A 2016 staff favorite recommended by Susie.

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Rob Sheffield knocks it out of the park yet again with On Bowie. Like his previous books, he interweaves facts with anecdotes from his own life creating a more intimate space between writer and reader as his writing treads into familiar and relatable areas, more than simply a piece of rock journalism. Nowhere is this more clear than in this book, written immediately in the aftermath of David Bowie's death, making the grief and the love more palpable. Sheffield takes us through the Bowie's albums- the ones he loved, the ones he hated, the ups and downs of his lengthy career.

An absolute must read for any music fan.

Great in its own right but also as a key to turn the lock of distant future generations' curiosity on Bowie's impact to those lucky enough to share the years he spent visiting Earth.

Miss him...

Rob Sheffield is a master of awakening nostalgia in the reader without being schmaltzy. His taste in music is so approachable and unpretentious, as is his writing. I wish he would write this book a million times over about every artist that I love. Points because it's Bowie, but mostly Rob gets all the points himself with his refreshing and beautiful style. Cannot wait for the Beatles book!

Wonderful fan gushing, made by and for the already indoctrinated member of the cult of Bowie, at least for the first half. Unfortunately the author begins to phone it in as it approaches the end.
Really? 'Blue Jean' was the highlight of his late 80's work? Not 'Absolute Beginners' or 'This is Not America' or even the 'Loving the Alien' single? And to then go on to heap praise upon Earthling and even Hours without even a single mention of his real 90's masterpiece, The Buddha of Suburbia? For shame.

Got some good Bowie tidbits and insight but I did not enjoy it as an audiobook. Not the right fit (think economics professor) for this ballad to Bowie.

Amazing! If you are a Bowie fan you'll want to read this. I would read it again now that I've finished it while playing the songs/albums Rob is referencing as I think that would be the best way to experience it. However, I think my hubby is sick of Bowie for right now.

This one book brings back your whole life. All of your phases, growth spurts, times you had no idea who you were or would ever be, when music meant everything to you and it really was beyond identity.

You realize while Bowie is just the most amazing space-alien god artist whom you are lucky to look upon but know deep down that while he touches your soul and you understand each other, you don't really understand Bowie at all.

I'll probably read everything by Rob now that I've read this.

Amazing book, written by a fan for fans and the intrigued. Rob Sheffield's career as a music critic and his passion as a fan of Bowie fuels this book. Lovely details and stories. Fantastic read with no fiction fluff. Recommended for anyone influenced by Bowie.