For some artists, changes to image and musical style are a central part of their modus operandi. These include David Bowie, Madonna, Prince, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles etc. Other artists, however, become known for one signature style only. In today’s music spot Ian Chapman uncovers the unexpected radical reinventions of three artists who shed their early stylistic allegiances to become global superstars in new wave, hard rock/heavy metal and glam rock.
Before identifying each artist and playing one of their smash hits, Ian and Susie will play an obscure early career track - preceding their reinvention - and invite listeners to guess who the mystery performer is.
Ian Chapman is Honorary Senior Research Fellow in Music at the University of Otago
