David Bowie Biography

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Bowie relocated to Berlin in mid-1976, where he was joined by 'Iggy Pop' who had been a constant presence alongside the singer on the recently completed 'White Light Tour'. Bowie's work in Berlin (a bohemian city dominated by the political machinations of the Cold War) captured him at his least commercial and most ambitious. The first stage of this musical rehabilitation was captured on Iggy's 'The Idiot', album produced and co-written by Bowie and was recorded at the 'Chateau d'Herouville' near Paris. The album's sharp electronic sound set the stage for 'Low' (recorded at the Chateau d'Herouville) and "Heroes" recorded at Hansa, overlooking the Berlin Wall, also some was recorded in Switzerland where his wife Angie and son Zowie are living, both works were released in 1977. Segments from "Low" and "Heroes" found their way onto a live album, "Stage", a considerable improvement upon its predecessor, "David Live".

February 1980, David Bowie divorces Angie and gets full custody of their son Zowie! Bowie also found the time to collaborate with Iggy Pop on his "Lust For Life" album recorded at Hansa, by producing and co-writing the album, shortly before the new "Heroes" album sessions began. Following a best-forgotten appearance in the movie "Just A Gigolo", Bowie concluded his collaborative work with Eno on "Lodger". Generally regarded as the least impressive of the Berlin trilogy, it nevertheless contained some strong songs, including 'Boys Keep Swinging' and 'Repetition'. Bowie left Berlin and moved into a Manhattan apartment. His thespian pursuits continued with a critically acclaimed starring role in the Broadway production of "The Elephant Man". During the show's run in Chicago, Bowie released an album of new material that leaned closer to the rock mainstream. "Scary Monsters"(And Super Creeps) was adventurous, with its modern electro-pop and distorted electrical guitar, provided by Robert Fripp (who had also worked on "Heroes"). The album contained the reflective "Ashes to Ashes", a fascinating track that included references to one of Bowie's earlier creations, 'Major Tom'. The 80's saw Bowie taking on a series of diverse projects, including an appearance in Berlolt Brecht's Baal, surprise chart collaborations with Queen's ("Under Pressure") and Bing Crosby's ("Peace On Earth" and "Little Drummer Boy") and a few more starring roles in the movies "The Hunger", the critically acclaimed "Merry Christmas Mr.Lawrence" 'Into The Night', 'Absolute Beginners' and 'Labyrinth'.

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