After Beatles legend John Lennon died in 1980, a massive portion of his wealth passed onto his second wife, Yoko Ono, and his son Sean, younger brother of Julian. So why did John Lennon leave Julian out of his will? John Lennon left Julian out of his will as he had pretty much abandoned his … Read more
Elton John described his relationship with The Beatles as a “whirlwind romance”. And he had a huge hit with his cover of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”. But was Elton John part of The Beatles? No. Elton John was never a part of The Beatles and would have only been 13 at the time … Read more
Musically, The Beatles influenced many artists, including many well-known artists. But who are some of those artists? And specifically, did the Beatles inspire David Bowie? The Beatles were an early inspiration for David Bowie, specifically on his songs “Space Oddity” and “Star”. Bowie also covered The Beatles’ song “Across the Universe” (and John Lennon played … Read more
David Bowie was an iconic musician loved for decades. But, while many took inspiration from him, let’s find out what influenced David Bowie’s music. Here is what I have learned: David Bowie took inspiration from a variety of genres and artists, but The Velvet Underground is the most influential one. But Bowie also had a … Read more
David Bowie fathered two children who mainly stay out of the limelight. However, while Bowie’s son became a successful film director and producer, many fans want to know: what does David Bowie’s daughter do? Here is what I can tell you: David Bowie’s daughter, Alexandria (Lexi), is a model, painter, and illustrator. Her works can … Read more
In 1983, David Bowie traveled from London to Carinda, Australia, to shoot a video for the song Let’s Dance. But Why Did David Bowie film Let’s Dance in Australia? David Bowie shot his 80’s hit classic “Let’s Dance” in Australia as an effort to address the racism towards the Aboriginal people in Australia and tackle … Read more
David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly co-starred in Labyrinth, which garnered Connelly critical acclaim. Connelly’s character was a kind of love interest, and their chemistry was widely acknowledged. But Did David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly Date? David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly never dated each other as Connelly was only 16 at the time of the film’s … Read more
David Bowie was an amazing musician. But he also tended to surround himself with even more amazing lead guitarists. So how good at guitar was David Bowie? Here is what I know from seeing him live twice: David Bowie was an excellent rhythm guitar player. But ultimately, the guitar was his method for songwriting and … Read more
David Bowie is the most influential singer-songwriter of the 20th century, and he collaborated with many other great artists. But Did David Bowie co-write Imagine? Here’s what I know being a fan: David Bowie did not co-write John Lennon’s Imagine which was released in 1971, as Lennon didn’t even know about Bowie at this point. … Read more
In the late 1960s, everyone knew about the rivalry between Linda McCartney and Yoko Ono. But did that animosity last? What was their relationship like in the days leading up to Linda’s death? Was Linda McCartney friends with Yoko Ono? Linda McCartney became friends with Yoko Ono later in life. After Linda’s death, Yoko said kind … Read more