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The iconic singer talked about his life and work. Celebrities rememberworking with Bowie, and journalists rememberinterviewing him. As it turns out, one Bowie interview never saw the light of day. Credit: CBS Why do you want to tie up the loose ends? I thought oh youre right. Theres a reason, for example, thatLow, Heroes,andLodgerare collectively referred to as the Berlin Trilogy. And London was Ziggy Stardust. That was such a London thing....

Bowie’s mom had a hand in making the collab happen. This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.COM. The clip usually pops up around Christmas every year as part of All-Things-Bowie Internet round-ups, and thats that. Credit: GAB Archive/Redferns But what sparked this collaboration? In a roundabout way, Bowies mom. In 2014,Merrie Olde Christmaswriters Larry Grossman and Buz Kohan remembered the circumstances behind the collaboration. He said, I wont sing that song....

Bowie and Iman were one of rock and roll’s most enduring and stylish couples. They married in April of 1992 in a lavish, private ceremony in Tuscany. “For him [it was overwhelming],” Iman toldThe Guardianin 2013. Ron Galella/WireImage “I was not ready for a relationship. Definitely, I didn’t want to get into a relationship with somebody like him.” “But as I always said: I fell in love with David Jones....

Ive been trying to get permission from David Bowies camp for many years, Dorf told the crowd. (Previous honorees includeDavid Byrne,Prince, andBob Dylan.) EW was on the scene: Read on for the gigs standout moments and a complete setlist below. Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Given how much Ashes to Ashes resembles a proto-R.E.M. song the seminal group would make their debut three years later Stipes interpretation was unexpected. It also proved to be the evenings most hypnotic....

He was 69 years old. His son, Duncan Jones, confirmed the news on Twitter. PHOTOS:Stars We Lost in 2015 Though his output slowed in the 80s, Bowie continued to experiment. Credit: Andy Butterton/AP The 1990s were Bowies least prolific period, but also his most jarring stylistically. All the while, Bowies interest in film never wavered, both as an actor and behind the scenes. David Bowie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996....

EW remembers David Bowie, who died Jan. 10, 2016 after an 18-month battle with cancer. My reason for performing is not to c’mon an audience, Bowie continued. Its to present what I believe are exciting new ideas. Credit: Herb Ritts/Trunk Archive He floated into the lobby, really happy. He morphed and moved on and never looked back, leaving the past where he thought it belonged. That didnt ever bother me one iota....

Back in 2002, Bowie and Moby covered EW’s summer music preview issue with a candid conversation. Bowie was that rare superstar who appeared to enjoy the periods of random conversation that bookended the interview itself. He appeared to have a bottomless curiosity and a wide range of cultural interests. I remember asking Bowie whether there was anything I ought to be listening to. Yes, he said. The Four Last Songs by Strauss....

The issue hits stands on Friday. My reason for performing is not to yo an audience, Bowie continued. Its to present what I believe are exciting new ideas. Credit: Herb Ritts/Trunk Archive Below, check out the cover and some exclusive tributes to Bowie from those who knew him well. He led by example. Bowie was totally gracious. We talked about New Wave a lot; he was fascinated was Television at the time....

Back in 1997, Bowie opened up in a rare interview about his life and legacy. He had nothing to hide. He presses the invite to his lips and gives it a smooch. Credit: Ke.Mazur/WireImage He leaps up and down. He breaks into song: Ive got the golden ticket! Ive got the golden ticket! Iman requests the pleasure of your company…!' How hot is that? This is not supposed to happen to dumb people like me....

EW’s Clark Collis remembers sitting down with the iconic artist in 2002. I probably was a bit [serious] but only because Im very shy. I neednt have worried. Credit: Christina Radish/Redferns And you know what? Yeah, laughed Bowie. If I remember right, it was me and Dennis Hopper. We trooped into the hospital with a load of drugs for him. This was very much a leave-your-drugs-at-the-door hospital. We were out of our minds, all of us....

Cat Power, Michael Stipe, Laurie Anderson join lineup The upcoming David Bowie tribute concert at Carnegie Hall, which was planned before the rock legendsdeath Sunday, has added a second night at Radio City Music Hall and performances by Michael Stipe, Laurie Anderson, and Cat Power. The bill for the March 31 Carnegie Hall show (which has sold out) will include the new artists in addition to previously announced performers the Roots, Perry Farrell, Bettye LaVette, Ann Wilson, Jakob Dylan, the Mountain Goats, and Robyn Hitchcock....

The show will go on, Dorf tells EW. Other announced performers include Jakob Dylan, Bettye LaVette, Ann Wilson of Heart, and Perry Farrell. Theres no better analogy for these concerts, Dorf says, than being a kid in a candy shop. Credit: Express Newspapers via AP Images These artists look at every song and think, What is a great interpretation? What is my personal connection to this music?' This is obviously a tragic coincidence, he adds....

The bands most recent release, the extraordinary, James Murphy-produced double LPReflektor,came in 2013. But that trek wrapped in August 2014 and the group has been mostly quiet since. Lucky for live music fans, two years proved long enough to refuel their engines. Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images Between songs Butler made his politics known. You cant let some fing KKK sympathizer be President! But it wasnt all fire and brimstone. The show also served as a tribute to David Bowie,who died in Januaryafter a battle with cancer....