Lore & History
14 entries in the David Bowie compendium.
Lore & History — Era Chart
Halloween JackThe half-man, half-dog hybrid persona from Bowie's apocalyptic 1974 album.Major TomThe solitary astronaut drifting beyond repair in Bowie's sonic cosmos.Space Oddity BreakthroughThe lonely astronaut's journey that launched a star into the stratosphere of rock history.Man of the World PhaseA polished ascent into global stardom where the artist became a true man of the world.Ziggy Stardust Glam EraThe alien rock god who announced the end of the world through glitter and guitar.Aladdin Sane Tour YearsThe lightning bolt strikes as the star fractures into a global phenomenon.Early Folk PeriodBefore the stars, there was the acoustic guitar and a search for identity.Thin White Duke PersonaAn icy aristocrat of sound who ruled the stage with detached, menacing sophistication.Young Americans Soul PhaseEmbracing the rhythm of Philadelphia with a touch of cosmic soul.Scary Monsters Chameleon EraA dark, industrial metamorphosis that shattered the glitter of the past.Berlin Trilogy PeriodThree albums forged in exile that redefined art rock forever.Let's Dance Commercial PeakThe era where the Thin White Duke danced his way to global superstardom.Tonight World Tour PhaseA neon-drenched pivot into dance rhythms before the next chapter began.Outside Industrial PeriodA drum and bass-infused record that filters 1990s electronic culture through the Bowie len
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