On this day, 54 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at the London Palladium as part of the Save Rave 1969 charity event.

David sang two songs: Space Oddity and Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud.

Also appearing were: Grapefruit, Karen Young, Magna Carta, Marmalade, The Settlers, Clodagh Rodgers, Tiny Tim, The GoJos, Lou Christie, The Graham Bond Initiation, The Equals and Dusty Springfield.

The concert was held annually in order to raise funds for the 'Invalid Children's Aid Association' and was attended by Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon and The Earl of Snowdon.

You can view the programme and some photographs from this event - here

The DAVID BOWIE items in the 'Showcase Sale - Guitars, Music Memorabilia and Rare Vinyl Records' at OMEGA AUCTIONS today saw Lot 293: David Bowie handwritten lyrics for 'Suffragette City' and Rock N' Roll Suicide' realise an incredible £72,000 GBP.

Other highlights included:

Lot 57: 'The Archer' limited edition John Rowlands signed photograph of David Bowie from the 1976 World Tour - SOLD FOR £750.

Lot 58: Limited edition John Rowlands signed photograph of David Bowie from the 1978 World Tour - SOLD FOR £600.

Lot 288: David Bowie, original 1970 Advision Sound Studios boxed tape reel containing 5 songs ('After All', 'The Width Of A Circle', 'All The Madmen', 'Black Country Rock', 'The Man Who Sold The World'), (alternate mixes, rough mix, ad libs), produced by Tony Visconti, dated 17th May 1970 - SOLD FOR £2,400.

Lot 293: David Bowie handwritten lyrics for 'Suffragette City' and Rock N' Roll Suicide' - SOLD £72,000.

You can view all the David Bowie via omegaauctions.co.uk website.

After a break of eighteen months, DAVID BOWIE GLAMOUR fanzine is back!

They've got interviews with Bowie alumni such as Sterling Campbell and Zachary Alford, and stars who were influenced by him including Glen Matlock and Joe Elliott and Clem Burke. Plus, of course, lots of stories and encounters by the fans!

It's available now at davidbowieglamour.com website.

For issue 10, the front cover is once again designed by Helen Green, depicting Bowie in 1999.

This issue includes:
Zack Alford
Clem Burke
Sterling Campbell
Duffy
Joe Elliott
Glen Matlock
John Scarisbrick
...and of course, the fans!

• Birthday memories of HAYWOOD STENTON JONES, born on this day at 41 St. Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire in 1912. (David Bowie's father)...

• Birthday memories of MICK ROCK, born on this day in Hammersmith, London in 1948...

• On this day, 54 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed a solo acoustic gig at Poperama (inside the old Corn Exchange) in Devizes, Wiltshire, England in 1969...

• On this day, 45 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at Lang Park, Brisbane, Australia during his 1978 world tour...

• On this day, 36 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at Kooyong Stadium, Melbourne, Australia during his 1987 Glass Spider Tour...

• On this day, 8 years ago, DAVID BOWIE's ★ video directed by Johan Renck was first premiered simultaneously on Sky Atlantic and Sky Arts TV at 8:45pm in 2015...

• On this day, 11 years ago, DAVID BOWIE released 'The Jean Genie' Limited Edition 40th Anniversary 7 Inch Picture Disc Vinyl in 2012...

• On this day, 20 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed the first of two dates at the NEC in Birmingham, England during his A Reality Tour in 2003...

• On this day, 24 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at The Kit Kat Klub in New York City in 1999...

• On this day, 32 years ago, TIN MACHINE performed at Toads Place, New Haven, Connecticut during the It's My Life Tour in 1991. Support band were The Neighborhoods...

• On this day, 38 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed an impromptu set at China Club in New York City in 1985. The event was drummer Steve Ferrone's birthday party. On that night, they all decided to stage an impromptu jam session, but were in need of a guitarist, so David phoned up Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones and 20 minutes later he turned up. The jam lasted for over an hour, singing hit after hit. The band consisted of: David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Ronnie Wood, Stevie Winwood, Carlos Alomar, Carmine Rojas and Steve Ferrone...

• On this day, 40 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at R.A.S. Showgrounds, Sydney, Australia during his Serious Moonlight Tour '83...

• On this day, 49 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, PA during the second leg of his 'The Year of the Diamond Dogs' tour, which became known as The Soul/Philly Dogs Tour in 1974...

• On this day, 54 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performs at The Dome in Brighton in 1969. He is listed as the third artist on the bill. He performs three songs acoustically one of which was Space Oddity. There were a total of eight acts on the bill which included: The Fox, Jeff Dexter, David Bowie, Steamhammer, Success, Strawbs and Edgar Broughton Band...

• On this day, 56 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performs at the 'Stage Ball' benefit gig at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London in 1967. David performs a ten-minute spot accompanied by The Bill Saville Orchestra...

• On this day, 57 years ago, DAVID BOWIE & THE BUZZ perform at Olympia Ballrooms, Cromer, Norfolk, England in 1966...

• On this day, 58 years ago, DAVID BOWIE & THE LOWER THIRD performed a double bill at the Marquee Club in Soho, London in 1965...

Check out the latest It's Only Rock And Roll podcast with guest TONY VISCONTI who talks about his life and working with DAVID BOWIE.

Additionally, Tony recounts how a kid from the streets of Brooklyn became an indispensable presence in the studio for sessions like Joe Cocker's 'With A Little Help From My Friends', to arranging strings and horns for Paul McCartney and Wing's 1973 classic LP 'Band On The Run'.

Also discussed are the new releases from The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, as well as his own newly released seventy-seven track, career-retrospective box set, appropriately entitled 'Produced By Tony Visconti'.

• On this day, 9 years ago, DAVID BOWIE released the 10" vinyl single 'Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)' in 2014...

• On this day, 9 years ago, DAVID BOWIE released his 'Nothing Has Changed' compilation album in 2014...

• On this day, 51 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at Pirates World Amusement Park in Dania, Florida, US in 1972...

• On this day, 59 years ago, DAVID BOWIE (aka Davy Jones) aged 17 years old, appeared on the BBC One 'Tonight' programme as the President of 'The Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Long-Haired Men' in 1964. Look carefully and you can spot George Underwood who is stood on the far right, wearing suede boots.

Hosted by Cliff Michelmore, David along with several members of The Manish Boys told of their latest society.

(Ed. For the record, this wasn't Bowie's first TV appearance. His first known TV appearance was 4 months earlier on BBC Two 'The Beat Room' performing 'Liza Jane' as Davy Jones and The King Bees, which aired on 27th July 1964. Also appearing on episode #4 were Elkie Brooks, Georgie Fame, Wayne Gibson with The Dynamic Sounds and Kenny Lynch and The Echoes).

Published today is the eagerly awaited new book DAVID BOWIE: MIXING MEMORY & DESIRE: Photographs by KEVIN CUMMINS - which is already placed in the #1 Best Seller position.

"As iconic photographer, adventurous fan and insider eye-witness, Kevin Cummins has always been where the cultural action is. Mixing Memory & Desire will make you see David Bowie in a surprising and stimulating new way." - Paul Morley

"David Bowie was on a creative journey through music, fashion and art. A journey unparalleled in popular culture. What a privilege it is for us that Kevin Cummins was there to capture this journey. His wonderful book shows us exactly why Bowie was so unique." - Noel Gallagher.

"Kevin brilliantly captures the essence of the great man in these remarkable photographs. Cummins is so adept at breaking down the barrier of the camera, you sense Bowie is completely at ease when they worked together." - Goldie.

From the Back Cover:
From the legendary Bowie gigs in the early 1970s, through to a poignant image taken outside his apartment in New York in 2016, Kevin Cummins has captured the many faces of Bowie, including previously unpublished material, and created a book that is essential for Bowie fans everywhere.

The career of celebrated pop photographer Kevin Cummins began on 29th June 1973 when as a 19-year-old photography student he photographed David Bowie. That image is now in the renowned photography collection of the V&A Museum.

About the Author:
Manchester-born Kevin Cummins has an international reputation as one of the world's leading photographers and is famed for his iconic portraits of musicians including Ian Curtis, Bowie, The Smiths, Iggy Pop, Bjork, Debbie Harry, Bob Marley, Public Enemy, Patti Smith and Oasis. These photographs have appeared on magazine covers and in galleries and museums worldwide, including: Brooklyn Museum, Sydney Opera House, Pace Gallery, and other cities including New York, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Berlin, London, and Bologna. His work is included in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery, V&A Museum and Manchester City Art Gallery.

Cummins had a 20 year association with British Rock 'bible' NME, where he created many of the best-known images in modern music history. He was awarded an honorary doctorate (arts) by Manchester Metropolitan University in 2015. His monographs for Octopus include Joy Division: Juvenes, Morrissey: Alone and Palely Loitering, Britpop: While We Were Getting High and Telling Stories: Photographs of The Fall.

This hardcover contains 256-pages and you can purchase now and save 15%!

• On this day, 17 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at the 3rd Annual Black Ball Benefit for Keep A Child Alive at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, USA in 2006.

This was to be his last live performance on stage with a band.

David performed three songs: 'Wild Is The Wind' (with Mike Garson on piano), 'Fantastic Voyage' (backed by Alicia Keys' band) and 'Changes' (duet with Alicia Keys).

Hosts Alicia Keys and Iman were joined by KCA founder Leigh Blake, emcee Wanda Sykes and honourees Richard Beckman, Dr. Paul Farmer and Partners in Health, and "Mama" Carol Dyanti.

Other musical performers were Alicia Keys, Damian Marley and Louis XIV.

As far as I'm aware, his performance wasn't professionally filmed and the only filmed footage was shot by Bowie fan Simone. Check out her footage below...

The Black Ball is an Annual fundraiser for KCA (Keep A Child Alive), the non-profit organisation who are committed to empowering children and young people with the necessary resources, confidence and opportunities to reach their full potential and live healthier, happier lives.

• Birthday memories of TERENCE GUY ADAIR BURNS who was born on this day in 1937 (DAVID BOWIE's half-brother)...

• On this day, 20 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at Sportpaleis Antwerpen, Belgium during his A Reality World Tour in 2003...

• On this day, 26 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile during his Earthling World Tour in 1997...

• On this day, 32 years ago, TIN MACHINE performed at the Mayfair, Newcastle, England during their It's My Life World Tour in 1991...

• On this day, 40 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at the Entertainment Centre, Perth, Australia during his Serious Moonlight World Tour in 1983...

• On this day, 45 years ago, DAVID BOWIE began rehearsals at the Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, Sydney, Australia for his World Tour in 1978...

• On this day, 58 years ago, DAVID BOWIE AND THE LOWER THIRD performed a double bill at the Marquee Club, Soho, London, England in 1965...

• Happy Birthday wishes to AVA CHERRY...

Over on the MAINMAN website: Podcast episode #65 is now available...

You can listen to the podcast now - in this episode TONY ZANETTA continues his recollections of his many MainMan adventures with DAVID BOWIE in 1973.

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 DAVID BOWIE items in the upcoming 'Showcase Sale - Guitars, Music Memorabilia and Rare Vinyl Records' at OMEGA AUCTIONS on 28th November.

Highlights include:

Lot 57: 'The Archer' limited edition John Rowlands signed photograph of David Bowie from the 1976 World Tour.

Lot 58: Limited edition John Rowlands signed photograph of David Bowie from the 1978 World Tour.

Lot 279: David Bowie signed 7" vinyl US Mercury issue of Space Oddity - WITHDRAWN.

Lot 287: David Bowie 'Shadow Man', 'Cyclops', 'The Invader' on Ampex boxed reel from Gooseberry Studios, London, produced by John Shipcott, dated 5th June 1976 - WITHDRAWN.

Lot 288: David Bowie, original 1970 Advision Sound Studios boxed tape reel containing 5 songs ('After All', 'The Width Of A Circle', 'All The Madmen', 'Black Country Rock', 'The Man Who Sold The World'), (alternate mixes, rough mix, ad libs), produced by Tony Visconti, dated 17th May 1970.

Lot 293: David Bowie handwritten lyrics for 'Suffragette City' and Rock N' Roll Suicide'.

You can view all the David Bowie via omegaauctions.co.uk website.

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

Taken from the recently released 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.

For this year's RECORD STORE DAY Black Friday taking place later this month, there are two DAVID BOWIE connected releases.

The SCARLETT JOHANSSON album 'Anywhere I Lay My Head', first released in 2008 - featuring guest appearances by David Bowie on two tracks - gets a RSD Black Friday 2023 exclusive release.

Anywhere I Lay My Head is released on Asbestos Records, limited to 2,000 copies, on green 150 gram vinyl, printed insert and single-pocket jacket.

The tracklisting runs as follows:

Side A:
01. Fawn
02. Town With No Cheer
03. Falling Down (featuring David Bowie)
04. Anywhere I Lay My Head
05. Fannin Street (featuring David Bowie)
06. Song For Jo

Side B:
07. Green Grass
08. I Wish I was In New Orleans
09. I Don't Wanna To Grow Up
10. No One Knows I'm Gone
11. Who Are You

Anywhere I Lay My Head is the debut studio album by American actress and singer Scarlett Johansson, released on 16th May 2008 by Atco Records. She recorded it over five weeks in Spring 2007 at Dockside Studios in Maurice, Louisiana. It was produced by Dave Sitek of TV On The Radio and includes collaborations with David Bowie and members of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Celebration.

It contains four songs by Tom Waits, six songs by Waits and his wife Kathleen Brennan, and one original composition, 'Song for Jo'. The album received mixed reviews, and saw moderate commercial success. 'Falling Down' was released as its lead single.

Another Bowie related release is The Warm Covers LP by JD MCPHERSON on New West Records label, in a limited edition release.

In 2014, JD McPherson released The Warm Covers EP on CD and digitally. This EP featured covers of songs by Billy Boy Arnold, Jimmy Hughes, Nick Lowe and Alabama. A diverse set of songs to say the least. In 2022 McPherson digitally released The Warm Covers Vol. 2 featuring covers of songs by DAVID BOWIE, Iggy Pop, Big Al Downing, Broncho, Lou Reed, Art Neville, Naomi Neville and Charles Thompson.

For RSD Black Friday, the two EPs are being put together and pressed on red, white and blue swirl vinyl for the one and only time.

The tracklisting runs as follows:

Side A:
01. Just Around The Corner
02. Lust For Life / Sixteen
03. Let's Rock
04. Manta Ray
05. It's Raining

Side B:
06. White Light/White Heat
07. I Wish You Would
08. Steal Away
09. Rome Wasn't Built In A Day
10. Why Lady Why
11. Get In My Car

RSD Black Friday takes place on 24th November.

For more details on releases please visit recordstoreday.com to check which countries and stores are stocking these releases.

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

Feel free to join in with the other 91,600 plus members, add yourself and invite your Bowie fan friends. You never know what might get posted, or who you might meet...

Just recently released to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of DAVID BOWIE's 1973 covers album PIN UPS is the limited edition half-speed mastered vinyl LP..

The tracklisting runs as follows:

       01. Rosalyn
       02. Here Comes The Night
       03. I Wish You Would
       04. See Emily Play
       05. Everything's Alright
       06. I Can't Explain
       07. Friday On My Mind
       08. Sorrow
       09. Don't Bring Me Down
       10. Shapes Of Things
       11. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
       12. Where Have All The Good Times Gone

This pressing of Pin Ups was cut on a customised late Neumann VMS80 lathe with fully recapped electronics from 192kHz restored masters of the original master tapes, with no additional processing on transfer. John Webber cut the half-speed at AIR Studios.

You can purchase the album now.

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

• DUBLIN BOWIE FESTIVAL 2024 takes place from 7th-11th February - celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Year of The Diamond Dogs - dublinbowiefestival.ie

Issue 10 of DAVID BOWIE GLAMOUR fanzine is now on sale at davidbowieglamour.com

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

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

50th Anniversary of PIN UPS released as a limited edition half-speed mastered vinyl LP on 20th October - more details

New book ABSOLUTE BEGINNER: Memoirs of the World's Best Least-Known Guitarist by Kevin Armstrong, paperback, 288-pages - 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, 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 - published 14th September - more details

English version of DAVID BOWIE RAINBOWMAN 1967-1980 by JÉRÔME SOLIGNY, hardback, 704-pages, published 5th September - 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!