MGK’s Top 20 Classic Rock Singers: 5. David Bowie
5. David Bowie
Throughout the month of February, 102.9 WMGK will count down the 20 greatest classic rock singers decided by our listener vote.
We’ll dedicate daily blocks to one singer who’s made the list every weekday throughout the month.
MGK will celebrate David Bowie on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Bowie made a name for himself through the late 1960s most memorably with “Space Oddity.” He took the next step after the release of The Man Who Sold the World in 1970 and Hunky Dory in 1971 featuring “Changes” as his hit single.
He revolutionized the importance of stage presence and a persona that fed his popularity by creating his alter ego Ziggy Stardust in 1972.
The attraction to this character helped his album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars fly off the shelves.
Bowie developed a special connection with the city of Philadelphia throughout his career. He recorded David Live at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby in 1972, and he recorded the majority of Young Americans at Sigma Sound Studios on 12th street in Center City.
Bowie’s career has earned him the #5 spot on the list in 2023.
MGK’s Top 20 Classic Rock Singers
20. Brad Delp
19. Steven Tyler
18. Bruce Springsteen
17. Don Henley
16. Jon Anderson
15. Mick Jagger
14. Phil Collins
13. Stevie Nicks
12. Billy Joel
11. Chris Cornell
10. Elton John
9. Ann Wilson
8. Paul Rodgers
7. Paul McCartney
6. Roger Daltrey
5. David Bowie
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