1973: Rock at the Crossroads

A fascinating account of a defining year for David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, the former Beatles, and others.

1973 was the year rock hit its peak while splintering—just like the rest of the world. Ziggy Stardust travelled to America in David Bowie's Aladdin Sane. The Dark Side of the Moon began its epic run on the Billboard charts, inspired by the madness of Pink Floyd's founder, while all four former Beatles scored top ten albums, two hitting #1.

...