David Bowie (July 25, 2000) Yahoo! Internet Life Awards – The Delaware Gazette, Ohio.

Jul 25, 2000

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David Bowie receives top honors at the third annual Yahoo! Internet Life Online Music Awards at Studio 54, celebrating his pioneering role in the Internet music era.

Publication: The Delaware Gazette

Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2000

Country: USA

THE STORY

This Associated Press report highlights David Bowie’s triumph at the Yahoo! Internet Life Online Music Awards, held at Studio 54 in New York. Bowie, described as the former counterculture icon “Ziggy Stardust” now conquering the Internet age, received the Online Pioneer of the Year Award. His website BowieNet was named Best Artist Site, recognizing his innovative approach to digital music and fan engagement.

The event, hosted by John Leguizamo, honored artists leading the Internet music revolution. Other winners included Aimee Mann’s Bachelor No. 2 for Best Internet‑Only Album, Prince’s One Song for Best Internet‑Only Single, and Paul McCartney’s Cavern Club performance for Best Live Online Event.

Nominees were selected by the editorial staff of Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine and voted for online, with winners chosen by members of the music, online, and entertainment industries.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This clipping captures Bowie’s transformation from glam‑rock visionary to digital pioneer.

His BowieNet project, launched in 1998, allowed fans to access exclusive content, chat directly with Bowie, and even collaborate creatively — a groundbreaking concept at the time.

The award affirmed Bowie’s foresight in embracing technology as an artistic medium, bridging his legacy from Ziggy Stardust to the Internet age.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Yahoo! Internet Life Online Music  Awards

Era: 2000 –Early Internet music innovation

Tone: Celebratory, visionary

Photography: Black‑and‑white Associated Press file photo of David Bowie performing in San Francisco  (September 1997)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Bowie honored as Online Pioneer of the Year
BowieNet named Best Artist Site
Prince and McCartney also recognized for Internet‑based releases

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