Chapter Three: Major Tom (1966-1969)

Our final episode on the life (or lives) of David Bowie begins and ends with a birthday. We start in 2013, when David reentered public life nearly a decade after his heart attack with the surprise release of “Where Are We Now," his first new song in a decade. It was one of the mo ...  Show more

We’re taking a brief break from the story this week. (We’ll be back with our final chapter on David Bowie on Monday, May 3rd!) But today we have something very special in store: a conversation with Carlos Alomar — a funk guitar icon, and one of David’s most crucial musical collab ...  Show more

Let the children lose it, let the children use it, and let all the children join in for Strong Songs year three!

Kirk kicks off the new year with a pair of classics by the great David Bowie: 1969's melancholy "Space Oddity" and 1972's triumphant "Starman." What goes up, ...

Life on Mars was released on David Bowie's Hunky Dory album in 1971. Two years later it came out as a single in its own right. Famous for its exploration of disillusionment and alienation, there is no one single definitive story behind it. But that is perhaps the song's beauty an ...  Show more

Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma - Melanie & Starman - David Bowie. Photo:Gavin Bond

This week, we look at one of the most iconic artists of all time, David Bowie! Specifically, we’re looking at his rise to fame as he creates the mysterious persona of Ziggy Stardust. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Also, ...  Show more