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David Bowie – the final Act -film review

Posted on January 4, 2026 by garylongden

I approached this with some trepiastion. What was “the Final Act”? – Was it Blackstar? an album much lauded in my view simply because of the extraordinary circumstances in which it was made by an extraordinary musical artist. Beyond the … Continue reading →

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D.A.M tribute Tour – Sheffield Octagon Centre

Posted on November 26, 2025 by garylongden

My start point is that I bought The Ziggy album on release, subsequently bought every one of Bowie’s records on release, saw him several times live, and have seen several tribute acts all of whom I have enjoyed, but  to … Continue reading →

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Pin Ups- David Bowie, album review

Posted on November 4, 2025 by garylongden

I bought this on release, and loved it. I still do. – As stand alone interpretations of songs it is hit and miss, as an insight into  what influenced Bowie it is essential and invaluable. – Contemporaneously two factors were … Continue reading →

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David Bowie , Heroes- an appreciation

Posted on August 13, 2025 by garylongden

Great songs transcend their immediate space and morph into something grander, greater and immortal. “Somewhere Over the rainbow” and “My Way” are obvious examples of music standards that have enjoyed that rite of passage. “Heroes” is edging its way into … Continue reading →

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I was there- Alan edwards, book review

Posted on July 12, 2025 by garylongden

I Was There by Alan Edwards, book review – the rock gods’ right-hand man This is one of the best insights into the Rock and pop business i have read. **** out of five Alan Edwards, founder of public relations … Continue reading →

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‘ Guitar ‘  by Earl Slick- an autobiography book review

Posted on June 6, 2025 by garylongden

Not only is Earl Slick my favourite Bowie guitarist, he is also one of my favourite all time guitarists. So my expectations of this book were high. Fortunately, I was not disappointed. licks credits read like excerpts from a compendium … Continue reading →

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Me and Mr Jones – Suzi Ronson ( book review)

Posted on May 24, 2025 by garylongden

I have previously mentioned a new book by veteran British music PR Alan Edwards   ( I was there) which sheds light on his life with some of the biggest names in music, including David Bowie, the Spice Girls and Amy … Continue reading →

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The Bowie Show- Nottingham Royal Court & Concert hall 27/1/25

Posted on January 28, 2025 by garylongden

The Bowie Show- Nottingham Royal Court and Concert hall, anonymous dancers! Created and directed by Simon Gwilliam. Produced by John Dalston and Simon Gwilliam This was the second date on the show’s nine date  soft opening provincial tour prior to … Continue reading →

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David Bowie Blackstar album- a retrospective

Posted on January 12, 2025 by garylongden

I feel unease about both the album itself, and listening to it nine years on from release. – I am aware of no other major musical composer ( popular or classical) who composed and recorded his own epitaph, and then … Continue reading →

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Transformer – Lou Reed ( a retrospective)

Posted on November 8, 2024 by garylongden

It is a great album, and an astonishing document for its time. David had a long time love for the Velvet underground, and  their songs  “Waiting for the Man” and  “White Light White Heat” were live staples for long periods … Continue reading →

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