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“We Had to Make an Album in Two Weeks!” Legendary Engineer and Producer Ken Scott Recalls the Ascent of David Bowie By Joe Bosso published 13 May 22 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.'
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albums and Artists that Made 1971 Guitar’s Greatest Year By Vinnie DeMasi last updated 22 December 21 The spirit of ’71 is well and truly alive in this historical lesson.
“The Equipment Helps a Little Bit But More Often Than Not It’s In Your Own Personality”: Mick Ronson Talks Trademark Tone By Rod Brakes published 17 December 21 Video As ‘Hunky Dory’ turns 50 today we take a look back at the gifted guitarist who helped pave David Bowie’s path to success.