Latest about David Bowie
Nile Rodgers Reinvented David Bowie, Like Mick Ronson Before Him. And, Like Ronson, He Still Doesn’t Get the Credit He Deserves
Nile Rodgers helped David Bowie make his biggest hit record. And then? Nothing.
Watch Todd Rundgren’s Buck Wild "No. 1 Lowest Common Denominator" Guitar Solo
Video The Renaissance man of rock paints a surreal sonic landscape in this furious performance.
“I Only Play One Guitar”: Nile Rodgers Riffs On His Famed Hitmaker
As Fender releases a limited-edition replica, we talk to the man himself about the axe that defines his career.
Mick Ronson: the Rise and Fall of Glam-Rock’s Greatest Guitarist
In 1970, he changed the career of David Bowie and went on to work with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Morrissey and more.
The Incredible Story of Mick Ronson’s 'Ziggy Stardust'-Era 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom
How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.
“We Had to Make an Album in Two Weeks!” Legendary Engineer and Producer Ken Scott Recalls the Ascent of David Bowie
From One-Hit Boy Wonder to the Nazz of Glam and the album that made it all happen: 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.'
Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo
Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.
Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 1
Frets Editor Jimmy Leslie shares the lessons he learned creating Spirit Hustler’s inspired recording “The Spirit of ’69.”
