On Bowie

By: Rob Sheffield

Narrated by: Tristan Morris

From the New York Times bestselling author of Love Is a Mix Tape, a thoughtful and loving meditation on the life of the late David Bowie that explores his creative legacy and the enduring and mutual connection he enjoyed with his fans

Innovative. Pioneering. Brave. Until his death in January 2016, David Bowie created art that not only pushed boundaries, but helped fans understand themselves and view the world from fantastic new perspectives.

When the shocking news of his death on January 10, 2016 broke, the outpouring of grief and adulation was immediate and ongoing. Fans around the world and across generations paid homage to this brilliant, innovate, ever evolving artist who both shaped and embodied our times.

In this concise and penetrating book, featuring color photographs, highly regarded Rolling Stone critic, bestselling author, and lifelong Bowie fan Rob Sheffield shares his own feelings about the passing of this icon and explains why Bowie’s death has elicited such an unprecedented emotional outpouring from so many lives.

A True Fan’s Memoir of Bowie

Written with care and dedication by a lifelong fan and journalist, this concise biography does its best to capture a part of the extraterrestialism that was David Bowie. It’s worth a read for any fan.

Just what I needed to help me cling to the memories

The fact the he went to Yale and writes for Rolling Stone makes me feel better that I am not as crazy as I may think, in my like of this book. I loved this book, because he loves Bowie. It's an endearing story of a person who is able to help us understand through his experience while the world won't be the same without David.

Since he was gone

Since he was gone, it has been hard to read anything about him due to the strong feelings I get when thinking about the influence his music has had on me throughout my life. This book, as well as Simon Critchley’s book of the same title have filled in some of the gaps in my Bowie listening history due to my hanging on to my favorites, Hunky Dory, Station to Station, and Lodger. I just ordered a copy of Moonage Daydream…I wish Bowie could have narrated it. In any case, this book is a fine remembrance of the author’s love of the icon Bowie was and still is.

A walk, hand in hand, with Bowie and his music

This book was an experience of sound and emotion. As I listened I would pause in many different parts and pull up the album or songs that was being talked about. My love of music started with Motown and continued through my teens with Bowie. I hear his influence in every song. This book also made me realize how much I miss him and sad knowing there will be no new Bowie albums.

Short Theory on Starman

Wonderfully narrated leaving me wanting for more, more. Perhaps because I still grieve and consume everything I can DB, I was hoping this book could fill some of the void that his passing created, but of course it can't. Life without Bowie, to me, has left an indelible hole.

I state theory as the author has never personally met nor communicated with David. It was still an enjoyable read. It is good to hear someone's else view of my rock god. My other complaint was his rush to finish through the period of the early 2000's. The only time he actually attended a concert and an experience he stated was one of the best concerts he has enjoyed.