MUSIC INDUSTRY: David Bowie Turns 63: A Life's Study of Art and Artful Self-Promotion

Think listening to and interacting with your fans is something new - and just a bi-product of the internet? Think again. This 1967 letter from David Bowie to an early fan, shared as he turns 63, shows how he understood the importance of connecting with his fans from the very beginning. Without pandering to his audience, throughout his long career Bowie changed with the times and was not afraid to experiment - sometimes with disappointing results. But that's part of what the fans love about Bow...

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22:41 on January 11 2010

Readers’ Rock List: David Bowie

Rolling Stone — Last week, in honor of the Thin White Duke’s 63rd birthday, we asked for our readers’ favorite David Bowie songs. We tallied the votes, and not surprisingly, the Read... more info

David Bowie

00:00 on January 12 2010

David Bowie Debut Released As Deluxe Edition

I Like Music — Released by Deram in 1967, his debut album is released as deluxe edition. 2 Discs - rarities and B-Sides more info

David Bowie

07:00 on January 12 2010