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Episode 52

11 April 2022
Episode 52

Tony Defries recalls how Bowie and the band evolved during the first few months of the 1972 Ziggy...

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Episode 51

25 March 2022
Episode 51

Photographer Barrie Wentzell, the first person to photograph Bowie as Ziggy, recalls the January...

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Episode 50

11 February 2022
Episode 50

MainMan founder Tony Defries, drummer Woody Woodmansey and bass player Trevor Bolder recall the...

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Episode 48

31 December 2021
Episode 48

MainMan founder Tony Defries describes the concept and creation of the iconic Hunky Dory cover.

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Episode 46

4 October 2021
Episode 46

MainMan founder Tony Defries explains the corporate history of the major record labels in the 70's

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Episode 45

24 September 2021
Episode 45

MainMan founder Tony Defries recalls why he selected RCA as the company to sign the innovative...

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Episode 44

9 September 2021
Episode 44

MainMan founder Tony Defries recalls his design for the innovative rights deal he arranged with RCA...

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50 years ago today RCA Records released David Bowie’s ‘Starman’ the first single from the forthcoming Ziggy Stardust album, which would become David’s first chart hit since ‘Space Oddity’. You can hear producer Ken Scott recall his years working with Bowie during the Ziggy era, with plenty of behind the scenes studio memories. in episode 53 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 #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars
Mick Ronson’s musical genius was a really important factor in the rapid evolution of the Spiders From Mars as they experimented with various set structures during the early leg of the Ziggy Stardust tour in 1972. Hear Tony Defries explain Ronno’s talents in episode 52 of the MainMan podcast. Hit the link in the bio #mickronson #mickronsonforever #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars
Iggy Pop used Peanut Butter and baby oil to master the art of crowd walking and stage diving. Hear Tony Defries explain Iggy’s unique technique and how the result inspired David Bowie to try something similar in episode 52 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 #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars
David Bowie tried emulating Iggy Pop, walking out onto the hands of his audience, during one of the early Ziggy gigs, but they dropped him. This was one of the many theatrical elements David had seen other performers use, which he experimented with as he grew more comfortable on stage in his new Ziggy persona on the 1972 tour. Hear Tony Defries recall how important the experimentation was and how quickly Bowie improved his live performance in episode 52 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 #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars #iggypop #iggypopofficial
50 years ago this week, during a short break in the Ziggy Stardust UK tour, photographer Mick Rock visited David Bowie at home in Haddon Hall, Beckenham, South London and photographed his vibrant new hairstyle, the Kansai Yamamoto inspired spiked coiffure which very quickly became one of Ziggy’s defining features. Hear Mick recall his work with Bowie in episode #12 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 #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars #mickrock #mickrockphotography #loureed #queenforever
In January 1972 Melody Maker photographer Barrie Wentzell was invited to the MainMan office to photograph David Bowie as part of the promotion for the forthcoming UK tour. Barrie’s photos accompanied Michael Watts’ now famous article titled ‘Oh You Pretty Thing’ in which Bowie revealed his alter ego and the forthcoming Ziggy Stardust album. To hear Barrie Wentzell recall his session with Bowie - and other tales from his colourful career, in episode 51 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 #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars
Legendary producer, bass player and all-round good bloke Tony Visconti is currently in the UK with his band Holy Holy as part of their ‘Best of Bowie’ Tour. You can hear TV recall the early gigs of Hype and his adventures with David & Angie at Haddon Hall in episode 11 of the MainMan podcast. Hit the link in the bio for access to all 50 of the MainMan episodes #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars
Woody Woodmansey recalls his decision to declare the band as The Spiders by writing the name on his bass drum during the early stages of the ‘Ziggy Stardust’ tour in early 1972. Hear Woody, Trevor Bolder, Tony Defries, George Underwood and Anya Wilson recall the launch of that groundbreaking tour in episode 50 of the MainMan podcast. Just 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 #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars
George Underwood was among the expectant crowd at Friars Club in Aylesbury 50 years ago to witness the first concert of the 1972 ‘Ziggy Stardust’ tour. Hear George, Woody Woodmansey, Trevor Bolder, Anya Wilson and Tony Defries recall that historic gig in episode 50 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 #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars
Ziggy Stardust took flight for the first time on January 29, 1972 at Friars Club in Aylesbury. Hear Trevor Bolder, Woody Woodmansey, Tony Defries, George Underwood and Anya Wilson recall the excitement of that ground breaking first concert in episode 50 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 #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars #mickronson #mickronsonforever #mickronsonisgod
Angie Bowie was pleased with the media attention that David had generated following his admission in Melody Maker in January ‘72 that he was gay, so she suggested Mick Ronson also make a similar statement as part of the Ziggy Stardust launch campaign. You can hear Defries recall Ronno’s reaction in episode 49 of the MainMan podcast. Just hit the link in the bio #mickronson #mickronsonforever #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars
David Bowie gave his first interview in his new Ziggy guise for Melody Maker, published 50 years ago today. His now famous quote ‘I’m gay and always have been’ was part of carefully planned process of revealing the otherworldly Ziggy Stardust. Hit the link in the bio to hear Defries recall the creation and declaration of Ziggy in episode 49 of the MainMan podcast #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars #lgbtq🌈

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