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- Previously unpublished photographs of Bowie live on stage in Canada, May 3, 1978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
David Bowie is the quintessential musical chameleon, shifting from glam rocker and commercial popster to actor and avant-garde composer. Through an exploration of his diverse body of work, Chris Welch reveals that the only constant in Bowie's career are his incredible voice, imagination, and talent for artistic reincarnation.
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Biography of David Bowie explains the stories behind many of the songs he recorded between 1970 and 1980.
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.
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Eric Claptonand#8212;aka "Old Slow Hand"and#8212;is one of the greatest guitarists of all time and the only musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on three separate occasions. In his long career with such supergroups as The Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith, as well as a solo artist, he has received countless awards. To mark his illustrious 50-year career,
Eric Clapton Treasures celebrates the legendary musician through stunning rarely published photographs and 20 items of removable facsimile memorabilia, including posters, tickets, flyers, and signed photographs.
Eric Clapton Treasures gives readers a front-row seat (and backstage pass, too) to Clapton's unparalleled career.
About the Author
Chris Welch started out as a reporter on UK music weekly Melody Maker in the mid-1960s. He went on the road with Led Zeppelin, The Who, Bowie, and more during the 1970s. Chris has since worked on a variety of music magazines and has written more than 20 books on rock music. He also contributes to UK newspapers. In 2012 Chris was awarded a Gold Badge of Merit Award for his special contribution to Britain's music industry by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in London. On that occasion, Eric Clapton said: and#8220;Congratulations, Chris, on your Gold Badge Award and many thanks for all your support over the years.and#8221;