David Bowie

He tried on many personas over his long career, and tested out various styles. Which tracks are the most essential?

Your ears may not be ready.

Multi-instrumentalist was part of Hawkwind's Lemmy-era lineup before joining with Bowie in the late '70s.

Most of his commercial success happened in this decade.

Other rock acts with exclusive releases include David Gilmour, Fleetwood Mac, Judas Priest, Motley Crue, Queen and Yes, among others.

Hint: It wasn't Nile Rodgers.

Fans have speculated for years that band's frontman wrote the song to appease Angela Bowie.

The 1974 track served as the basis for Chris Young's "Young Love & Saturday Nights."

Co-writer Iggy Pop had already released a widely ignored earlier version.

Mid-'70s were not an easy era for the former Stooges frontman, then an old friend arrived.