Vince Taylor: Inspiration to A Few, Forgotten by Many
Vince Taylor helped bring rockabilly to England. But his drug-fueled antics had a different impact on David Bowie, Van Morrison and more.
D.A. Pennebaker: The Eye of the Counterculture
From Dylan to Monterey Pop, Bowie to Depeche Mode, the late filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker had an eye for picking up what was happening beneath the surface.
Mick Ronson: More Than Just a Sideman
It was hard to stand in the spotlight with David Bowie, but guitarist Mick Ronson did so more than admirably. Along the way, he worked with stars including Elton, Lou Reed, even John Mellencamp — and deeply influenced rising artists like Morrissey and Def Leppard. A tribute to his all-too-short career.
The Best of Our David Bowie Coverage
Because Bowie is Bowie, his passing didn’t stop of us from writing about him repeatedly throughout the year.
Your 10 Favorite Concept Albums
There’s been a huge response to our post “31 Concept Albums You May Have Missed.” Now, we give you our readers’ choices for top concept albums.