Bowie the performer. Bowie the songwriter. Bowie the fashion icon. Major Tom. Ziggy Stardust. The Thin White Duke: David Bowie was a chameleon-like artist who earned and deserves the critical acclaim he attracts. His contribution to multiple
aspects of popular culture is now fully realized and has been reaffirmed since his death in early 2016. This book celebrates hundreds of moments from Bowie's professional life with stunning photographs of him in all his various personas, with famous and little-known images from some of the best contemporary photographers, including Terry O'Neill, Gijsbert Hanekroot and Mick Rock. Chris Welch started as a reporter on UK music weekly Melody Maker. He went on the road with Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie and more during the 1970s as he followed the biggest bands of the decade. Chris has written more than 20 books on rock music.