Jason Draper

Articles by Jason Draper

In Depth

David Bowie and Bing Crosby’s Christmas duet, Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy, has become a much-loved seasonal classic. Here’s why.

List & Guides

Daring to explore the darker sides of the psyche, the best Jim Morrison lyrics made The Doors leading lights of the countercultural rebellion.

Interviews

Created like no other Neil Young album, ‘World Record’ found the rock icon ‘fishing more than usual’, guitarist Nils Logfren tells Dig!

In Depth

Filmed as a special for US TV, ‘The 1980 Floor Show’ found Bowie in transition, waving goodbye to Ziggy as ‘Diamond Dogs’ came into view.

In Depth

On her second album, ‘One For Jackie’, Rett Madison grieves her mother’s death by suicide, shining a light for those living in darkness.

In Depth

Tapping into the energy of mid-60s London, ‘Pin Ups’ found Bowie looking to his 60s past to inspire his post-Ziggy future.

In Depth

These essential songs from Joni Mitchell’s ‘Archives Vol.3’ collection deepen our understanding of the artist’s unique creative process.

In Depth

With the song Sunday Sunday, Blur paid homage to British conventions while playfully sending up the very customs they respected.

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With a new band and a jewellery box full of hits, Prince entered the hip-hop era with the ‘Diamonds And Pearls’ album.

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His last album for ten years, ‘Reality’ found David Bowie seeking ‘the optimistic in my life’, before being forced into semi-retirement.

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