Bowie developed an interest in music from an early age. He studied art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. "Space Oddity", released in 1969, was his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart. After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The character was spearheaded by the success of Bowie's single "Starman" and album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which won him widespread popularity. In 1975, Bowie's style shifted towards a sound he characterised as "plastic soul", initially alienating many of his UK fans but garnering him his first major US crossover success with the number-one single "Fame" and the album Young Americans. In 1976, Bowie starred in the cult film The Man Who Fell to Earth and released Station to Station. In 1977, he again changed direction with the electronic-inflected album Low, the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno that came to be known as the "Berlin Trilogy". "Heroes" (1977) and Lodger (1979) followed; each album reached the UK top five and received lasting critical praise.
After uneven commercial success in the late 1970s, Bowie had three number-one hits: the 1980 single "Ashes to Ashes", its album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), and "Under Pressure" (a 1981 collaboration with Queen). He achieved massive commercial success in the 1980s starting with Let's Dance (1983). Between 1988 and 1992, he fronted the hard rock band Tin Machine before resuming his solo career in 1993. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Bowie continued to experiment with musical styles, including industrial and jungle. He also continued acting; his roles included Major Jack Celliers in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth (1986), Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Nikola Tesla in The Prestige (2006), among other film and television appearances and cameos. He stopped touring after 2004 and his last live performance was at a charity event in 2006. In 2013, Bowie returned from a decade-long recording hiatus with The Next Day. He remained musically active until his death from liver cancer at his home in New York City. He died two days after both his 69th birthday and the release of his final album, Blackstar (2016).
During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at over 100 million records worldwide, made him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In the UK, he was awarded ten platinum, eleven gold and eight silver album certifications, and released 11 number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Rolling Stone ranked him among the greatest artists in history. As of 2022, Bowie was the best-selling vinyl artist of the 21st century.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie
Studio albums
David Bowie (1967)
David Bowie/Space Oddity (1969)
The Man Who Sold the World (1970)
Hunky Dory (1971)
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972)
Aladdin Sane (1973)
Pin Ups (1973)
Diamond Dogs (1974)
Young Americans (1975)
Station to Station (1976)
Low (1977)
"Heroes" (1977)
Lodger (1979)
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980)
Let's Dance (1983)
Tonight (1984)
Never Let Me Down (1987)
Black Tie White Noise (1993)
The Buddha of Suburbia (1993)
Outside (1995)
Earthling (1997)
Hours (1999)
Heathen (2002)
Reality (2003)
The Next Day (2013)
Blackstar (2016)
Panic in Detroit
David Bowie Lyrics
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Kept his gun in quiet seclusion, such a humble man
The only survivor of the National People's Gang
Panic in Detroit, I asked for an autograph
He wanted to stay home, I wish someone would phone
Panic in Detroit
He laughed at accidental sirens that broke the evening gloom
They followed none too soon
A trickle of strangers were all that were left alive
Panic in Detroit, I asked for an autograph
He wanted to stay home, I wish someone would phone
Panic in Detroit
Putting on some clothes I made my way to school
And I found my teacher crouching in his overalls
I screamed and ran to smash my favorite slot machine
And jumped the silent cars that slept at traffic lights
Having scored a trillion dollars, made a run back home
Found him slumped across the table a gun and me alone
I ran to the window looked for a plane or two
Panic in Detroit he'd left me an autograph
Let me collect dust I wish someone would phone
Panic in Detroit
Panic in Detroit
Panic in Detroit
The lyrics of David Bowie's song "Panic in Detroit" describe a chaotic scene of violence and fear in the city of Detroit. The singer tells the story of encountering a man who looks like the revolutionary figure Che Guevara and who appears to be a member of a violent gang. The man keeps his gun hidden and is described as being humble.
As the song progresses, the sounds of sirens and police warnings become more prominent, leading to a sense of impending doom. The singer sees his teacher crouching in overalls and becomes overwhelmed with fear. He smashes a slot machine and jumps over cars at traffic lights. Eventually, the singer finds the man dead with a gun and an autograph, leaving him alone in a state of panic.
The lyrics of "Panic in Detroit" can be interpreted in a number of ways. Some suggest that the song is a commentary on the violence and unrest of the 1970s, when urban areas like Detroit were experiencing economic decline and social upheaval. Others argue that the song is more about the personal experience of fear and anxiety, and that the city serves as a metaphor for the inner turmoil of the individual.
Line by Line Meaning
He looked a lot like Che Guevara, drove a diesel van
He had a striking physical resemblance to Che Guevara and drove a vehicle powered by diesel fuel
Kept his gun in quiet seclusion, such a humble man
Despite being armed, he was unassuming and kept his weapon hidden from view
The only survivor of the National People's Gang
He was the sole survivor of a notorious criminal organization known as the National People's Gang
Panic in Detroit, I asked for an autograph
There was chaos in the city of Detroit, yet the artist was still starstruck and requested an autograph from the mysterious figure
He wanted to stay home, I wish someone would phone
The figure was reluctant to leave his residence and the artist hoped someone would contact him
He laughed at accidental sirens that broke the evening gloom
The figure found humor in the unintended wailing of police sirens that disrupted the quiet of the night
The police had warned of repercussions, they followed none too soon
Law enforcement officials had cautioned of potential consequences, but they were slow to respond
A trickle of strangers were all that were left alive
Following the chaos, only a small number of unfamiliar individuals remained
Putting on some clothes I made my way to school
The artist got dressed and began their journey to school
And I found my teacher crouching in his overalls
Upon arrival to their classroom, the artist discovered their instructor huddled in work clothing
I screamed and ran to smash my favorite slot machine
In a state of frenzy, the singer cried out before destroying their preferred gambling device
And jumped the silent cars that slept at traffic lights
The artist leapt over motionless vehicles that had yet to resume their travels after the chaos
Having scored a trillion dollars, made a run back home
Following a successful financial gain, the singer returned home in haste
Found him slumped across the table a gun and me alone
Upon arriving at their residence, the singer discovered the mysterious figure lying motionless with a firearm in their presence
I ran to the window looked for a plane or two
Desperate for an escape, the singer searched the skies for possible options
Panic in Detroit he'd left me an autograph
Even in his death, the mysterious figure provided the artist with a signed item
Let me collect dust I wish someone would phone
The signed item was of little use to the artist and they hoped for communication from others instead
Panic in Detroit
The chaotic and dangerous state of the city of Detroit continued to persist
Panic in Detroit
The chaos and danger had not yet subsided
Panic in Detroit
The situation remained dire and fearful in the city of Detroit
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie
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