In 1965, Davie Jones, the lead singer of the Lower Third, was a devoted fan of The Who and wore drainpipe jeans. His death will be mourned by millions, and his legacy is the story of the greatest rock star of all time. Phil Lancaster, the drummer in Bowie's band, witnessed his early recording techniques, experimental drug-taking, and the band's discovery of his bisexuality in shocking circumstances. In this riveting and often funny memoir, Lancaster tells the story of life alongside the insecure yet talented boy who became Bowie, at a critical crossroad in music history. This intimate, personal, and important perspective on the genesis of one of the most iconic musicians of the 20th century gets under the skin of the man himself.