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Freddie Burretti was a very important part of David Bowie’s evolution from pop wannabe to rock megastar. Freddie’s outrageous stage costumes and daring street clothes helped transform Bowie’s image, providing him with a visual and emotional chrysalis which shielded his insecurities, allowing Ziggy to emerge in all his glory and take on the world. Tony Defries recalls the relationship between Freddie and David, particularly the Arnold Corns experiment, in episode #36 of the MainMan podcast. Hit the link in the bio #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie #pridemonth #pride #pride2021
In Pride Month Tony Defries recalls David Bowie’s pioneering LGBT+ activism. Ziggy’s potent imagery helped give voice to disenfranchised subcultures in society.To them he wasn’t just a rock star, Bowie was a lifeline. His artistic vision provided a soundtrack and visuals which re-shaped the world by complementing a larger fight for acceptance and civil rights. Check out the MainMan podcast episode 27 - hit the link in bio. #pridemonth #pride2021 #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie
As part of Pride Month 2021 Tony Defries recalls David Bowie’s pioneering LGBT+ activism as he encouraged people to celebrate their own self actualisation, redefining sexuality for an entire generation and beyond. Hit the link in bio for the MainMan podcast episode 27. #pride2021 #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie
MainMan publicist Anya Wilson worked with both David Bowie and Marc Bolan for several years, so had a unique insight into their professional and personal relationship. You can hear Anya recall her behind the scenes stories from this fascinating period in rock history in episode #35 of the MainMan podcast. Hit the link in the bio. #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie #marcbolan #bolan #bolanboogie
When Ziggy mania was at its peak in 1973 the audience at live shows had to wait 10 minutes for an encore, during which time their excitement reached fever pitch. Hear about the 10 minute rule and other tales of life behind the scenes with Bowie and his entourage with MainMan publicist Anya Wilson in episode #35 of the MainMan podcast. Hit the link in the bio. #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie
MainMan publicist and record plugger Anya Wilson recalls her work with David Bowie during the early 70’s. It took over a year of constant persuasion before Bowie was booked on Top of the Pops as the BBC producers didn’t like ‘perverts’ on their shows. But eventually Anya’s hard work paid off, but it took a cancellation which allowed Bowie on screen. Hear Anya’s adventures in episode 35 of the MainMan podcast. Hit the link in bio #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie
Peter Noone explains why David Bowie’s ‘Oh You Pretty Things’ was written in F#, because David only played the black piano keys ... in episode #34 of the MainMan podcast. Hit the link in the bio. #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie
Peter Noone recalls recording David Bowie’s Oh You Pretty Things 50 years ago with mega producer Mickie Most. David played piano on the recording and also joined Peter for his Top of the Pops performance while wearing his Mr Fish dress. Check out the MainMan podcast episode #34. Hit the link in bio. #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie #totp
This week in 1973 David Bowie and his entourage arrived back in the UK after their adventures on the Tran Siberian Railway and Orient Express on their return from Japan. Back at Haddon Hall there was a ‘Welcome Home Aladdin Sane’ party. Hear Tony Visconti and other flatmates recall their adventures at Haddon Hall in the MainMan podcast. All episodes at MainManlabel.com. #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie
This week in 1970, Tony Visconti was in Trident Studios London with David Bowie recording tracks for what would become The Man Who Sold the World album. Hear Tony and other flatmates at Haddon Hall recall that glorious time in rock history on the MainMan podcast. All episodes at MainManlabel.com #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie
50 years ago Peter Noone released his version of David Bowie’s ‘Oh You Pretty Things’. Hear Tony Defries tell the story behind the writing and recording of both Peter and then David’s version of this Bowie classic in episode 33 of the MainMan podcast. Hit the link in bio. #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie
Moonage Daydream was the song that proved to Trevor Bolder that the world was about to witness something special as he listened to the final mix after Ronno had added his guitar solo magic. Hear Trevor’s tales of life with The Spiders from Mars in episode 32 of the MainMan podcast. Hit the link in bio. #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie

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