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Bowie, Iggy, Lou, Ronno, Dana and more...an evocative behind the scenes journey into the hedonism of MainMan - the company that defined 70's rock n roll excess.

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Tony Defries recalls the first report he commissioned for David Bowie in early 1970 to demonstrate how his career could be better managed, beginning a phenomenally successful artiste/manager relationship that made Bowie an icon. Here’s a link to episode 68
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Here’s a great memory from David Bowie, recalling his 1980 Floorshow performance in 1973 with Marianne Faithfull singing ‘I Got You Babe’ together. Marianne tells the full story of that gig in episode 41 of the MainMan podcast. Here’s a link…
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@MarkWheeller @ForeverBowie1 @davidbowie_news @RockLegends Still in production. Episode 68 is being prepared to upload very soon Please stand by……

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To hear Marianne Faithfull recall her adventures with David Bowie, including the filming of the 1980 Floorshow in October 1973, click on this link to hear episode 41 of the MainMan podcast
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The legendary Marianne Faithfull first met David Bowie at the Marquee Club in London when Marianne would take the train in to London from Reading. They collaborated several times, most notably when Bowie invited Marianne to join his 1980 Floorshow at The Marquee in October 1973.

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Tony Defries recalls the time when Bruce Springsteen took the bus to Philadelphia in to meet Bowie at Sigma Sound, while Bowie was recording one of his songs. Hear more of Defries' adventures in 'The Year of the Diamond Dog' in the MainMan podcast Ep 67..
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50 years after the release of the legendary Diamond Dogs album Tony Defries recalls how Bowie conceived and created his masterpiece and the genius team who who then turned his dystopian vision into a spectacular stage show. Here's the link to episode 66
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31.12.73 - RCA Records hosted a huge party in London to celebrate Bowie's incredible success. He had an amazing year - and 1974 was looking to be even bigger.
Hear Tony Zanetta recall that period 50 years ago, in episode #65 of the MainMan podcast here... https://t.co/DucJlfRZTH

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Max's Kansas City was a legendary New York club that was a hotbed for new talent, especially those in Andy Warhol's orbit. Tony Zanetta describes what it was like to be part of the scene at Max's in the 70's in episode #65 of the MainMan podcast here...
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50 years ago this week Bowie filmed the 1980 Floorshow at London's Marquee Club. In this clip he describes Natasha Korniloff's subversive costume. Hear Tony Zanetta recall the NBC TV special in episode #64 of the MainMan podcast. Here's the link. Enjoy! https://t.co/XtrxeK6Fz3

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MainMan's Tony Zanetta recalls his many adventures with David Bowie in '73, with recollections of Bowie's varied acquaintances at the time including the enigmatic, androgynous model/singer/muse Amanda Lear, in episode #64 of the MainMan podcast here..
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Cyrinda Foxe was one of the many colourful characters who featured in songs written by Bowie for the legendary Aladdin Sane album. Hear Tony Defries recall the role Cyrinda played in Bowie's life and art in ep# 63 of the MainMan podcast. Here's yer link
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David Bowie was fascinated with 'Fascination' and in this episode of the MainMan podcast Tony Defries recalls the focus on fascination and the quest for fame that deeply influenced the songs on Bowie's seminal Aladdin Sane album. Here's the link....
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Elvis inspired Aladdin! It was Elvis's TCB flash graphic that inspired Bowie's idea for photographer Brian Duffy and makeup artist Pierre LaRoche to paint a lightning bolt on Bowie's face in 1973. Episode 62 of the MainMan podcast has the full story....
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@MarkWheeller @davidbowie_news Thanks Mark, I’ve just checked and it all sounds good to me.
Episode 61 is Defries and his recollections of Aladdin Sane. Cheers

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Aladdin Sane was a brilliant exploration of loneliness, isolation, spirituality and psychosis. Hear Tony Defries recall the exclusive inside story to the writing and recording of Bowie's seminal masterpiece in episode 61 of the MainMan podcast here.....
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50 years Bowie wrapped up his Ziggy Stardust tour with a sell out show in Long Beach California before heading off for his first visit to Japan. Hear Mike Garson recall the highlights of that historic tour in episode 60 of the MainMan podcast here.... https://t.co/1yJ5HZRwag

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50 years ago today David Bowie began the second leg of his US Ziggy Stardust tour with a blistering concert at Radio City Music Hall, NYC, introducing tracks from Aladdin Sane, bewildering and beguiling the sell out audience, taking Ziggy to new heights, generating rave reviews.