“David was a nice guy, but never a superstar”: 54 years on, how Hunky Dory rebooted Bowie’s career

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U2 And David Bowie’s Albums Record Tied By One Of Pop’s Top Superstars

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When David Bowie Became David Bowie: Revisiting ‘Hunky Dory,’ His First Masterpiece

David Bowie was already four years and four albums into his career when he issued Hunky Dory, the first record to help secure ...
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On This Day in 1971, This Rock ‘n’ Roller Released the Final Album Before His Complete Transformation

On this day, December 17, 1971, this iconic artist released the last album before adopting the alter ego that would make him ...
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“David was a nice guy, obviously with a certain amount of talent, but never a superstar”: 54 years on, how Hunky Dory rebooted Bowie’s career

Hunky Dory is the combination of Bowie’s newfound confidence, his ability to pick and surround himself with a brilliant band ...

Music goldmines? New box sets by Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa and more

It’s been 40 years since Bob Dylan’s “Biograph” became the first CD box set to be released and there’s still gold to be mined ...