An Insider’s Guide to David Bowie's record collection. Discover the artists, songs and albums that inspired David Bowie in David Bowie: Music Lover, the first book to explore the extraordinary musical world behind one of popular music’s greatest innovators. Jointly written by Bowie’s lifelong friend, collaborator and listening companion Geoff MacCormack, and acclaimed journalist and author Jérôme Soligny, who interviewed and knew Bowie for 25 years, this is an intimate and expert guide to Bowie’s musical influences.
Featuring more than 100 artists, the book follows Bowie’s eclectic listening habits across five decades, from Classical and Delta Blues to Electronica, Rock and Britpop. Beginning with Little Richard spinning on Bowie’s childhood Dansette record player and ending with Kendrick Lamar, a key listen during the recording of Blackstar, David Bowie: Music Lover offers fascinating insight into the sounds and artists that shaped his life and work.
Packed with personal memories, expert commentary and musical discoveries, this is an essential Bowie book for fans and a fascinating journey through the music that influenced one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. A must-have for David Bowie fans, music lovers and anyone interested in the inspirations behind his legendary career.
Product details
- Authors: Geoff MacCormack and Jérôme Soligny
- Publisher: ACC Art Books
- Format: hardback, 224 pages
- Size: 19.5 cm wide × 25 cm high
- Publication date: 28 September 2026
- ISBN-13: 9781788843584
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