The David Bowie Story
A 6-part series presented by Paul Gambaccini.
written by Kevin Howlett and Pete Frame
featuring extensive interview excerpts with David Bowie
160/44; 404 MB total; sound quality very good
encode has no opening or closing credits
PART 1. APPRENTICESHIP
Broadcast 03 Apr 1993, Radio 1
The opening episode looks at Bowie's beginnings in the music industry, including interviews about his childhood and early career. Refs. to his singles 'Laughing Gnome' and 'Space Oddity'. Contributors include Rick Wakeman, Gus Dudgeon, Tony Visconti and Ken Pitt.
PART 2. ONE MAN AGAINST THE WORLD
Broadcast 10 Apr 1993, Radio 1
Interviews about Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold The World', 'Hunky Dory' and 'Ziggy Stardust' period. Contributors include Rick Wakeman, Tony Visconti,
Ken Pitt and Woody Woodmansey.
PART 3. FAME
Broadcast 17 Apr 1993, Radio 1
Interviews about Bowie's 'Aladdin Sane', 'Diamond Dogs' and 'Young Americans' period, including his acting in 'The Man Who Fell To Earth'. Contributors include Tony Visconti, Nicolas Roeg, Herbie Flowers, Mike Garson, Carlos Alomar and Woody Woodmansey.
PART 4. DON'T NORMALISE IT!
Broadcast 24 Apr 1993, Radio 1
Interviews about Bowie's 'Station To Station', 'Low', Heroes', and 'Lodger' period, including his move to Berlin. Contributors include Brian Eno, Tony Visconti and Carlos Alomar.
PART 5. OUT OF CHARACTERS, INTO SUITS
Broadcast 1 May 1993, Radio 1
Interviews about Bowie's 'Scary Monsters' and 'Let's Dance' period, his acting in 'The Elephant Man' and his participation in Live Aid. Contributors include Tony Visconti, Nile Rodgers and Carlos Alomar.
PART 6. FALLING DOWN, STANDING UP
Broadcast 8 May 1993, Radio 1
Interviews about the period from Bowie's 'Never Let Me Down' to 1993, including Philip Glass's 'Low' and 'The Lord's Prayer'. Contributors include Philip Glass, Carlos Alomar and Reeves Gabrels.
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Thank You Rick ! Reuben