Stewart reflects on the strange path from London football pitches to American tours, from blues‑club grit to chart‑topping success — a journey marked by instinct, humour, and a voice unlike any other.

A second framing excerpt emphasising the article’s core theme: three underground innovators — Bowie, Pop, and Reed — captured at a moment when their creative paths briefly converged, shaping the future of glam, punk, and art‑rock.