The band was slightly re-arranged for September. David Bowie (vocals), Mike Garson (piano, Mellotron), Carlos Alomar (guitar), Earl Slick (lead guitar), Doug Rauch (bass guitar), Greg Errico (drums), Pablo Rosario (percussion), David Sanborn (alto sax, flute), Richard Grando (baritone sax, flute), Michael Kamen (electric piano, Moog, oboe), Geoffrey MacCormack (aka Warren Peace), Ava Cherry, Gui Andrisano, Robin Clark, Anthony Hinton, Diane Sumler and Luther Vandross (vocal backings).

According to Tony Zanetta (MainMan Vice President) a total of seven shows were cancelled between 16th September & 5th October - there is some confusion over which dates were postponed.

*There was a two week rehearsal at Studio Instrument Rentals (SIR Rehearsal Studios), 6465 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, before resuming the tour.

THE SOUL/PHILLY DOGS TOUR

The second leg of 'The Year Of The Diamond Dogs' Tour became known as the 'Soul' or 'Philly' Dogs Tour restarted on the 5th October 1974. The re-arranged line-up now named David Bowie and The Mike Garson Band consisted of: David Bowie (vocals, 12-string acoustic guitar, harmonica), Mike Garson (piano, Mellotron), Carlos Alomar (guitar), Earl Slick (lead guitar), Emir Ksasan (bass), Dennis Davis (drums), Pablo Rosario (percussion), David Sanborn (alto sax, flute), Richard Grando (baritone sax, flute), Michael Kamen (electric piano, Moog, oboe), Geoffrey MacCormack (aka Warren Peace), Ava Cherry, Robin Clark, Jean Fineberg, Anthony Hinton, Diane Sumler and Luther Vandross (vocal backings).