The next episode of the DAVID BOWIE AlbumToAlbum podcast is available now.

In episode 4, ARSALAN MOHAMMAD talks with LEAH KARDOS, musician, producer, professor and author in conversation about The Next Day.

In this conversation, we continue our deep dive with anecdotes, opinions, random theories and what we hope are facts, all of which will hopefully entertain you as much as they did us, in the making of this podcast.

Listen in here: audioboom.com.

Check out all the previous podcasts here or via your favourite streaming service.

Over on the MAINMAN website: Podcast episode #64 is now available...

You can listen to the podcast now - in this episode TONY ZANETTA recalls his exciting adventures in the summer of '73 on the road with DAVID BOWIE.

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

• New interview featured in MOJO with TONY VISCONTI talking about working with DAVID BOWIE and MARC BOLAN and the making of Bowie's final studio LP ★ - [Read here]...

• Swedish singer TOVE STYRKE is to join the cast of a new Stockholm production of the DAVID BOWIE / ENDA WALSH musical 'Lazarus'. The production premieres on 15th February 2024 at the Gota Lejon theatre, alongside Linus Wahlgren, Simon J. Berger, Bjorn Bengtsson, Christopher Wollter, Lisa Larsson and more. Tickets go on sale from today - [More details]...

• Book Signing! GEOFF MACCORMACK will be at the LUCY BELL Gallery, 46 Norman Road, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0EJ on Friday 8th September at 5.30-7pm signing his new book David Bowie Rock 'n' Roll With Me, signed books £30 to pre-order please email the gallery - [More details]...

• What's in IMAN's handbag? BRITISH VOGUE presents 'In The Bag'...

The highly anticipated illustrated deluxe hardback book DAVID BOWIE AND CRACKED ACTOR. THE FLY IN THE MILK is to be published on 28th September via Red Planet Books.

Created by SUSAN COMPO and MARK WARDEL, including a foreword by producer ALAN YENTOB, this book details in depth the documentary film 'Cracked Actor: A Film about David Bowie'.

On September 2, 1974 David Bowie opened a week-long engagement at Universal Amphitheatre which was captured by a film crew led by Alan Yentob making a film for the BBC. The documentary first aired on 26th January 1975 as 'Cracked Actor: A Film about David Bowie' in the Omnibus documentary series.

It was a unique look at David Bowie post-Ziggy Stardust and stands today as an extraordinary achievement and a remarkable insight into David Bowie.

This deluxe hardback book is the back story of Cracked Actor with access to BBC archives and many people involved behind the scenes.

It is illustrated with artwork by artist Mark Wardel and rarely-seen photographs by 17-year-old photographer David Stratford.

More details can be found at redplanetmusicbooks.com website.

Both the deluxe hardback and limited edition box (with mask and book) are available for pre-ordering now.

Update: Red Planet Books are really excited that the book is looking amazing and production is well underway.

They had hoped to be dispatching copies in the first week of September but they have been making some changes to include new material to make it even better. The books will now be dispatched on Thursday 28th September and should arrive within 2-10 days depending where you are in the world.

We'll be emailing some exclusive previews over the next few weeks.

From Mark Neeter (Publisher).

DAVID BOWIE's ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS: THE MOTION PICTURE 50th Anniversary Edition released last week entered several official world official charts.

The first week placings announced so far are as follows:

       Austria #21
       Belgium (Flanders) #42
       Belgium (Wallonia) #8
       Denmark (Vinyl) #6
       Finland (Vinyl) #5
       Germany #12
       Italy #71
       Italy (Vinyl) #6
       Japan #25
       Netherlands #14
       Netherlands (Vinyl) #18
       Scotland #3
       Spain #42
       Spain (Vinyl) #18
       Sweden (Vinyl) #6
       Switzerland #34
       United Kingdom #10
       United Kingdom (Physical) #4
       United Kingdom (Sales) #4
       United Kingdom (Soundtrack) #1
       United Kingdom (Vinyl) #4

The released formats: Blu-ray / Audio 2-CD and 2-LP Limited Edition Gold Vinyl Set are all available to purchase now.

• On this day, 33 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at the Jordal Stadion, in Oslo, Norway during his Sound + Vision Tour in 1990...

• On this day, 36 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed the first of two gigs at the Rosemont Horizon, in Chicago, USA during The Glass Spider Tour in 1987...

• On this day, 54 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed the two shows at the Catacombs Club, in Wolverhampton, England in 1969...

• Happy Birthday wishes to GEORGE SIMMS, who as you know performed on DAVID BOWIE's Let's Dance album, Serious Moonlight 83 Tour, Tonight album, Black Tie White Noise album and the Outside Tour...

• Birthday memories of TONY MASCIA (aka Anthony DeMassi) born on this day in 1933-1991. Former pro boxer, DAVID BOWIE's driver/security and played 'Arthur' in The Man Who Fell To Earth movie...

Check out the upgraded 4K version of DAVID BOWIE's 'Rock 'N' Roll Suicide' from the Hammersmith Odeon on 3rd July 1973.

Last week saw the release of ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS: THE MOTION PICTURE - 50th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray / Audio 2-CD and 2-LP Limited Edition Gold Vinyl Set made available on 11th August which you can purchase now.

The album entered the UK Official Charts at #10 (Albums Top 100), #4 (Vinyl Albums) and #1 (Soundtrack Albums), as well as #3 in Scotland.

SKY ARTS (Freeview 11) in the UK are having a DAVID BOWIE night on Saturday 19th August with the following programmes:

Auction: David Bowie Collector, Sky Arts, UK, 19.10 BST.
Discovering: David Bowie, Sky Arts, UK, 19.35 BST.
Isle of Wight Festival Greatest Hits, features Bowie, Sky Arts, UK, 20.35 BST.
Bowie: The Man Who Changed The World, Sky Arts, UK, 21.00 BST.
David Bowie: Love You Till Tuesday, Sky Arts, UK, 23.05 BST.

Check out what else is happening over on the BowieWonderworld Monthly Planner.

Made available today over on the ITN NEWS archive on YouTube, is the full uncut DAVID BOWIE interview and footage from The Gallery in Cork Street, London for his first solo art exhibition in May 1995.

On 19th April 1995, David Bowie was interviewed by ITN at Cork Street Gallery in London, where Bowie was for exhibiting his art for the first time in his career. The collection was made up of pieces created by David Bowie over a period of three decades of his life. Opened by Bowie and his wife Iman, the exhibition was attended by a number of celebrities, including fellow musicians such as Queen's Roger Taylor (who called Bowie a "terribly talented" artist) and Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes.

After signing autographs for fans waiting outside and taking part in a photoshoot beside his work, Bowie spoke to ITN's Joan Thirkettle. Bowie discussed his "anti-consistency" approach to style, his preferred media, and the origin and meaning of specific pieces in the collection. He spoke about how much making art meant to him compared to making music, and he shared how he felt exhibiting his art for the first time (a hint: he wasn't worried what the critics might say).

Check out the latest episode #61 of the FANTASTIC VOYAGE: A DAVID BOWIE PODCAST.

Join brothers Jesse and John on a "fantastic voyage" through the career of David Bowie.

In this episode they discuss side B of Tin Machine II album.

Songs discussed in this episode are: You Can't Talk, Stateside, Shopping For Girls, A Big Hurt, Sorry and Goodbye Mr. Ed.

You can listen in on your favourite device, including Spotify

Released today is DAVID BOWIE - ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS - THE MOTION PICTURE - 50th ANNIVERSARY available on audio 2-CD and Blu-ray, 2-LP limited edition gold vinyl set and also digital.

For more details, tracklisting and information, please scroll down this page.

• On this day, 43 years ago, DAVID BOWIE released his 'Ashes To Ashes' single in 1980 (Cat: BOW 6).

The song entered the UK official singles chart at #4 on 16th August, followed by two weeks at #1, with a total of 10 weeks in the chart #4, #1, #1, #2, #3, #7, #15, #36, #57, #71.

Heads up: Check out the DAVID BOWIE lots in the upcoming OMEGA AUCTIONS sale on 12th September, which includes lot 424 'DHEAD XXVI', (1995) painting.

An original work by David Bowie, 1995, acrylic and computer collage on canvas. 24x19cm. In frame. With original gallery sticker affixed to back of frame. Framers sticker reads 'F. Dufey Maison Du Cadre, Lausanne'. Signed and dated by David Bowie to reverse of canvas. Purchased by the vendor from 'BowieArt' in December 2008. The vendor has supplied original delivery note and printed correspondence with 'BowieArt'.

Estimate is £10,000 - £15,000 GBP.

Other Bowie highlighted items in this auction include: 70s autograph, Bowie collectable books, fan scrapbooks, Hammersmith 73 ticket stub, signed 1995 lithograph and signed Space Oddity RCA LP.

For more details on lots and how to bid, please visit omegaauctions.co.uk website.

Update: Lot 424: DHead XXVI sold for £10,00 GBP.

On this day, 52 years ago, DAVID BOWIE recorded 'Life On Mars?' at Trident Studios in Soho, London.

David Bowie: "This song was so easy. Being young was easy. A really beautiful day in the park, sitting on the steps of the bandstand. 'Sailors bap-bap-bap-bap-baaa-bap.' An anomic (not a 'gnomic') heroine. Middle-class ecstasy.

"I took a walk to Beckenham High Street to catch a bus to Lewisham to buy shoes and shirts but couldn't get the riff out of my head. Jumped off two stops into the ride and more or less loped back to the house up on Southend Road.

"Workspace was a big empty room with a chaise longue; a bargain-price art nouveau screen ('William Morris,' so I told anyone who asked); a huge overflowing freestanding ashtray and a grand piano. Little else.

"I started working it out on the piano and had the whole lyric and melody finished by late afternoon. Nice.

"Rick Wakeman came over a couple of weeks later and embellished the piano part and guitarist Mick Ronson created one of his first and best string parts for this song which now has become something of a fixture in my live shows."

The original working lyrics written by David for Life On Mars? ended up with more than a few changes...

Sailors fighting in the dance hall
Oh man look at those cave men go
It's the freakiest show
Take a look at the law man beating up the wrong
Wonder if he'll ever know
He's in the best selling show
Is there life on Mars
How the hell can we go when we're nowhere
In the light of the stars

© David Bowie.

• Memories of DAVID BOWIE's father HAYWOOD STENTON JONES who sadly passed away on this day in 1969, 54 years ago...

• On this day, 21 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at the Molson Ampitheater, in Toronto, Canada during the Arena: Two Festival in 2002...

• On this day, 26 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at Rock City in Nottingham during his Earthling World Tour in 1997...

• On this day, 33 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at Milton Keynes Bowl, Milton Keynes during his Sound+Vision World Tour in 1990...

• On this day, 43 years ago, The Elephant Man play opened at the Blackstone Theatre in Chicago starring DAVID BOWIE in the lead role as Joseph 'John' Merrick in 1980...

• On this day, 58 years ago, DAVIE JONES AND THE LOWER THIRD performed at The Cliftonville Hall, Margate, Kent in 1965...

Check out the latest episode #60 of the FANTASTIC VOYAGE: A DAVID BOWIE PODCAST.

Join brothers Jesse and John on a "fantastic voyage" through the career of David Bowie.

In this episode they discuss side A of Tin Machine II album.

Songs discussed in this episode are: Baby Universal, One Shot, You Belong In Rock 'n' Roll, If There Is Something, Amlapura and Betty Wrong.

You can listen in on your favourite device, including Spotify

Check out the upgraded 4K version of DAVID BOWIE's 'Moonage Daydream' from the Hammersmith Odeon on 3rd July 1973.

Don't forget that next week sees the release of ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS: THE MOTION PICTURE - 50th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray / Audio 2-CD and 2-LP Limited Edition Gold Vinyl Set all available on 11th August available to pre-order now.

For those of you who use FACEBOOK - check out the DAVID BOWIE WONDERWORLD Group.

Feel free to join in with the other 88,500 plus members, add yourself and invite your Bowie fan friends. You never know what might get posted, or who you might meet...

The eagerly awaited English language version of DAVID BOWIE RAINBOWMAN 1967-1980 by JÉRÔME SOLIGNY is to be published next month on 5th September.

Published by Monoray, this hardcover edition contains a whopping 704-pages and is distributed by Hachette Book Group.

David Bowie Rainbowman 1967-1980 by Jérôme Soligny is a meticulously detailed history of the moments that shaped Bowie's musical career told by the people who were actually "in the room" with him.

The book publishes September 5th in the US and September 8th in the UK - the 50th anniversary of the release of Aladdin Sane. First published in France in 2019 as the first of two volumes, Rainbowman is appearing now in English for the very first time.

This uniquely exhaustive work on Bowie's 1967-1980 albums draws on over 150 extensive interviews with some of the most significant people in David Bowie's life - the musicians, producers and friends who knew Bowie best, including Ken Scott, Hermione Farthingale, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, George Underwood, Mick Ronson, Carlos Alomar, Trevor Bolder, Mike Garson, Woody Woodmansey and many, many others.

Hermione Farthingale calls it "a book unlike any other, the definitive analysis of David's music, told in a quiet natural way, but with absolute authenticity, by the people around him."

Tony Visconti says: "Jérôme Soligny is one of the best authorities in the world of David Bowie's career and life in general... His new biography Rainbowman is a thorough and honest account of the great man."

According to Tony Visconti, Jérôme Soligny was David Bowie's favourite French journalist and over 25 years, he spent time getting to know the artist and his fellow musicians.

"Not long ago, "Jérôme told me something that I find very true: 'David played saxophone, guitar, a bit of keyboards, but above all, he played musicians!' I think he really hit the nail on the head." - Mike Garson.

With an essay by Soligny on each album, followed by oral histories from the most trusted and influential figures in Bowie's musical life, David Bowie Rainbowman: 1967-1980 is the definitive guide to the musical development of a singular and mercurial genius - the Rainbowman himself.

The essential book is completed by a foreword by Tony Visconti and an introduction by Mike Garson, with a cover photo by Mick Rock, and an iconic cover design by Barnbrook.

About the Author: Jérôme Soligny is a musician, writer and journalist based in Le Havre, France. Over the course of 25 years, Jérôme spoke with Bowie many times, and interviewed him on numerous occasions for Rock&Folk magazine. Jérôme is one of the five worldwide Bowie experts chosen to write in Chris Duffy's book, Aladdin Sane 50 Years, about the iconic photo session for the cover of Aladdin Sane, shot by Chris' father, Brian Duffy. Jérôme was made Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2019 Visconti and is described by Bryan Ferry as "one of the great French authorities on contemporary music."

Jérôme Soligny said: "It's an honour and privilege for me to realise that Rainbowman is going to be published in English, the language of rock music and also David Bowie's. The whole project took five years of my life, but as my closest friend say 'There was 40 years of passion before this'. I hope the true lovers of David's music will be as happy to read the book as I've been to write it. Sure, Rainbowman is a heavy brick of paper full of information but also a tribute to musicians and music people - famous and those who stayed in the shadow - who helped David craft his songs and albums. Funnily enough, it's a musician who brought me to Monoray and no, it can't be chance. Some things are written in the stars."

David Bowie Rainbowman 1967-1980 by Jérôme Soligny
Foreword by Tony Visconti
September 5, 2023, US
Monoray, Distributed by Hachette Book Group
ISBN: 9781800960633
Monoray is an imprint of Octopus Publishing.

You can pre-order David Bowie Rainbowman 1967-1980 NOW and receive a discount!

"Of all the shows on this tour, this particular show will remain with us the longest, because not only is it the last show of the tour, but it's the last show that we'll ever do." - David Bowie, 1973.

"A truly great star knows not only how to make a grand entrance, but a grand exit." - Charles Shaar Murray, 2023.

3rd July, 1973 - David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust, his most famous alter-ego, in front of 5,000 stunned fans at London's Hammersmith Odeon. Now, the fully restored film and soundtrack will be released for the first time for the 50th anniversary of the show. Renowned filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker (Monterey Pop, Bob Dylan - Don't Look Back, Depeche Mode - 101) captured the momentous event by filming Bowie and The Spiders From Mars backstage and onstage. The digital restoration of the new version of the film has been overseen by his son, Frazer Pennebaker with remastered audio.

Although filmed 50 years ago, the film was not widely seen for over a decade. However, the film and its soundtrack have been newly remastered with the medley of 'The Jean Genie'/'Love Me Do' medley and 'Round And Round' featuring the late legendary Jeff Beck reinstated - the latter track making its very first appearance anywhere. Both performances were newly mixed by long-time Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti.

The show featured Bowie's famous speech just before the final encore, 'Rock 'N' Roll Suicide', where he revealed that he was retiring the Ziggy Stardust persona. The shocking announcement came as a surprise to all in attendance - including members of his band and was the first proclamation of its kind in rock and roll.

DAVID BOWIE - ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS: THE MOTION PICTURE - 50th ANNIVERSARY

BLU-RAY

Opening Credits/Introduction
Hang On To Yourself
Ziggy Stardust
Watch That Man
Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud
All The Young Dudes
Oh! You Pretty Things
Moonage Daydream
Changes
Space Oddity
My Death
Cracked Actor
Time
The Width Of A Circle
Let's Spend The Night Together
Suffragette City
White Light/White Heat
Medley: The Jean Genie / Love Me Do / The Jean Genie (featuring Jeff Beck)
Round And Round (featuring Jeff Beck)
Farewell Speech
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide
End Credits

Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 / 48kHz/24bit, PCM Stereo / 48kHz/24bit, Aspect Ratio / 4:3. All Regions. Exempt from classification.
5.1 Surround sound music mix by Tony Visconti, assisted by Rich Tozzoli/Gizmo Enterprises. Stereo mix by Tony Visconti.
'The Jean Genie'/'Love Me Do' medley and 'Round And Round' stereo: mixed and engineered by Tony Visconti, 5.1: mixed by Tony Visconti, engineered by Jannek Zechner.

CD
DISC 1
Introduction Part 1
Hang On To Yourself
Ziggy Stardust
Watch That Man
Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud
All The Young Dudes
Oh! You Pretty Things
Moonage Daydream
Changes
Space Oddity
My Death

DISC 2
Cracked Actor
Time
The Width Of A Circle
Let's Spend The Night Together
Suffragette City
White Light/White Heat
Medley: The Jean Genie / Love Me Do / The Jean Genie (featuring Jeff Beck)
Round And Round (featuring Jeff Beck)
Farewell Speech
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide

VINYL
Side 1
Introduction
Hang On To Yourself
Ziggy Stardust
Watch That Man
Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud
All The Young Dudes
Oh! You Pretty Things
Moonage Daydream

SIDE 2
Changes
Space Oddity
My Death
Cracked Actor
Time

SIDE 3
The Width Of A Circle
Let's Spend The Night Together
Suffragette City

SIDE 4
White Light/White Heat
Medley: The Jean Genie / Love Me Do / The Jean Genie (featuring Jeff Beck)
Round And Round (featuring Jeff Beck)
Farewell Speech
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide

DIGITAL (standard 44.1kHz/16bit resolution and 96kHz/24bit resolution).
Hang On To Yourself
Ziggy Stardust
Watch That Man
Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud
All The Young Dudes
Oh! You Pretty Things
Moonage Daydream
Changes
Space Oddity
My Death
Cracked Actor
Time
The Width Of A Circle
Let's Spend The Night Together
Suffragette City
White Light/White Heat
Medley: The Jean Genie / Love Me Do / The Jean Genie (featuring Jeff Beck)
Round And Round (featuring Jeff Beck)
Farewell Speech
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide

Mastering and remastering by John Webber at AIR Studios, London.

You can pre-order Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars: The Motion Picture 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / 2-CD and 2-LP Limited Edition Gold Vinyl Set now!

Tickets are on sale now for THE DAVID BOWIE WORLD FAN CONVENTION RETURNS TO LIVERPOOL FOR 2024

From Friday 26th-28th July 2024, across various iconic Liverpool venues.

Get ready for The Year of the Diamond Dogs with an enviable gathering of our icon's closest friends and collaborators joining in the splendour of St George's Hall.

Don't miss out on a weekend of celebration with our fellow David Bowie superfans who will be joining us from all across the Bowie Universe!

For more details and information, please visit bowieconvention.com

Artist credit: Mark Wardel.

• THE DAVID BOWIE WORLD FAN CONVENTION 2024 in Liverpool next year on 26th-28th July - tickets are on sale now via bowieconvention.com

• New book DAVID BOWIE, ENID BLYTON and the sun machine by Nicholas Royale, hardcover and paperback, 264-pages - to be published on 28th November - more details

• New book DAVID BOWIE: MIXING MEMORY & DESIRE: Photography by KEVIN CUMMINS, hardcover, 256-pages - to be published on 9th November - more details

• New book ABSOLUTE BEGINNER: Memoirs of the World's Best Least-Known Guitarist by Kevin Armstrong, paperback, 288-pages - to be published on 17th October - more details

• New book DAVID BOWIE AND CRACKED ACTOR... THE FLY IN THE MILK by SUSAN COMPO and MARK WARDEL available in deluxe hardback and limited edition box with mask and book, to be published by Red Planet Books on 28th September - more details.

• New book BOWIE AT THE BBC: A LIFE IN INTERVIEWS by DAVID BOWIE and TOM HAGLER, hardcover and Kindle, 464-pages - to be published on 14th September - more details

• English version of DAVID BOWIE RAINBOWMAN 1967-1980 by JÉRÔME SOLIGNY, hardback, 704-pages, to be published on 5th September - more details

ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS: THE MOTION PICTURE - 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / Audio 2-CD and 2-LP Limited Edition Gold Vinyl Set all released on 11th August

New book SILHOUETTES AND SHADOWS: The Secret History of David Bowie's Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) by ADAM STEINER, paperback, 298-pages - published on 15th July - more details

BOWIE ODYSSEY 73 by SIMON GODDARD, paperback, 176-pages, published on 25th May - more details

DAVID BOWIE IN THE SOVIET UNION exhibition of Geoff MacCormack photographs at the Wende Museum, Culver City, CA 90230, USA. Opened 1st April through 22nd October. Free entry - more details

Free exhibition BOWIE AND BEYOND at KINGSTON MUSEUM in SW London explores the life of David Bowie alter-ego Ziggy Stardust. Opened on 31st March until 16th September - more details

DAVID BOWIE - WHAM BAM THANK YOU MA'AM! by IVOR JONES, limited edition of #300, special collector's publication is now sold out. There are some unnumbered copies available which you can purchase at a reduced price - 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 39 years ago, once they've gone, they've gone!