Episode Mentions
History Daily · Mar 7, 2026
Saturday Matinee: Hit Parade
“Early label that signed Bowie's first band, the King Bees, though the single Liza Jane sold poorly”
David Bowie's chart history and commercial phasesGlam rock and visual presentation in music marketingArtist reinvention and persona development
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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Feb 12, 2026
Song 183: “Pinball Wizard” by the Who, part 1: Always Playing Clean
“US label that ignored The Who's early records, barely charting them on Hot 100; later released rival singles from Shell Talmy”
Memory reconstruction and reliability in historical narrativesProducer role definition and contractual disputes in 1960s musicBand internal dynamics and ego management in creative collaboration
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Short History Of... · Jan 12, 2026
David Bowie
“Major UK pop label that gave Bowie his first album contract in 1966 despite no track record”
Artist Reinvention and Career LongevityGlam Rock Movement and Gender Expression in Pop CultureMusic Industry Management and Contract Negotiations
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