• David Bowie Shares 'Black Star' Spaced-Out Tune 'Lazarus'

    Last month we got the chills-inducing title track off David Bowie's upcoming release of "Black Star," and now he's treating fans to the Off-Broadway cross-over track "Lazarus," which will be performed by the cast of the musical on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" tonight.

  • Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks & Haim Perform 'Stop Draggin' My Heart Around' [WATCH]

    Kicking off their two-night gig at Inglewood, California's the Forum Monday night; the Foo Fighters shocked the crowd with a gathering of special guests from the enchanting Stevie Nicks to the sisters in Haim. With Grohl still fastened atop his guitar-themed throne and lacking Tom Petty, he and Nicks sang a duet of "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" with Haim offering backup vocal assistance on the 'Bella Donna' track.

  • Professor Will Brooker to Method Act as David Bowie for a Year

    In order to better understand the lifestyle of the majestic David Bowie, a professor from England's Kingston University will be dressing up in Bowie attire every single day for the next year. Along with Bowie's unique look, film and cultural studies professor Will Brooker will "method act", taking on celebrated Bowie personas such as the Thin White Duke and Ziggy Stardust, engrossing himself into a life of all things Bowie.

  • Rare, Original David Bowie 'Holy Holy' Recording Unearthed From 1971 [LISTEN]

    The recent announcement of David Bowie's plan to release a 2-disc box set titled 'Five Years: 1969-1971' brings rare recordings, B sides and singles--all of which were compiled onto one disc called 'Re: Call 1.' An extremely rare and original version of "Holy Holy" made the cut as Bowie expressed his desire to dance with the devil and yearned for solidarity.

  • Greece, Colonel Tom Parker, Allen Klein and Other Bad Money Managers

    Odds are, if you're reading Music Times right now, you aren't all that interested in the current financial crisis of Greece, or the fact that the nation failed to pay the 1.5 billion euros it owed the International Monetary Fund as its bailout expired. It's a big—and very complicated—deal, but we're not going to take up your time explaining the sticky situation it puts both the Mediterranean nation and the European Union in. Instead, we figured we'd show you some of the worst money management issues in music...or more specifically, the managers that ran their clients through the cleaners worst. Performers such as Elvis Presley, Beyoncé and NSYNC get hosed.

  • David Bowie's 6 Epic Duets with Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger and More

    Thirty years ago today, the world was in rapture over Live Aid and the dozens of musicians who were finding ways to help the cause. Two of those musicians were David Bowie and Mick Jagger, who paired up for the iconic song (and video) for "Dancing In The Street," with the proceeds from sales going to Bob Geldof's Live Aid. The song, a cover of the classic hit from Martha and The Vandellas, was as raucous as any, but ultimately became better known for the comical video of its stars literally dancing in the streets. Bowie was among the most iconic performers in music's most iconic generation...and he's shared the stage with more iconic performers than just about anyone. Here are five other original songs that Bowie wrote and performed with legendary acts.

  • 70 Years of Carly Simon: Her Biggest Charting Singles, 'You're So Vain' and More

    This year has been full of iconic musicians celebrating seven decades on Earth: Eric Clapton, John Fogerty, Bob Seger and more. Today marks the 70th birthday of one more classic performer, as Carole King celebrates the big day on June 25. Music Times is reflecting back on 70 years of King by looking at her seven highest-charting singles, from "You're So Vain" to "Nobody Does It Better." Check them out below.
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