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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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Cherry Vanilla, MainMan’s legendary PR Queen, recalls her adventures with Warhol and Bowie as she blazed her own unique publicity trail across the US to promote Ziggy Stardust in 1972. Hear how Cherry came to be part of Warhol’s scene and then meet with Bowie and become part of his inner circle in Episode 54 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 #andywarhol #warholsuperstars #70snyc #70spunk
50 years ago Mick Rock (RIP) took several images at London gigs that ended up cover shots of two classic albums. On July 14 Mick photographed Lou Reed’s gig at the King’s Cross Cinema. One of Mick’s shots was chosen by Lou for the cover of Transformer. The following night Mick was at Iggy Pop’s gig at the same venue and took the photo that became the cover for Raw Power. Hear Mick’s recollections of his MainMan adventures during the summer of ‘72 on the MainMan label 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 #loureed #loureedforever
50 years ago today David Bowie performed Starman on the BBC’s Top of the Pops in full Ziggy glory and changed pop music forever. Hear many of Bowie’s collaborators at the time describe the importance of that historic performance in the BBC World Service documentary ‘Hang on to Yourself’ To listen check out the BBC Sounds app. #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars #pride #pridemonth
As part of Pride Month, acclaimed singer, songwriter and composer Ezra Furman celebrates Ziggy Stardust’s LGBTQ+ activism in a BBC World Service documentary. ‘Hang on to Yourself’, explores Ziggy’s role in giving voice to disenfranchised subcultures in society at a time when sexual politics was still largely ignored, helping bring queer culture into the mainstream, making self acceptance fashionable. To listen, check out the BBC World Service podcast website. #davidbowie #bowie #70srock #ziggy #ziggystardust #tmwstw #1970s #70sclassicrock #glamrock #rock #rocknroll #glam #rocknrollmusic #davidrobertjones #davidbowiefans #starman #fame #spaceoddity #aladdinsane #majortom #dailybowie #thejeangenie #spidersfrommars #pride #pridemonth2022
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

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