as individuals, on Bowie's Music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 My enjoyment of Bowie took a while to grow as well. He was just too "out there" for me during his Diamnd Dog/Jean Genie Days. After that though, I enjoyed his music quite a bit. I even saw his show (Probably the "Let's Dance" tour) at Madison Sq. Garden. A couple of years back "I'm Afraid of Americans" made a splash for him. I think he was working with Nine Inch nails at the time. He certainly knew how to reinvent himself throughout his long career.He also raised $50 Million in "Rocker Bonds" which were backed by his future royalties. He might've been the first rocker to do that. No doubt he's sitting on his cash and loving life with his wife Iman!Looks like Ziggy played guitar AND Wall Street!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I love Bowie. The 'Ziggy' album is one of the 25 greatest Rock albums ever. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 My favorite album is Aladdin Sane..... I even like his 80's stuff he did. A very talented man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Anyone here know why Prince coughs on the extended version of "Raspberry Beret?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 He was having a hernia checked by the "Thin White Duke"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 At the begining and the end of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 David Bowie threw some pepper at Prince? There must be a Bowie connection somewhere. I like lots of Bowie, even his '80's stuff!Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Angelina, the same company that was doing the Bowie bonds, also did some similarly to some of the Motown artists, at about the same time.Some of you may or may not know this, but Peter Frampton's dad was Bowie's industrial arts(shop)teacher in high school, and Peter also was also a student at the same school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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