American Songwriter

On This Day in 1973, David Bowie Dropped a Top 20 Album About His Somewhat Unflattering Perception of American People and Life

David Bowie's first album after reaching global fame, 'Aladdin Sane', would go on to reach No. 1 in the UK and No. 17 in the US.

40 Years Later, David Bowie's Forgotten 1983 Funk Track Hits Harder Than Ever

David Bowie's 1983 cover of Criminal World took the song in a new direction, but did you know the original band's fate?

Jim Henson's dark fantasy starring David Bowie is still magical 40 years later

As part of his delicate balancing act between menace and charm, Bowie creates a truly memorable performance. Jareth is an ...
The Nation

David Faris

David Faris is a professor of political science at Roosevelt University and the author of It’s Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics. His writing has ...