Every organization has a story to tell. That's where I step in. Old school journo; current corporate comms professional. Descendant of Maddux Airlines.
On this day in 1973, David Bowie stunned fans at London's Hammersmith Odeon by announcing the retirement of Ziggy Stardust. Many thought he was quitting music altogether. Instead, he was simply leaving one legendary character behind to create the next.
Chrissie Hynde, Debbie Harry, Viv Albertine, Siouxsie Sioux, Poly Styrene, and Pauline Black just cutting up and enjoying each other's company at a special get-together in London on August 1, 1980.
The brilliant rock photographer Michael Putland captured this iconic black-and-white shot during an afternoon that people still call the Ladies Tea Party. Instead of forcing everyone into a stiff, corporate promo lineup, Putland just let things happen naturally. Because of that, he caught these absolute powerhouses completely letting their guard down and showing who they really were.
Who was your ultimate favorite writer or performer out of this incredible group? Drop your favorite tracks and any live memories in the comments—we want to hear them! 👇
Debbie Harry and Joey Ramone hanging out in New York City with a surfboard! Blondie guitarist Chris Stein captured this shot in 1977 for a special issue of Punk Magazine called Mutant Monster Beach Party.
This is little Iris Bailey, my little rescue dog from the streets of Bucharest. You may have heard her this morning barking through my regular Monday morning 9-9.30am stint on @TimesRadio today. Sorry about. I’m afraid like many others she doesn’t always agree with me!
When Muhammad Ali and I would run into each other, he would whisper in my ear,
"Billie Jean, you're the queen."
Today, he would have turned 84.
Remembering him today and always.
📷: Alamy