We are aware that a number of fans have had a poor shopping experience during the 'Brilliant Live Adventures' campaign, and for that we are very sorry. We also recognise that, due to the unexpected demand, unfortunately many of you have been unable to purchase certain titles and subsequently missed out on the opportunity to complete their collection.

In the coming weeks we will provide you with further details of how and when we will be making these titles available to you again.

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From davidbowie.com

Official audio for DAVID BOWIE's Changes (Live at the Kit Kat Klub in New York) on 19th November 1999. The audio from the show was previously only available exclusively as a very rare 12-track promotional CD.

On this day, 45 years ago, DAVID BOWIE had this rather debonair mugshot taken by the Rochester Police Department when he appeared at the City Court for arraignment.

David was arrested a few days earlier for possessing marijuana in Rochester, New York on 21st March 1976.

The 5x4 inch photograph was found and rescued by Gary Hess from the trash during an estate sale of a retired Rochester police officer. It was later auctioned on eBay and realised $2,556 (£1,247.44 GBP).

The picture was taken four days after David was arrested, along with singer James Newell Osterberg, Jr. (aka Iggy Pop), bodyguard Dwayne A. Vaughn (22), of Brooklyn and Chi Wah Soo (20) of Rochester on drug possession charges.

The four were arrested at 2:25 a.m. in a three-room suite in the hotel at 70 State Street by four city vice squad detectives and a State Police investigator. They were all charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana. Police said they confiscated what they described as about half a pound of marijuana (182 grams). The charge was a Class C felony, carrying a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.

They were busted at the Americana Rochester Hotel and held in the Monroe County jail for a few hours before being released. David's $2,000 bail was ordered in cash, and $2,000 in bond was set for the others.

David pleaded innocent in court and was eventually found not guilty by the Rochester City Court.

On this day, 34 years ago, DAVID BOWIE held a press show at the Piper Club in Rome, Italy to announce his upcoming Glass Spider World Tour and new album in 1987.

Two songs Bang Bang and '87 And Cry were performed, along with a 20 minute Q&A from the press.

  

The band for these promotional press appearances were: David Bowie, Carlos Alomar, Peter Frampton, Alan Childs, Carmine Rojas and Richard Cottle.

Over on the MAINMAN website: Podcast episode #31 is now available...

You can listen to the thirty-first podcast now - in this episode TONY DEFRIES pays tribute to MainMan's JAMIE ANDREWS.

Each week they will release a new episode in their podcast series featuring behind the scenes stories from those who lived and breathed this incredibly evocative period in rock history and the website will be home to a continually expanding collection of fascinating memorabilia from the MainMan vaults - much of it never seen before.

The MainMan group of companies was a first of its kind rights management organisation formed by entrepreneur and impresario Tony Defries in 1972, that supported and helped to develop the careers of various artistes including David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Mick Ronson, Mott The Hoople, Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Dana Gillespie, Amanda Lear, Wayne/Jayne County, John Cougar Mellencamp and many others.

MainMan official social media accounts: Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Channel | Instagram

On this day, 36 years ago, DAVID BOWIE was the special surprise guest of TINA TURNER on her Private Dancer World Tour.

On the 23rd March 1985 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, David and Tina duetted on three songs 'Tonight' and a 'Let's Dance' medley, which started off with the Chris Montez 1962 song of the same name, which then segued into David's own mega smash hit.

The show on the 23rd was filmed and recorded for a HBO special and future video release.

What has not been mentioned over the years, is the fact that David also turned up the NEXT evening (24th) and performed the same songs.

Want proof? Listen the recording of 'Tonight' performed on the 24th via tinaturnerblog.com - as you can hear it is completely different.

After 143 live performances in the UK, the highly-acclaimed production FROM IBIZA TO THE NORFOLK BROADS, an homage and celebration of DAVID BOWIE, will be released worldwide as an audio book/spoken word album on all Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and all streaming services from Sunday 21st March.

With nods to Bowie's heroes and influences, the audio version of From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads offers audiences the chance to immerse themselves in pure Bowie heaven.

From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads is a theatrical road movie, thrillingly evoking Bowie's London. A young man with an illness no-one can understand receives an unexpected gift on his 18th birthday, propelling him on a surreal and thrilling journey to London. He performs on the stage where Ziggy Stardust was born, finds himself in Bowie's bedroom and is led on a treasure trail to discover the truth about himself and his family. What follows will change his life forever...

The audiobook makes use of the original production team with writer and director Adrian Berry and performer Alex Walton. The audiobook has been recorded in collaboration with the original sound designer and engineer, Alan Boyd (Little Sparta), in his Kentish Town Studio.

Director and writer Adrian Berry comments, I wanted to celebrate Bowie's art and to take the audience on a journey to where it all began. In bringing Bowie's history into the 21st century, we can see how his fans today relate to him and why he remains such an enduringly important figure in popular culture. This show will also be a celebration of the London that formed Bowie, creating his many unique characters and astonishing musical direction.

From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads is more than just an amazing homage to David Bowie. This production will take you on a journey that is emotional and engaging. For those who shed a tear when Bowie passed this is also a perfect nod to the man himself - (★★★★★, Everything Theatre).

About: Adrian Berry
After originally training as an actor in Liverpool, Adrian developed as a writer, director and producer, having success with his own productions Jack Pleasure and Dye Young Stay Pretty, as well as directing national tours of work by writers including David Mamet, Samuel Beckett and Vaclav Havel.

His collaborations across circus and theatre have ranged from The National Theatre, The Roundhouse and The London International Mime Festival, as well as developing work with such diverse artists as Steven Berkoff and Hanif Kureishi. He is currently Artistic Director of Jacksons Lane, London, the UK's leading venue for circus and visual theatre.

Adrian plays bass and is a songwriter with the BBC6 favourites Alberteen who recently released the critically acclaimed 'Miss World' album.

(Ed. If you've never heard this play, I can thoroughly recommend it).

Check out the latest DAVID BOWIE offering from NACHO featured on his website at NACHOSVIDEOS.COM

David Bowie is The Man Who Fell to Earth • Redux • Documentary • 2021.

This is a film about a film - Nic Roeg's 1976 esoteric science fiction movie, The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring David Bowie and Candy Clark. This is a 2021 revised version of the original 2017 documentary, released now to coincide with the 45th anniversary of the movie's premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, on the 18th March 1976.

This documentary was endorsed by both Nic Roeg and Candy Clark.

From nachosvideos.com website.

Over on the MAINMAN website: Podcast episode #30 is now available...

You can listen to the thirtieth podcast now - in this episode TONY DEFRIES recalls LEEE BLACK CHILDERS adventures as part of the MainMan team.

Each week they will release a new episode in their podcast series featuring behind the scenes stories from those who lived and breathed this incredibly evocative period in rock history and the website will be home to a continually expanding collection of fascinating memorabilia from the MainMan vaults - much of it never seen before.

The MainMan group of companies was a first of its kind rights management organisation formed by entrepreneur and impresario Tony Defries in 1972, that supported and helped to develop the careers of various artistes including David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Mick Ronson, Mott The Hoople, Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Dana Gillespie, Amanda Lear, Wayne/Jayne County, John Cougar Mellencamp and many others.

MainMan official social media accounts: Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Channel | Instagram

DAVID BOWIE AT THE KIT KAT KLUB (LIVE NEW YORK 99) is the sixth in the 'Brilliant Live Adventures' series of 90s live albums to be released next month on 2nd April.

Available to pre-order this Friday, plus extra slipcases wil be available if you missed out first time around.

Parlophone Records is proud to announce DAVID BOWIE AT THE KIT KAT KLUB (LIVE NEW YORK 99), the sixth and final instalment of DAVID BOWIE 'BRILLIANT LIVE ADVENTURES;, a series of 1990s era Bowie live albums released as limited one run only vinyl and CD pressings. The albums and limited-edition boxes to house the full vinyl or CD collections will be available only via the David Bowie official store and Warner Music Group's Dig! store.

Out 2nd April on CD and double vinyl, DAVID BOWIE AT THE KIT KAT KLUB (LIVE NEW YORK 99) is a 12-track live album, recorded on 19th November 1999 in front of an invite-only audience of fans and contest winners.

The show was recorded and filmed for webcast the following month via Liveonline.net. The audio from the show was previously only available as a 12-track promotional CD.

DAVID BOWIE AT THE KIT KAT KLUB (LIVE NEW YORK 99) was recorded live at the Kit Kat Klub, 19th November 1999, produced by David Bowie, mixed by Mark Plati, and features Bowie backed by Page Hamilton - guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey - bass, vocals, Mark Plati - guitar, Sterling Campbell - drums, Mike Garson - piano, keyboards, synthesizers and Emm Gryner and Holly Palmer - backing vocals.

DAVID BOWIE AT THE KIT KAT KLUB (LIVE NEW YORK 99) CD TRACKLISTING:

01 - Life On Mars?
02 - Thursday's Child
03 - Something In The Air
04 - China Girl
05 - Can't Help Thinking About Me
06 - Always Crashing In The Same Car
07 - Survive
08 - Stay
09 - Seven
10 - Changes
11 - The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell
12 - I'm Afraid Of Americans

DAVID BOWIE AT THE KIT KAT KLUB (LIVE NEW YORK 99) LP TRACKLISTING:

Side 1:
Life On Mars?
Thursday's Child
Something In The Air

Side 2:
China Girl
Can't Help Thinking About Me
Always Crashing In The Same Car

Side 3:
Survive
Stay
Seven

Side 4:
Changes
The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell
I'm Afraid Of Americans

DAVID BOWIE - 'SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99)' IS AVAILABLE ON ISO RECORDS/PARLOPHONE RECORDS 2nd APRIL ON CD AND 2xLP

For more details and information, please visit the official website at davidbowie.com

Over on the MAINMAN website: Podcast episode #29 is now available...

You can listen to the twenty-ninth podcast now - in this episode LEEE BLACK CHILDERS recalls how he became part of the MainMan team.

Each week they will release a new episode in their podcast series featuring behind the scenes stories from those who lived and breathed this incredibly evocative period in rock history and the website will be home to a continually expanding collection of fascinating memorabilia from the MainMan vaults - much of it never seen before.

The MainMan group of companies was a first of its kind rights management organisation formed by entrepreneur and impresario Tony Defries in 1972, that supported and helped to develop the careers of various artistes including David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Mick Ronson, Mott The Hoople, Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Dana Gillespie, Amanda Lear, Wayne/Jayne County, John Cougar Mellencamp and many others.

MainMan official social media accounts: Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Channel | Instagram

Check out the latest DAVID BOWIE - ALBUMTOALBUM podcast, it's well worth listening to.

Episode 19: The 198More Show with Nick Pegg - (Part 1) discusses the many great things Bowie did between 1980 - 1990.

In the first of an epic two-part episode, Arsalan Mohammad and Nick Pegg explore the many many exciting, odd, unusual and bold artistic steps Bowie made between his official albums during the decade that won't be forgotten.

The 1980s were Bowie's lost decade. True? No, says Nick Pegg. Join Arsalan and the much-loved author of The Complete David Bowie for a reappraisal of Bowie's musical adventures around and beneath the official albums released between 1980 and 1990.

We're looking at Baal, Queen, Pat Metheny, Cat People, Live Aid, Band Aid, Labyrinth, Absolute Beginners and of course, as is always the case with Mr Pegg, a whole load of assorted trivia, facts, opinions and theories.

Whatever you think of Bowie's notoriously divisive EMI albums, one thing's clear - there's much more to Bowie in the 80s than Never Let Me Down and Tonight.

You can listen in here at audioboom.com

• On this day, 8 years ago DAVID BOWIE released his The Next Day album.

Initially released in twelve countries, The Next Day was available in various formats... Audio CD Deluxe Edition / Audio CD / Vinyl [2 LPs] digital and then later the Exclusive Japanese Blu-spec CD2.

If you never bought this album, it would make complete sense to purchase the later November 2013 release The Next Day Extra Collectors Edition 3-disc Box Set, which features more songs, remixes and a DVD featuring 4 promo videos.

• On this day, 56 years ago, DAVID BOWIE (aka Davy Jones) performed his first ever musical television appearance with The Manish Boys, when they appeared on 'Gadzooks! It's All Happening', which aired on BBC2 on March 8th 1965. The band performed their debut single 'I Pity The Fool'.

Other guests on the show included: Peter Cooke, Dorris Henderson, The Three Bells, Adrienne Poster and The Mike Leander Combo featuring The Beat Girls.

In the Radio Times dated 8th March 1965 it stated: The Producer of Gadzooks, Barry Langford, is taking great care to keep his show up to date. "I'm not booking far ahead," he explains. "I'm waiting to hear the releases before I engage the artists. The scene is changing so fast that some of the guests will come as a 'complete surprise.' Davy Jones and the Manish Boys, who are appearing tonight, are likely to come into this category."

Little known outside the London clubs, they cut their first disc on March 5th, and their main claim to fame at present is that they have produced another 'new sound.' It is the 'sax sound,' and the group contains two tenor saxophones (one played by Davy Jones himself), a baritone sax, a lead guitar, bass guitar, organ, and drums. All the boys come from Maidstone in Kent - except for eighteen-year-old Davy, who hails from Bromley.

David's then manager Les Conn got some excellent wide press coverage with a spoof publicity story about the BBC not allowing David to appear on the show without him first getting his hair cut.

The story, some complete with photos David in a hairnet got national coverage and appeared in The Daily Mail, The Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph, The Sun and local press Kent Messenger.

For those of you old enough not to remember... 'Gadzooks! It's All Happening' was a sequel to producer Barry Langford's 'Beat Room' and offered top pop acts as well as the dance troupe The Beat Girls. The show presenters were Alan David and Christine Holmes. The title changed five months or so later to 'Gadzooks! It's the In Crowd' when I'm reliably informed that Lulu co-presented the show for a short while. Later it was shortened to just Gadzooks! Alas no known shows are thought to remain in the BBC archives.

Oh and here's one for the real trivia buffs out there... actor Robert Powell's wife was one of the original Beat Girls dancers.

Check out the official DAVID BOWIE video for Life On Mars? live at the Élysée Montmartre, Paris, France on the 4th October 1999.

Taken from the audio album 'Something In The Air (Live Paris 99)'.

Over on the MAINMAN website: Podcast episode #28 is now available...

You can listen to the twenty-eighth podcast now - in this episode TONY DEFRIES continues to highlight DAVID BOWIE and MainMan staff as pioneering LGBT+ icons.

Each week they will release a new episode in their podcast series featuring behind the scenes stories from those who lived and breathed this incredibly evocative period in rock history and the website will be home to a continually expanding collection of fascinating memorabilia from the MainMan vaults - much of it never seen before.

The MainMan group of companies was a first of its kind rights management organisation formed by entrepreneur and impresario Tony Defries in 1972, that supported and helped to develop the careers of various artistes including David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Mick Ronson, Mott The Hoople, Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Dana Gillespie, Amanda Lear, Wayne/Jayne County, John Cougar Mellencamp and many others.

MainMan official social media accounts: Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Channel | Instagram

• On this day, 44 years ago, IGGY POP along with DAVID BOWIE on keyboards and backing vocals, performed in Ardwick, Manchester, England at the Apollo Theatre during The Idiot World Tour in 1977. The band also consisted of Ricky Gardiner, with Hunt and Tony Sales. The support band were The Vibrators...

• On this day, 45 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois, US during his 1976 'On Stage!' World Tour...

• On this day, 51 years ago, DAVID BOWIE & THE HYPE performed at The White Bear public house, location of the Hounslow Arts Lab, run by Dave Cousins of Strawbs, in Middlesex, England in 1970. Also on the bill were Seasoning with Maggie Nichols...

• Today is WORLD BOOK DAY - take a look at DAVID BOWIE's Top 100 "Must Read" Books - [View here]...

Photographer CLIVE ARROWSMITH announces the opening of his beautifully printed C-Type poster store called clivearrowsmithpostereditions.co.uk

Check out what's on offer and you can purchase beautifully printed - and if you want - framed posters available in various sizes at an affordable price.

There are three different DAVID BOWIE and two MICK RONSON pieces, as well as a whole host of portrait, fashion and rock posts available.

DAVID BOWIE SOMETHING IN THE AIR (Live Paris 99) is the fifth in the 'Brilliant Live Adventures' series of 90s live albums to be released later this month on 12th March.

24th February 2021 - London Parlophone Records is proud to announce the newest instalment of DAVID BOWIE 'BRILLIANT LIVE ADVENTURES', a series of six live albums from various 1990s era Bowie performances being released on vinyl and CD as limited one run only pressings. The albums and limited-edition boxes for both vinyl and CD to house the full collection will be available only via the David Bowie official store and Warner Music Group's Dig! store.

The fifth in the series, out 12th March on CD and double vinyl, is SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99) a 15-track live album, featuring 12 previously unreleased recordings and three B-sides of singles from the 'hours...' album. The day of the show was a momentous one for Bowie, as that afternoon he was awarded the Commandeurs of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the highest artistic honour that France can bestow.

The Élysée Montmartre performance was one of only seven full shows promoting the 'hours...' album. For this special limited run of gigs Bowie dug deep into his back catalogue making these shows particularly memorable. Standout tracks include 'Can't Help Thinking About Me' first released in 1966 and not performed live in over 30 years, 'Word On A Wing' from Station To Station reinstated into the set after a 23-year absence, 'Drive-In Saturday' performed for the first time since 1974, and 'hours...' track 'Something In The Air' in its first live performance.

SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99) was recorded live at the Élysée Montmartre on 14th October 1999. It was mixed by Mark Plati, and features Bowie backed by Page Hamilton - guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey - bass, vocals, Mark Plati - guitar, Sterling Campbell - drums, Mike Garson - piano, keyboards, synthesizers and Emm Gryner and Holly Palmer - backing vocals.

DAVID BOWIE - SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99) CD TRACKLISTING

01 - Life On Mars? (David Bowie)
02 - Thursday's Child (David Bowie/Reeves Gabrels)
03 - Something In The Air (David Bowie/Reeves Gabrels)
04 - Word On A Wing (David Bowie)
05 - Can't Help Thinking About Me (David Bowie)
06 - China Girl (David Bowie/Iggy Pop)
07 - Always Crashing In The Same Car (David Bowie)
08 - Survive (David Bowie/Reeves Gabrels)
09 - Drive-In Saturday (David Bowie)
10 - Changes (David Bowie)
11 - Seven (David Bowie/Reeves Gabrels)
12 - Repetition (David Bowie)
13 - I Can't Read (David Bowie/Reeves Gabrels)
14 - The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell (David Bowie/Reeves Gabrels)
15 - Rebel Rebel (David Bowie)

DAVID BOWIE - SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99) LP TRACKLISTING

Side 1:
Life On Mars?
Thursday's Child
Something In The Air

Side 2:
Word On A Wing
Can't Help Thinking About Me
China Girl
Always Crashing In The Same Car

Side 3:
Survive
Drive-In Saturday
Changes
Seven

Side 4:
Repetition
I Can't Read
The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell
Rebel Rebel

DAVID BOWIE - 'SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99)' IS AVAILABLE ON ISO RECORDS/PARLOPHONE RECORDS 12th MARCH ON CD AND 2xLP

For more details and information, please visit the official website at davidbowie.com

MORRISSEY's duet with DAVID BOWIE released on 7" vinyl entered the UK Official Vinyl Singles Chart Top 40 at number one.

The sleeve front and back photographs of David Bowie and Morrissey were taken in New York City by Linder Sterling.

'Cosmic Dancer' is a song written by Marc Bolan. The additional track is a cover of 'That's Entertainment' by Paul Weller. It is not the version generally available on the Internet from 1993.

Cosmic Dancer is supported by an upgraded and edited video made in Los Angeles by Tim Broad.

Artwork (above) has been prepared by Darren Evans.

You can purchase the vinyl edition now.

HOLY HOLY have announced updates to their planned 2021 UK Tour...

Due to Covid restrictions, we have unfortunately had to reschedule our 'Best Of Bowie' tour until 2022.
We hope you can keep hold of your tickets as we can't wait to see you!
Very excited too, to be adding an additional Cambridge show.

DAVID BOWIE's producer/bassist TONY VISCONTI and drummer WOODY WOODMANSEY get ready to launch their new Bowie project 'The Best Of Bowie' featuring long time fan and friend Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory plus the all star Holy Holy band in 2022.

The band will perform iconic hits and cult classics from Bowie's extensive back catalogue at special shows with Visconti on bass. One of the world's most celebrated producers, Visconti played on Bowie's first two records and went on to produce ten of David's albums throughout his career.

For more details and information, please visit holyholy.co.uk website.

Tickets are available via ticketek.co.uk

• DAVID BOWIE AT THE KIT KAT KLUB (Live New York 99) is the sixth in the 'Brilliant Live Adventures' series of 90s live albums. Release date 2nd April. Only available via the official David Bowie Store and Dig! Music Store.

DAVID BOWIE - SOMETHING IN THE AIR (Live Paris 99) is the fifth in the 'Brilliant Live Adventures' series of 90s live albums, released 12th March. Only available via the official David Bowie Store and Dig! Music Store.

New book BY THE WALL: The Story of Hansa Studios Berlin by Par Wickholm, Frederick Emden and Michael Ilbert, hardcover, 256-pages, published on 4th March -
more details

MORRISSEY Cosmic Dancer (duet with David Bowie) 7" vinyl disc released on 19th February - more details

DAVID BOWIE - LOOK AT THE MOON! (Live Phoenix Festival 97) is the fourth in the 'Brilliant Live Adventures' series of 90s live albums. Available to pre-order from 29th January, release date on 12th February. Only available via the official David Bowie Store and Dig! Music Store.

New book DAVID BOWIE (LIVES OF THE MUSICIANS) by ROBERT DIMERY, hardback, 168-pages, published on 4th February - more details

DAVID BOWIE Station To Station (45th Anniversary Edition) album, released on 22nd January in random red or white vinyl at all 'bricks and mortar' record stores.

WEREN'T BORN A MAN autobiography by DANA GILLESPIE and DAVID SHASHA, hardback, 400-pages, published on 18th January - more details

DAVID BOWIE Mother / Tryin' To Get To Heaven 7" limited edition vinyl single, 8,147 numbered copies, 1,000 on cream coloured vinyl available only from the official David Bowie store and Warner Music's Dig! store. The remainder on black vinyl (7,147 copies) are on general release 8th January - more details

THE TAO OF BOWIE by MARK EDWARDS, hardback, 366-pages, published 7th January - more details

2018 softback edition of DAVID BOWIE WORLD 7" RECORDS DISCOGRAPHY 1964 - 1981 book by MARSHALL JARMAN and RETO STÖCKLIN visit marmot-publishing.com for more details.

Exclusive DAVID BOWIE lino-cut print available to PURCHASE - don't hang around, these are ALL the remaining original left-over stock from 37 years ago, once they've gone, they've gone!