The A to Z of David Bowie

Although David had many a splendid foil for his on-stage antics over the years, no one compares to the dazzling Spider with the Platinum Hair. From his roots on the mean streets of 1960’s Hull - to the dyed-blonde roots of Glam Rock’s greatest guitarist - this, the first of two episodes looking at the life of Mick, sees Rob and Marc follow him from his School Days - into a Showbiz Daze. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Rob and Marc fearlessly tackle a Quite Quirky letter of the alphabet with only a couple of Quips to protect their Quivering shells! They’re just showing off now! Yes - it’s the letter Q. That’ll be Q for Queer… a word often bandied around in the early 70’s, sadly more often than not in a less than pleasant manner. Q also invites David’s one-time collaborators Queen to the party, not to mention Quatermass and the Pit. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Podcast messers Hughes and Riley continue to dissect the life and time of David Bowie. Dig deep into this mind-bending collection of stories and escapades and you encounter Elvis Presley …Pink Floyd, The Pretty Things, Peter and the Wolf and The Philly Dogs Tour. You’ve probably guessed already - YES - they’re on the letter P!!! All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This next episode of our canter through Bowie’s life sees our glamorous subject reclaim his title as a risk taker and - quite literally -an outsider artist with his 1995 dark masterpiece ‘Outside’. Funnily enough - Marc saw one of the 1995 tour dates ‘outside’... in an arena in the USA...as you will find out if you download and listen to this latest missive from the North of England. Also under the microscope is the scene of one of Bowie’s most infamous (and hilarious) on stage routines… and The Old Grey Whistle Test is revisited too. All courtesy of Rob Hughes and Marc Riley (Research, Delivery + Bumbling,) Howard Nock (Master Editor) and Jason Read (Visualisation). Please feel free to leave a review too. Thanks all! X All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just when you thought it was safe to put the ginger-hair tint away Ziggy came back from the dead. For 3 nights only Bowie and various luminaries took to the stage of Londons legendary Marquee club to film a problematic TV Special. The 1980 Floor Show. Also in this episode Marc and Rob tackle the unexpected gift that was the Next Day opus… and his fellow Glamsters The New York Dolls. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this continuing sweep of every nook and cranny of our heroes life Rob and Marc tread gently all over an album that was in reality (pardon the pun) as bit of a let down (pardon another pun). Yes we’re talking Never Let me Down…concocted in David's Mid-80’s Big Hair years. Also under the microscope is legendary tub-thumper Tony Newman whose self-doubt can be swept to one side upon putting the gripping David Live album on your turntable…or 8 Track Cart. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christmas comes early in this the 3rd and final part of the Bowie related letter ‘M’ where Marc and Rob pay homage to the legendary London RnB spawning ground known as The Marquee, plus there are lovingly crafted dissections of the Bowie curated Meltdown festival, Mercury Records, David’s personal Heavyweight minder Tony Mascia…and apparently the only ever Prison Flick where no-one tries to escape - Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why not treat yourself to this the latest in-depth Bowie love-in we call the A To Z Of David Bowie. This week Rob and Marc turn the spotlight on early Bowie creative outlet The Mannish Boys, The man who put Bowie in a (man’s) dress - Mr Fish, Mrs Visconti (aka Mary Hopkin)… and not forgetting the uneasy business arrangement that was the now infamous Mainman Management deal. Not for the faint hearted… All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ensconced within this slice of Bowie’s history is an unabashed celebration of DAVID’S first truly unique work. The proto Prog/ Metal beast that is THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD. It’s a 37 minute escapade riddled with torment, mental instability, new found love… and an LP cover that sent Grannies running to the hills. A Masterpiece in short. Here we also welcome our heroes Mick Ronson and Woody Woodmansey to the fold. OH MY OH MY…..... All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you take an interest in this particular Bowie-fest you’ll find yourself lost in a world of Lulu, Live Aid, make-up maestro Pierre La Roche, Lazarus…and you’ll even gobble up tales of the Goblin King himself, Jareth - courtesy of the Jim Henson fantasy world of Labyrinth. Your guides on this tour as usual - Journalist cum Bowie-nut Rob Hughes, and Broadcaster cum Cashew-nut Marc Riley. Go on…GET NUTTY. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this choc-a-block episode Rob and Marc tackle the album Lodger, lower the tone with The Lower Third, chuckle at the Laughing Gnome, and take a glance at the career of Bowie axeman Gerry Leonard…all this whilst sucking on a Lyon’s Maid Ice-lolly. It’s called Multi-tasking…all in the name of the Greatest Rock n Roll Star in the World… Ever... DAVID BOWIE. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

By the year 1983 Bowie had established himself as the Crowned Prince of being Predictably Unpredictable… and in that year he unleashed one of the most unexpected stages of his career to date…as the Crowned Prince of Perfect Pop! Lets Dance saw David become of one of the biggest earners in rock. He partially conquered his fear of flying…and conquered the world. Also in this episode - the three minutes of Bowiedom that were to change Marc’s life, Ziggy + The Spiders From Mars appearance on kids TV show 'Lift Of With Ayesha’, and there's a close inspection of the man who put the ‘Stardust' in Ziggy -Norman Carl Odam - aka 'The Legendary Stardust Cowboy'. All courtesy of your hosts Marc Riley and Rob Hughes. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This latest missive is where you can join Rob and Marc as they immerse themselves in one of Bowie’s most enigmatic and unexpected post-rock parcels, namely the album LOW. From its enigmatic front cover to the ethereal soundscapes and downright killer pop tunes, whilst taking in some decidedly ill-judged journalism. Its an eclectic Podcast escapade which features cameo appearances from a Buddhist Monk, Musical Impresario Lionel Bart...and a member of Dad’s Army. Groundbreaking I think they call it. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this podcastian escapade our two Northern heroes Rob and Marc take a look at the influence heaped upon Bowie’s career by the decidedly British Ray Davies led The Kinks - and the decidedly Germanic Krautrock scene. Add to that the dystopian horror of Stanley Kubrik's adaptation of A Clockwork Orange and David’s early dalliance with ‘showbiz’ with The King Bees and you’re staring down the barrel of another top-notch peep into The World Of David Bowie. Don’t mention it! All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The late 60’s proved to be the making of Bowie’s impending stardom - even if he didn't know it at the time. In this episode Marc and Rob look at the contribution made to David’s career by his first manager-proper Kenneth Pitt who’s undying support and wealth of experience helped db through an unsure part of both his personal life and his career. Also aiding and abetting David in this pursuit of fame was his undeniable stage-craft, largely taught him by the Crowned Prince of Mime Lindsay Kemp. All 71 episodes of this Podcast are now available to buy on a branded USB stick in a branded tin box. Including bonus material there’s over 40 hours worth of Bowie related audio. Available here… https://atozofdavidbowie.company.site  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.