Gone almost a decade already. David Bowie is maybe more important and influential then he's ever been - the mountain of posthumous writing and reminiscences adding to the Thin White Duke's mythology. Unreleased tracks, outtakes, demos and repackaged albums, all sketching in details we never knew existed. It's factors like these that have lead Chris O'Leary to revisit and fully revise his original 2015 book.
Rebel Rebel take's a deep chronological dive into David Bowie's genre-fluid catalog, from cabaret to psychedelia, folk rock to glam, and from avant-garde instrumentals to stadium anthems. It meticulously charts Bowie's music from his earliest recordings in 1963 to his Hollywood breakthrough in 1976, offering an essential guide to the evolution of a legend.
This fully revised edition incorporates newly unearthed demos, alternate takes, and a decade's worth of fresh insights into Bowie's creative process. Explore the stories behind the songs, the pioneering studio techniques, and the cultural landscape that shaped his artistry—his literary influences (Orwell, Kerouac), his cinematic inspirations (2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange), and his musical contemporaries, from Marc Bolan to Bob Dylan and Lou Reed
For Bowie enthusiasts, music historians, and anyone fascinated by the birth of Ziggy Stardust, Rebel Rebel is an essential companion.
