David Bowie
Steve Harley: 1970s Cockney Rebel who took risks and wrote hits | Alexis Petridis
Singer-songwriter, while not quite managing to elbow David Bowie aside, produced well-crafted hits topped by Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)
Alexis Petridis
17, Mar, 2024 @7:36 PM
Me and Mr Jones by Suzi Ronson review – Stardust memories of David Bowie’s hairdresser
This candid memoir by the stylist who helped create the singer’s Ziggy look offers a vivid snapshot of his golden years – but loses its lustre when Bowie moves to LA
Anthony Quinn
17, Mar, 2024 @7:00 AM
‘I was cancelled’: Beverley Knight on gay rights, race and her West End renaissance
As a chart-topping singer in the ultra-controlled pop landscape of the 00s, she refused to be sexy, spoke out about Aids and was staunchly pro-Labour. Now, she’s one of theatre’s biggest stars – and ready to get the Tories out
Coco Khan
11, Mar, 2024 @5:00 AM
Jazz composer Maria Schneider: ‘David Bowie cracked me – maybe not in a good way’
The US musician has won star admirers and seven Grammys across three decades of lyrical and angry work – but you can’t stream it. She explains her fight against big tech, and her dismay at other artists’ apathy
Hugh Morris
15, Feb, 2024 @3:00 PM
Lulu: ‘David Bowie got me. Part of me thinks: what if the relationship continued?’
The stentorian Scottish pop singer, actor and TV staple answers your queries about Eurovision glory, nibbling biscuits with the Who, and flying high with Take That
As told to Dave Simpson
08, Feb, 2024 @3:00 PM
A musical tour of Berlin: from Wagner’s epic opera to techno raves
In our new series, we explore a city through its musical landmarks and songs. First stop, Germany’s hip, historic capital, home to trailblazing clubs and inspiration for Dietrich and Bowie
Chris Moss
29, Jan, 2024 @7:00 AM
‘Bowie’s teeth were bleeding’: Mott the Hoople on making All the Young Dudes with David
‘We went for a pizza after it came out, with Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust jumpsuit. He was suffering from malnutrition. Starman came on and he said, “Your song will be on soon”’
Interviews by Dave Simpson
15, Jan, 2024 @1:16 PM
David Bowie would have failed in today’s cut-throat music industry, says Nile Rodgers
Chic frontman said no label would give the artist time to produce a global hit record after early career struggles
Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent
12, Dec, 2023 @2:07 PM
40 outrageous photos that changed fashion, from teenage Kate Moss to Twiggy in a mini and Lady Gaga’s meat dress
Leigh Bowery provoked, Dior’s elegant New Look inspired, Katharine Hamnett’s slogan T-shirts challenged: these are the shots that made the world see clothes differently
Jess Cartner-Morley with captions by Chloe Mac Donnell
18, Nov, 2023 @7:00 AM
Tony Visconti: ‘I’ve been a better record producer than I’ve been a husband’
The super-producer, who worked with David Bowie and Marc Bolan among others, reflects on a long career filled with highs and lows
Jim Farber
19, Oct, 2023 @10:36 AM
Kermode on… Nicolas Roeg: ‘Nothing is what it seems’
In the first of a new monthly Observer column on his favourite film-makers, Mark Kermode salutes the elliptical vision of the director of Don’t Look Now, Walkabout, Performance and so much more
Mark Kermode
30, Sep, 2023 @7:00 AM
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T Rex review – grizzled rockers pay tribute
This behind-the-scenes look at a tribute album to the glam rock pioneer only finds its groove when Bolan himself lights up the screen
Andrew Pulver
14, Sep, 2023 @12:00 PM
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