Music

David Bowie and Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Statutory Rape Problem

NOT ABOVE THE LAW

The late music legend famously deflowered a 14-year-old groupie—before she was stolen away by Jimmy Page. Why it’s important to take our heroes to task for predatory behavior.

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Since the death of David Bowie on January 10th, fans and media have dissected much of his musical and cultural legacy. Bowie stands as a towering figure over the last 45 years of music, and as a celebrity famous for an ever-changing, enigmatic approach to his

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