From a vantage point in the rear orchestra of Madison Square Garden, I first saw the great David Bowie hit the stage on a tour that would later become the “Stage” double live album. The iconic chameleon David Bowie is one of my all time favorites but for some reason I never did see him perform in concert as many times as I probably should have. Every album that Mr. Bowie put out was a must listen with varying styles and artistic expression. Every year New York City’s City Winery presents a benefit concert at Carnegie Hall (with a rehearsal show prior at City Winery itself) featuring the music of one musical artist. It had already been announced that Bowie’s music would be presented by various musical guest performers when David passed apparently unexpectedly. As it turned out the very private Bowie had been sick periodically for years. The demand for the benefit tickets was so great that they added a second night at Radio City Music Hall; I was fortunate to have been able to attend both celebrations of the man’s musical legacy. Amazingly. David Bowie had secretly recorded the “Blackstar” collection for release after his death. Others have tried to replicate his rock and roll road map with varying degrees of success but Bowie’s extraordinary career is unparalleled. A pre-pandemic exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum spanned his entire career in music, fashion and style with state of the art headphones that guided you through the building with sound and vision.

Let’s Dance

Rock on!

GQ