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David Bowie, An Icon Who Wrote Anthems For The Alienated

7:10pm January 11, 2016

by Mandalit del Barco

Bowie died Sunday after a long battle with cancer, according to a representative. He released his latest album, the critically acclaimed Blackstar, on Friday, which was also his 69th birthday.

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David Bowie's 27th album, Blackstar, was released on Friday, his 69th birthday. He died, following an 18-month battle with cancer, two days later.

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Review: David Bowie's 'Blackstar' Is Adventurous To The End

6:19pm January 11, 2016

by Barry Walters

Bowie's final album was recorded in collaboration with jazz musicians and inspired by Kendrick Lamar. Even when it challenges, Blackstar resonates because it emphasizes emotion.

David Bowie in 1974, on the set of the Dutch TV show TopPop, where he performed "Rebel Rebel," from the album Diamond Dogs.

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Reflections Of A Bowie Girl

5:33pm January 11, 2016

by Ann Powers

For decades, David Bowie helped young music fans realize that identity could shift, that you could love both reading and rock 'n' roll, that pop could hold lessons about love and integrity and grace.

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World Cafe Next: Sunflower Bean

4:20pm January 11, 2016

Dream-pop or buzzy rock and roll? If you're this New York trio, why choose?

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Flowers and other mementos piled up beneath a mural of David Bowie painted by Australian street artist James Cochran, aka Jimmy C, in Brixton, South London.

Tributes Pour In For Rock Legend David Bowie

2:41pm January 11, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Bowie's death two days after his 69th birthday has prompted an outpouring on social media, from musicians to world leaders, and from Earth to outer space.

Freddie Gibbs in Los Angeles in December.

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Freddie Gibbs: 'I'm Not Just Living For Myself'

2:39pm January 11, 2016

The new father spoke about his inspirations, including the memoirs of Rick James and George Clinton, his business acumen, what the war in the streets is really about and, of course, Gucci.

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David Bowie On The Ziggy Stardust Years: 'We Were Creating The 21st Century In 1971'

1:32pm January 11, 2016

The legendary rock musician died Sunday, two days after his 69th birthday. In 2002, Bowie spoke with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about songwriting, performing and his Ziggy Stardust persona.

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Remembering Otis Clay, A Blues Hall Of Fame Musician

1:32pm January 11, 2016

Clay, who died Friday in Chicago, made a name for himself as an R&B singer with hits like "Trying to Live my Life Without You" and "A Lasting Love." Originally broadcast in 1999.

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Rock Icon David Bowie Dies At 69

12:03pm January 11, 2016

by Marie Andrusewicz

The singer — whose career spanned decades and included collaborations with John Lennon, Mick Jagger and Stevie Ray Vaughn — released his latest album, Blackstar, on Friday. He died Sunday of cancer.

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Songs We Love: Ane Brun, 'You Lit My Fire'

11:42am January 11, 2016

by Katie Presley

Norwegian singer-songwriter says her new single and video is "an homage...to early women's rights activists, neglected or underestimated when we praise our heroes and heroines through history."