David Bowie: An Icon for All Music Generations

August 14, 2008 by Derek Johnson · 2 Comments 

David Bowie: the man, the myth, the legend. Without him, modern music wouldn’t be the same. The fashion, the attitude, the characteristics of rock music as we know it would not be here. Everyone from Britney Spears to The Cure has been affected by his legacy. The pop music of the 1980’s was heavily inspired by Bowie’s work in the 1970’s. Madonna and her chameleon-like style changes were impacted by Bowie’s own transition through style. Think about it, no Madonna means no Britney, Christina, Jessica and Mandy as well as all of their countless imitators. Read more