Some stars had an influence on classic rock so pervasive they managed to inspire the old guard. Case in point, David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” was an inspiration for one of Paul McCartney’s solo albums.

Rojas, who had worked with Labelle and Nona Hendryx in the 1970s, recalls how he ended up meeting with “The Thin White Duke” in a studio in New York City. “I got a call on a Friday to be at Power ...

David Bowie spent the 1970s as one of the most innovative, influential, and artistic figures in music, constantly changing musical styles and images—from the glam rock of Ziggy Stardust to the R&B ...