On Bowie
Rob Sheffield
Harper Collins
Although David Bowie has
only been gone for just over six months, for his die-hard fans and critics his
passing is still a crushingly sorrowful event. Included with those is Rob Sheffield,
a writer for Rolling Stone and author of of “Love Is A Mix Tape.”
Sheffield is a master of
meshing music and relationships. In his novels he relies on these connections
to emotionally resonate with his readers. Therefore, it is this invaluable
ability to affix his prose with emotional pangs that makes “On Bowie” such a tenderhearted
meditation on Bowie’s lasting impact on our popular culture.
A brisk, yet poignant
read Sheffield dispenses with the shenanigans of a full on biography in favor
of going with his gut for a book that is loaded with passion, emotion and melancholy to deliver a compelling examination of why Bowie matters
as a pioneering artist.
Written from the
perspective of a fan more than a music critic, the book, which also features
accompanying photographs, not only defines Bowie’s innovation and evolution but
also explains how Bowie’s connection to his fans is just as significant as the
body of work he left behind.
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