Bowie at 75 - Martin Popoff - Bog - Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc - Plusbog.dk
A unique and beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, Bowie at 75 features a slipcased hardcover with a gatefold timeline, gatefold artwork, frameable pull-out gig poster, and a pull-out photo print! Hendrix, Joplin, Mercury…few rock artists garner as much adulation after passing as they did in life. In Bowie at 75 , veteran rock journalist Martin Popoff examines David Bowie’s extraordinary life through the lens of 75 significant career achievements and life events , guiding you through all 27 studio albums , as well as a curated selection of earworm singles . But Popoff delves deeper to reveal the events that helped chart the course of Bowie’s career: - Guest appearances with artists like Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, and Queen - Key performances such as Live Aid - Collaborations with an incredible roster of guitarists that included Mick Ronson, Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nile Rodgers, and Earl Slick - Film and television roles - Romance …and more. From his eponymous 1967 debut LP and ending with Blackstar , released just two days before his death, Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians and performers of the previous five decades , during which he constantly redefined himself. In examining 75 touchstones, Popoff gives you a unique view of Bowie’s career arc from folkie to the breakthrough single “ Space Oddity ” to his flamboyant glam rock alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, and beyond . Illustrated with live concert and candid offstage photography as well as memorabilia including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, and more, this incredible package also includes a gatefold timeline, a gatefold painting depicting “A Party of Bowies,” a previously unpublished 8×10-inch glossy print, and a pullout poster by famed gig poster artist Frank Kozik. The result is a stunning tribute to one of the most influential and admired stars in rock history—in a milestone year.