David Bowie was rock's finest chameleon, an effortless musical shapeshifter with a keen eye for trends and a relentless appetite for innovation. He released a remarkable 14 albums from the time of his first hit Space Oddity, in 1969, to the smash success of Let's Dance in 1983, the vast majority of which are worth a listen. As such, it's a fascinating, but somewhat daunting, catalog to dive into.
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This guide is designed to make exploring peak-period Bowie, one of the most varied, influential, and interesting catalogs in popular music, easier for neophytes. There are also enough layers for this base to be of interest to longtime fans (did you know Rick Wakeman from Yes played keys on early releases? I didn't!) Please enjoy exploring the golden years (pun intended) of one of the most important artists in the history of popular music!