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Marc Bolan, an old friend, was beginning his rise as a glitter-rocker in T. Rex and introduced Bowie to his producer, Tony Visconti. Bowie mimed at some T. Rex concerts, and Bolan played guitar on Bowie’s “Karma Man” and “The Prettiest Star.” Bowie, Visconti, guitarist Mick Ronson, and drummer John Cambridge toured briefly as Hype. Ronson eventually recruited drummer Michael “Woody” Woodmansey, and with Visconti on bass they recorded The Man Who Sold the World, which included “All the Madmen,” inspired by Bowie’s institutionalized brother, Terry. Hunky Dory (#93, 1972), Bowie’s tribute to the New York City of Andy Warhol, the Velvet Underground, and Bob Dylan, included his ostensible theme song, “Changes” (#66, 1972, rereleased 1974, #41).
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Mr. Bowie sang somberly about searching for signs of life, about fear and hope. At the end of the song, he shivered like someone coming out of a trance. ''Ahhh,'' he said and grinned. ''Good morning!'' It was just after 11 a.m. and Mr. Bowie, 55, had already worked out at the gym and given an extended interview before starting the day's rehearsal for his summer tour.
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In 1986, Bowie contributed several songs to as well as acted in the film Absolute Beginners. The movie was not well reviewed but Bowie's theme song rose to #2 in the UK charts. He ... took a role in the 1986 Jim Henson film Labyrinth, as Jareth, the Goblin King who steals the baby brother of a girl named Sarah (played by Jennifer Connelly), in order to turn him into a goblin. Bowie wrote five songs for the film, the script of which was partially written by Monty Python's Terry Jones.
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Scary Monsters was Bowie's last album for RCA, and it wrapped up his most innovative, productive period. Later in 1980, he performed the title role in stage production of The Elephant Man, including several shows on Broadway. Over the next two years, he took an extended break from recording, appearing in Christine F (1982) and the vampire movie The Hunger (1982), returning to the studio only for his 1981 collaboration with Queen, "Under Pressure," and the theme for Paul Schrader's remake of Cat People. In 1983, he signed an expensive contract with EMI Records and released Let's Dance. Bowie had recruited Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers to produce the album, giving the record a sleek, funky foundation, and hired the unknown Stevie Ray Vaughan as lead guitarist. Let's Dance became his most successful record, thanks to stylish, innovative videos for "Let's Dance" and "China Girl," which turned both songs into Top Ten hits.
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Songs by DAVID BOWIE, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Robert Plant, and others are featured on the soundtrack for the film MOONLIGHT MILE, which opens September 27th. Directed by Brad Silberling, Moonlight Mile is a drama about a young man (Jake Gyllenhaal) mourning the death of his fiancee while continuing his relationship with her parents (Dustin Hoffman and Susan Sarandon).
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Visions of cataclysm and professional aplomb: that's Mr. Bowie's life in his fourth decade as a rock star. One of rock's most astute conceptualists since the 1960's, he has toyed with the possibilities of his star persona, turned concerts into theater and fashion spectacles, and periodically recharged his songs with punk, electronics and dance rhythms. Now he has emerged as one of rock's smartest entrepreneurs.
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