David Bowie interviews

David Bowie: Artistic Evolution and Cultural Commentary

David Bowie famously predicted the future impact of the internet in 1999, stating:

I don’t think we’ve even seen the tip of the iceberg. I think the potential of what the internet is going to do to society, both good and bad, is unimaginable. I think we’re actually on the cusp of something exhilarating and terrifying.

This collection presents David Bowie through multiple decades of interviews (1983-2003), revealing his evolution from provocative rock icon to reflective elder statesman and wildly accurate predictions about the future of technology and culture.

Key insights emerge around Bowie's creative process—his use of alter egos like Ziggy Stardust as vehicles for artistic expression, his collaborative approach with producers like Brian Eno, and his integration of high art concepts with popular music. The interviews show his transition from the experimental 1970s through his commercial 1980s period to his later introspective work, consistently demonstrating intellectual curiosity about art, literature, and social issues.

Bowie emerges as both cultural commentator and artistic innovator, someone who used performance and persona not just for entertainment but as tools for examining identity, society, and the nature of reality itself. His discussions reveal a thoughtful artist grappling with authenticity, influence, and the responsibility that comes with cultural impact.