David Bowie was the original influencer. For five decades, his songs helped shape the landscape of popular music. But what did he listen to? Which artists, songs and albums did Bowie tune in to throughout his life? This book, the first of its kind, reveals more than 100 artists that made it onto Bowie's turntable. David Bowie: Music Lover is a compelling mix of personal insight and expert commentary, jointly written by Bowie's lifelong friend, collaborator and listening companion, Geoff McCormack, and Jérôme Soligny, author of the seminal Rainbowman, who knew Bowie for 25 years. From Classical to Britpop, Electronica to Delta Blues, the book explores Bowie's eclectic playlist, redolent of the decades he lived through but also of his deep interest in all genres and eras of music. It's a story that begins with Little Richard on Bowie's childhood Dansette record player, and ends with Kendrick Lamar, a go-to listen during the recording of Blackstar, released just two days before he died. An indispensable guide for Bowie fans and all Music Lovers. AUTHORS: Geoff McCormack was David Bowie's lifelong friend. They grew up together, sharing an interest in music that continued throughout their lives. Geoff joined Bowie's 1973 world tour as an additional back-up vocalist and percussionist, and later as a 'Diamond Dog' in '74 and what would be known as 'The Young Americans Soul Tour'. He also worked with Bowie on the six albums from Aladdin Sane to Station to Station. David Bowie: Music Lover is Geoff's second book with ACC, following on from David Bowie: Rock 'n' Roll with Me (2023). Jérôme Soligny is a musician, writer and journalist who interviewed David Bowie on numerous occasions over a 25-year period. He is the author of Rainbowman (Monoray, 2023), widely acclaimed for its rigorous research into Bowie the musician. In 2019, Jérôme was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et Lettres by Tony Visconti. SELLING POINTS: . An insider's guide to the music that Bowie listened to and loved . Jointly written by Bowie's lifelong friend and by the journalist who interviewed Bowie on numerous occasions . An essential playlist for any Bowie fan 100 colour, 30 b/w illustrations
