In music critic Ian Windwood’s latest book, ‘Bodies: Life and Death in Music,’ he analyzes a problem that, until not too long ago, was perceived as a romantic legend: drugs and rock ‘n’ roll
It was the century’s most memorable transatlantic transaction: the British glam star was tasked with channeling the performer languishing in American rock. Fifty years later, the album that resulted from that collaboration continues to mystify and captivate
It saw the birth of punk, new wave, hip hop, funk and electronic music, as well as the rise of legends like David Bowie, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Neil Young, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elton John and Tom Petty
