Mike Garson
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Classically trained jazz / rock pianist with an avant-garde style. Worked with David Bowie and more..
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On September 18, 1972, 50 years ago to the day, I left my 1-year-old daughter home with the piano student I had been giving a first lesson to after a call to be at RCA studios to audition for a rock singer I hadn't heard of. My life would change within an hour... 1/
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On this day in 1972 I auditioned for a rock singer I’d never heard of. I was a jazz pianist who, after playing a few bars of “Changes,” was thrown into an iconic rock band led by a legend in the making. I am forever grateful to David for the opportunity to make music with him.
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Happy birthday, David.
#davidbowie
#happybirthday
#davidbowieforever
#bowieforever
#rememberinghim
#carrythenews
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I was backstage with David and bandmates ready to perform at Glastonbury in '00. David looked out at the quarter of a million fans. There was something about that day that made me feel like it'd be the most powerful concert ever in Glastonbury history. Photo: Toby Melville 1 / 7
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15 years ago I played with Bowie for his final public performance. I was honored to be with him. Both my first performance for David and my final performance with him were playing his song Changes. "Time may change me but I can't trace time…"
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If things had gone differently when
@neilhimself
was a kid, he might still be filing paperwork for me instead of sharing his brilliant storytelling talents with, and showcasing beautiful talents like
@MasonAPark
, to the world. Thanks for not working out 47 years ago, my friend…
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We do these A Bowie Celebration concerts with David and his music on our mind and in our hearts. We do this for you, David. Thank you.
Photo by Jimmy King
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The fire situation in the Los Angeles area is terrible. My family and I are safe. Unfortunately, my home and studio have burned to the ground and we are devastated. I’ve heard from friends, family & fans and appreciate all of the love pouring in from all corners of the globe.
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Here’s a photo of many of us at the beginning of that US leg of the Ziggy tour. That’s Mick and me on the left, with Ken Fordham, Woody and June, Geoff MacCormack, Trevor, Ann, and their daughter, and the rest of the tour team... 7/
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Happy birthday David. I’ll be going live later in the day to play some music, answer your questions, and remember him. I hope you’ll be able to join me…
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Jeff Beck was a great guitarist. He was magical with us for David’s final Ziggy concert in '73. I stayed at his home in Tunbridge Wells in '78. He either had a guitar in hand or was fixing cars! Thank you for your musical contributions. We'll miss you, Jeff. The music lives on…
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It’s been 8 years since David’s passing. His memory and artistic genius remain vivid. Our collaborations weren't just performances but profound experiences still resonating with me. David wasn't just an extraordinary artist but an innovator who constantly explored new frontiers.
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I was originally hired for eight weeks, thrown into an iconic rock band by a legend in the making. I was lucky to make music with David over the next four decades and am forever grateful to him for the opportunity... 6/
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So sad to hear of Mick Rock’s passing. He was one of a kind with such an eye for aesthetics and seizing the right moments. He was also quite fun to travel with back in the days of the Spiders. Mick gave so much to this planet and he adored David. Mick’s journey shall continue…
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We had so much fun with yesterday’s live Aladdin Sane listening party on Twitter that we’re going to keep doing it each week with a different Bowie album starting at 8pm (UK) / 12pm (LA) with hashtag
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
and
@MikeGarson
. Join me? Please RT!
@LlSTENlNG_PARTY
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Today marks the third year since our David passed. He influenced all of our lives in deeper ways than we ever realized. His music was the soundtrack for millions of us who he inspired to be greater people. I feel him smiling when we play his music. Thank you David…
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Happy birthday, David. Tonight the world comes together for A Bowie Celebration. Tickets at
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Mick showed me chords to a song I'd never heard of called "Changes." He asked me to play. 8 seconds in he stopped me, saying “You’ve got the gig!” I'd barely started, but he could tell. My first gig was 4 days later in Cleveland on the American leg of the Ziggy Stardust tour. 5/
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Two years since our David passed. He influenced all of our lives in deeper ways than we ever realized. His music was the soundtrack for millions of us who he inspired to be greater people. I feel him smiling when we play his music. Thank you David...
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"To put [Good Omens] in David Bowie fan terms, We didn’t want Rick Wakeman’s beautiful piano introduction to 'Life on Mars,' we wanted Mike Garson going mad in the middle of 'Aladdin Sane.’” -
@neilhimself
in
@TVInsider
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And the stars look very different today. Today marks the fourth year since our David passed. He influenced our lives deeper than we realized. His music was the soundtrack for millions he inspired to be greater people. I feel him smiling when we play his music. Thank you David.
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Thank you David. And my thanks to you all for coming together in a world where that has been so difficult. This couldn’t have been done without you, the amazing Bowie alumni family, our special guests and the wonderful behind the scenes team at
@rollinglivepro
.
#ABowieCelebration
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As I walked into the studio at RCA, I saw them for the first time: Mick Ronson was at the piano, and David Bowie, Trevor Bolder, and Woody Woodmansey were in the control room. They were so different from anyone else I had ever met! 3/
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Today marks 47 years since the release of Aladdin Sane. Still hard to believe he’s gone and we made this magic so young. The credit goes to David. He produced and encouraged me to play in this style. Thank you David.
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Here’s a photo of many of us backstage that night in 1997. I’m near the top right feeling like the grandfather of the group. I was so proud of this amazing, star-studded bunch of rock icons all there to celebrate our friend’s special day.
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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This, my friends, is never before seen Bowie history! It was brand new to me until a fan sent it in. He took this during the Ziggy Stardust tour on June 8, 1973 at Newcastle City Hall. I suppose you could say I had a front row seat. What do you think?
Photo by Kenneth Forsyth
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It’s really hard to believe, but today, April 19th, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Aladdin Sane's release in the UK! I'm excited to celebrate this iconic album with all of you. Let's reminisce - share your memories of the first time you heard the album…
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Side note: I don’t recommend leaving your baby with a stranger. My wife wanted to kill me. She’s forgiven me since. 2/
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My admiration for
@trent_reznor
and
@nineinchnails
, went to even higher levels than it had before (if that’s possible) after watching and playing with them tonight.
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David and I back in 1997 on the Earthling tour.
#davidbowie
#davidbowieforever
#earthlingtour
#unionjack
#alexandermcqueen
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Please do me a favor and SHARE this AMAZING clip of Life on Mars from 46 years ago to the day of my very FIRST performance ever with David. Hard to believe, on many levels, but mostly that he's not with us on a physical level. He was phenomenal to work with from the first note.
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You couldn't find more different characters than Bing and David. David got right in and held his own with one of the greatest crooners. David made history and broke traditions. I look forward to seeing you and continuing to share his music. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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I’ll be live tweeting the Aladdin Sane album in its entirety on Sunday, June 28 at 2pm (Los Angeles) / 10pm (UK) with
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
. Join together and interact with me as we enjoy and discuss the album. Please RT for others to join in!
@Tim_Burgess
@LlSTENlNG_PARTY
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This is from a small club in upstate NY. It’s hard to express how I wish he was here with us. There’s something in that voice of his that is so original and embracing. We shouldn't take anything for granted. Life passes by in a blink of an eye…
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We lost Mick Ronson far too soon. He was such a fantastic musician, arranger, producer, a phenomenal guitarist, singer, a TRUE GENTLEMAN and a friend. Here’s a photo of Mick and I performing together back in the day…
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David gave this performance of Space Oddity fifty years ago to the day and it’s just as powerful today. Please share and enjoy...
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For those of you in England, you can watch our amazing Glastonbury concert in its entirety this Sunday, June 28 at 9:30pm on BBC2 just after my live Aladdin Sane listening party right here on Twitter starting at 8pm (UK) / 12pm (LA). Will you join me?
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Today's the 48th anniversary of Aladdin Sane. Still hard to believe David's gone and we made this magic at such a young age. The track was done in one take. Credit goes to David as he produced and encouraged me. Thank you, David. Let me know your thoughts...
Photo by Brian Duffy
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We’ve been working around the clock for months putting together an amazing show for you. Due to the difficulties in the world and the situation with COVID in Los Angeles, we’ve had to move the show 24 hours to tomorrow at the same time. Hang in there with us - just for one day.
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.
@ManMadeMoon
We worked 100 hours to get tonight right. And
@lorde
was a dream to work with. We adored her respectfulness to your dad.
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I remember driving with David during the Aladdin Sane tour. He would listen to Aretha intently in preparation for the YOUNG AMERICANS album where her influence on his singing was so deep. There must be some incredible choir going on up there now…
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I’m looking forward to the new
@duranduran
studio album coming out in October and am very proud to have been asked to collaborate on new music with them for it…
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Bowie made his final tv appearance with
@rickygervais
singing Chubby Little Loser and gave his final live performance introducing Gervais on stage in NYC. We’re honored to have Ricky as a special part of our global streaming concert next week! Tickets at
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I love this man.
#simonlebon
#fanclubpresident
#duranduran
#hollywoodbowl
#duranieforever
@duranduran
@HollywoodBowl
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Wow. The memories keep flowing back. Can you believe this? Fifty years ago, I was with David and the Spiders at RCA Studio A in my hometown of New York City, rehearsing for more Ziggy tour concerts.
Photo by Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images.
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After the great success of last week’s Aladdin Sane listening party, I’ll live tweet the Outside album tomorrow, in its entirety along with my special guest
@reevesgabrels
at 8pm (UK) / 12pm (LA) using
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
and
@MikeGarson
.
@Tim_Burgess
@LlSTENlNG_PARTY
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To top it off I had never heard their music before. I was a jazz musician playing with the best players but making $5 bucks a set for a crowd of about 5 people. Something was wrong with that picture and needed to change. I had told my wife I needed to go out with a rock band. 4/
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Please ENJOY and SHARE this AMAZING sound of Life on Mars from 46 years ago with my very FIRST performance EVER with David. Hard to believe that he's not with us on a physical level. He was phenomenal to work with from the first note…
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Then David walked out. The crowd went crazy. After playing with David more than a 1,000 times, our night in Glastonbury was my favorite. I remember the thrill of playing Life on Mars with the audience knowing every word to that, not to mention every other song we played. 7 / 7
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Thank you for spending our night together. Until next time… Outside listening party in a couple weeks,
@Tim_Burgess
?
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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I was backstage preparing to perform at Glastonbury Festival in 2000. David looked out at a quarter of a million fans. There was something about that day that made me feel, even before performing, like it would be the most powerful concert to ever happen in Glastonbury history.
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I hope you’ll join me tomorrow as we live tweet the album in its entirety before the BBC2 Glastonbury set!
Reliving
@DavidBowieReal
’s epic
@glastonbury
2000 performance... I’m happy, hope you’re happy too!
#GlastonburyAtHome
#BowieForever
@mikegarson
👨🏻🎤🎸🎹
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Who is ready to go Outside with me? We’ll be enjoying Bowie’s Outside album together in its entirety just 12 hours from now at 12pm LA / 8pm (UK) with special guest
@reevesgabrels
. Please RT and join me here!
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
@Tim_Burgess
@LlSTENlNG_PARTY
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You can hear the JOY emanating from our Mick on this song. It’s hard to believe it’s been 26 years since we lost him. He was a fantastic musician, arranger, producer, singer, friend and a TRUE GENTLEMAN. He did such a funky fun arrangement here. I miss him.
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What I’m trying to say is thank YOU for being here and for continuing to cherish this music in much the same way I do. We’re one big global family and it’s sure great to feel your presence and share this time together.
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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Here’s a fantastic shot from the Diamond Dogs tour at the Universal Amphitheater in LA on Sep 8 ’74 w/
@real_earl_slick
, David, Doug Rausch and me. This was taken by my friend who recently uncovered it after decades of not been developed. Please enjoy… Photo © Gerard Gibbons
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I’ve said it before but it’s still so true - I really love talking about these albums with you all. Thank you very much for joining me and for continuing to share and enjoy this music with the world.
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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Wow. Another album shared together with you all. As always, my thanks go out to David. I miss you.
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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I was backstage with David and bandmates ready to perform at Glastonbury 22 years ago to the day. David looked out at the quarter of a million fans. Something about that day made me feel it'd be the most powerful concert ever in Glastonbury history. Photo: Toby Melville 1 / 7
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Here’s my one request: Transmit the outpouring of love you’ve given us and don’t wait for moments like this to show others how much you love and care.
Your support will remain with me forever and my music, as always, will continue.
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I’m looking forward to being back with you all here next Sunday, July 12 for a Diamond Dogs album listening party at 12pm (LA) / 8pm (UK). Will you join me? Spread the word!
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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🎉 We’re giving away goodies all week leading up to next weekend’s global concert of the year! For the chance to win 2 tickets to the show: like this tweet, tag 2 friends in reply and retweet this! We’ll pick 5 winners at random and announce TOMORROW at 10AM PT!
#JustForOneDay
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Okay, London. The band and I are ready to play. This is for you David….
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Today is my friend Gail Ann Dorsey's birthday! She's very special to me and I know her fans adore her. To show you another example of her quality - she created this piece for me for my 60th birthday. She is one of a kind! Here's to many, many more...
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It’s been quite a year, my friends. I am so thankful to all of you for your love and support and look forward to seeing so many of you on the road real soon. To all of you around the world I send you my best and wish for you a very Happy New Year…
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Here’s a great shot of David, Mick, Trevor and me at the piano in the background.
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David and me, 47 years ago today at Olympic Studios.
Photo by Kate Simon
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For some strange reason this picture says a lot and I don’t fully understand why.
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Here’s a great photo by Kate Simon of David and I back in February 1974 at Olympic Studios in London while we were recording the Diamond Dogs album.
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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Aladdin Sane, Track 10 - Lady Grinning Soul
This is also high on my list of favorite songs he wrote. He knew I could play this classical, romantic Spanish piano and gave me the opportunity to give a great intro, letting loose on his beautiful song.
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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I’m so very thankful to David for the music and his friendship - and to you all, again, for spending another great album together with me. Thank you.
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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Today marks the 49th anniversary of the release of Aladdin Sane. Of all the music I played with David, this is the one I get the most comments on. The credit goes to David as he produced and encouraged me to play in this style. What do you think?
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I’ve received thousands of beautiful communications, amazing letters, calls, messages, replies, tweets and kind thoughts filled with love and prayers for me and my family. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all of this - I feel it and it gives me hope.
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The new
@duranduran
album FUTURE PAST is now available for the world to enjoy! I’m honored to be featured on the closing track “Falling” and the Japanese version of the album which includes our
@BowieTour
stream “Five Years” collaboration as a bonus track.
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The great
@Gail_Ann_Dorsey
is an amazing bassist, vocalist and artist. We’ve played hundreds of concerts together - each magical in support of David and his vision. Happy birthday, dear Gail. I can’t wait to make music with you again on January 8. Once more in support of David…
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I opened for Bowie and the Spiders on July 3, 1973 with a piano medley. All by myself. I’m excited to return 50 years to the day to recreate that before the global premiere of the newly restored of Ziggy Stardust film:
📷 Terry O'Neill / Iconic Images
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I’m looking forward to time with you here today as we enjoy the Aladdin Sane album together. I’ll be live tweeting with
@Tim_Burgess
at 12pm (LA) / 8pm (UK). Send questions and comments now or during the party and I’ll try to get to as many as I can…
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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Mick Ronson would have turned 75 today. He was a fantastic musician, arranger, producer, a phenomenal guitarist, singer, a TRUE GENTLEMAN and a friend. Here’s a new photo I’ve just come across performing with Mick back in the day…
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Are you ready, my friends? Join me Sunday for our live listening party of Bowie’s Pin Ups in its entirety at 12pm (LA) / 8pm (UK) with
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
Make sure to follow me now and join us Sunday for a another great time together.
@Tim_Burgess
@LlSTENlNG_PARTY
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I’d been wondering what to do for David's birthday. We were supposed to be out with
@bowietour
in January. That's not possible for now. So I spoke with many friends who love David: alumni from throughout his career as well as great singers connected to him in special ways... 1/9
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Davids’s son,
@ManMadeMoon
has told me that this solo gave him nightmares for years as a child. Sorry about that, Duncan!
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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That’s me exactly 50 years ago with David on the Ziggy Stardust tour in Long Beach, California. Were you there with us? Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
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Today would’ve been Bowie’s 75th birthday. His music, art, impact and legacy live on. Today, we join together to keep his music and memories alive. Spread the word. Carry the news. The sun machine is coming down and we're gonna have a party! Tickets at
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If David had released this album this week it's just as timely as it was then. Agree?
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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Mick Ronson would have turned 76 today. He was a fantastic musician, arranger, producer, a phenomenal guitarist, singer, a TRUE GENTLEMAN and a friend. Here’s a great photo of Mick and I performing together back in the day…
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Aladdin Sane, Track 2 - Aladdin Sane
Well, there’s not much to say about this song other than much of my career was built around this one song and solo.
#TimsTwitterListeningParty
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I was standing backstage with David and bandmates preparing to perform at Glastonbury 21 years ago. David saw what is told to have been a quarter of a million fans. Something about that day made me feel it'd be the most powerful concert in Glastonbury history. Photo by Mark Adams
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Adam Lambert blew us away on American Idol. His debut album earned a Grammy nom and he’s toured as lead singer of Queen + Adam Lambert to critical acclaim. We’re looking forward to having
@adamlambert
with us January 8 for our global stream with tickets at
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