May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
One of those hallowed snippets of conversations with Jim I’d had in the past was about Stan…but I never looked into the full extend of Stan’s involvement with Mott The Hoople…to the degree that he WAS Mott’s vocalist until Ian Hunter stepped in. Then a long career as tour manager for the great and good…
Here is a 12 second snippet of a demo recording of The Konrads song I Never Dreamed – the earliest known recording of David Bowie singing. Bowie is only 16, but already an accomplished saxophonist – and now is asked to provide vocals for The Konrads. This snippet is a sample being shared by auctioneers…
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One final piece of brilliance from last night’s gig. Jinky giving one heartbreaking and breathtaking rendition of David Bowie’s I Can’t Give Everything Away. This man’s voice is phenomenal! Tissues at the ready…
A fabulous read…from the eyes of those involved and those on its periphery.
This is something I would have loved to have shared on SMO, due to its relevance….but I can’t now. Maybe someone else will on my behalf? It would make a cool poster on a wall. (Originally seen and shared via David Bowie Downunder on Facebook)
Part two of the Mojo feature…
A new article in the current issue of Mojo mag featuring Bowie’s thirst for mainstream success under the Serious Moonlight…
I haven’t read it yet, but I’m looking forward to. I LOVE the Pin-Ups album! It devides Bowie fans…but I think he and Ronno make one of the best “covers” albums that exists.