{"product_id":"david-bowie-rock-n-roll-chameleon-hardcover","title":"David Bowie: Rock 'n' Roll Chameleon - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis value-priced reissue of \u003ci\u003eBowie at 75 \u003c\/i\u003e(2022) celebrates the beloved rock star with expert commentary, hundreds of images, and an illustrated gatefold timeline.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Hendrix, Joplin, Mercury...few rock artists garner as much adulation after passing as they did in life. In \u003ci\u003eDavid \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBowie\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran rock journalist Martin Popoff examines the rocker's\u003cb\u003e extraordinary life through the lens of 75 significant career achievements and life events\u003c\/b\u003e, guiding you through \u003cb\u003eall 27 studio albums\u003c\/b\u003e, 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: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuest appearances\u003c\/b\u003e with artists like Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, and Queen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey performances\u003c\/b\u003e such as Live Aid \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollaborations\u003c\/b\u003e with an incredible roster of guitarists that included Mick Ronson, Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nile Rodgers, and Earl Slick \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFilm and television\u003c\/b\u003e roles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRomance\u003c\/b\u003e...and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From his eponymous 1967 debut LP and ending with \u003ci\u003eBlackstar\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003cb\u003ea unique view of Bowie's career arc\u003c\/b\u003e from folkie to the breakthrough single \"Space Oddity\" to his flamboyant glam rock alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Illustrated with\u003cb\u003e live concert and candid offstage photography\u003c\/b\u003e as well as memorabilia including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, and more, this incredible package also includes a gatefold timeline, making for a stunning tribute to one of the most influential and admired stars in rock history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Working out of Toronto, Canada, \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (martinpopoff.com) has penned more than 100 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting, including \u003ci\u003eRush: The Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLed Zeppelin: Song by Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd: Album by Album\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBowie at 75\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKiss at 50\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIn the Groove\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, he has appeared in \u003ci\u003eRevolver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuitar World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRecord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollector\u003c\/i\u003e, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com. Martin also worked on the award-winning documentaries \u003ci\u003eRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas\u003c\/i\u003e for Banger Films. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.3 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752928018720,"sku":"9780760389355","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/786bf65b13ebccf7cd3e6cffce0a9e84.webp?v=1780007644","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/david-bowie-rock-n-roll-chameleon-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}