53: Mt. Rushmore of David Bowie Phases

Ziggy Stardust! The Thin White Duke! Aladdin Sane! Dude singing with Bing Crosby! No matter what phase David Bowie went through in his career, they were never boring. Well, except for Tin Machine, but otherwise…

This week we take a look back at the career of rock and roll’s great chameleon and choose the most iconic and interesting phases of his career. So let’s dance and celebrate our favorite Star, man, and all of the changes he went through.

SHOW NOTES

Joint Choice

Ziggy Stardust

• “Ziggy Stardust”: How Bowie Created the Alter Ego That Changed Rock – Rolling Stone
• The Day David Bowie Abruptly Retired Ziggy Stardust – Ultimate Classic Rock

Michael’s Choices

Jareth the Goblin King (from “Labyrinth”)

• “Labyrinth”: A Goblin King and a Sexual Dream – Consequence of Sound
• We Love Villains: The Strange Appeal of Jareth from “Labyrinth” – Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

Earthling (1990s era)

• David Bowie’s “Earthling” is 20 Years Old Today – Salon
• David Bowie Albums from Worst to Best: “Earthling” – Stereogum

Blackstar

• These Are All of the Secrets David Bowie Fans Have Found in the “Blackstar” Artwork – Spin
• David Bowie’s “Blackstar” Was Not Just a Final Album – It Was an Omen – Esquire

Richard’s Choices

The Thin White Duke

• How David Bowie Brought the Thin White Duke to Life on Station to Station – Rolling Stone
• On Race, David Bowie Delved Deep Into the Darkness and Came Back Human – The Daily Beast

Mime (Ashes to Ashes era)

• When David Bowie Opened for T. Rex (As a Mime) – Mental Floss
• Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) – Bowie Golden Years

Guy in Tin Machine

• Inside David Bowie’s Challenging, Noisy Side Project Tin Machine – Rolling Stone
• Tin Machine: When David Bowie Was Just the Singer in the Band – Dangerous Minds