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Ziggy Stardust Turns 40

June 5, 2012 • It's hard to imagine, but when David Bowie's landmark album first landed, almost no one cared.

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A Brief History Of Music's Alter Egos

August 16, 2010 • Explore some of the standout and surprising musician alter egos over time.

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All Songs Considered Holiday Music Mix '09

December 18, 2009 • It's that time of year again, when we gather 'round the warm glow of a computer to air our grievances with one another, hug it out and spin some seasonal songs to make it all better.

All Songs Considered Holiday Music Mix '09

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'David Bowie: Platinum Collection'

January 27, 2006 • Rolling Stone critic Christian Hoard reviews a new three-CD anthology from one of pop music's most enduring artists, David Bowie.

'David Bowie: Platinum Collection'

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David Bowie On The Ziggy Stardust Years: 'We Were Creating The 21st Century In 1971'

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David Bowie On The Ziggy Stardust Years: 'We Were Creating The 21st Century In 1971'

Fresh Air

September 19, 2003 • In conversation with Fresh Air's Terry Gross from 2002, Bowie was in the midst of making and releasing Reality. Here, he talks about leaving characters in his songs and his love of Tibetan horns.

David Bowie On The Ziggy Stardust Years: 'We Were Creating The 21st Century In 1971'

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All Songs Considered

The Best Music of 2002

December 30, 2002 • Putting this list together and hearing this music again was great fun. This year on All Songs Considered we featured more than 120 artists and listened to thousands of others.

The Best Music of 2002

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Music Interviews

David Bowie

August 28, 2002 • Early in his life, David Bowie spent time in a monastery, tried playing the saxophone and founded a mime company. He decided to focus on music in the 1970s, depriving the world of a miming talent that may have rivaled that of Marcel Marceau. With his new album "Heathen," Bowie enters his fourth decade as a rock star. Host Renee Montagne speaks with him about his new album, being a father again and the birthday of one of his earliest creations: Ziggy Stardust. Hear an extended version of the interview or watch an All Songs Considered presentation on Bowie's new song, "Slow Burn."

David Bowie

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Linda Thompson, The Blind Boys of Alabama, David Bowie

August 19, 2002 • The return of folk rocker Linda Thompson; Remembering Sept. 11th with Steve Earle; Latin drummer Roberto Juan Rodriguez; Israel's answer to the Beatles: RockFour and more.

Linda Thompson, The Blind Boys of Alabama, David Bowie

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