David Bowie - famously described as rock's greatest chameleon - has lived an extraordinary life. From his early years in post-war, bombed out Brixton to a troubled later childhood in Bromley, to the decadent glamour of Ziggy Stardust to his controversial Berlin period, Bowie's life has been filled with drama. One of our most fascinating stars, his story has never been satisfactorily told until now. Paul Trynka has interviewed over two hundred friends, ex-lovers and fellow musicians in order to write the definitive biography of Bowie. The result is a compelling, intimate and revealing book that will appeal to Bowie's millions of fans around the world.

Has there ever been a more charismatic and intriguing rock star than David Bowie?

In Starman, Paul Trynka has painted the definitive portrait of a great artist. From Bowie's early years in post-war, bombed-out Brixton to the decadent glamour of Ziggy Stardust to the controversial but vital Berlin period, this essential biography is a celebration of Bowie's brilliance and a timely reminder of how great music is made - now with an update on the making and release of The Next Day.



Autorentext

Paul Trynka

Titel
Starman
Untertitel
David Bowie - The Definitive Biography
EAN
9780748129911
ISBN
978-0-7481-2991-1
Format
E-Book (epub)
Genre
Veröffentlichung
03.03.2011
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
11.61 MB
Anzahl Seiten
448
Jahr
2011
Untertitel
Englisch
Features
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