From deep-dive documentaries to the sonic recreation of his personal notes, BBC Radio 6 Music will celebrate David Bowie’s on the 10th anniversary of his January passing.
Presenting a landmark week of programming dedicated to the iconic musician who redefined the 1970s and beyond, beginning Monday (1.05, supermodel and close friend Kate Moss will host extended editions of David Bowie: Changeling, a four-part series exploring Bowie’s radical transformation in the early 70s. These hour-long specials will feature unheard audio from Moss and exclusive insights from David’s lifelong friend Geoff MacCormack, who recalls the night he and David first witnessed an unknown Bruce Springsteen in New York. The series also includes fresh contributions from Rick Owens and St. Vincent.
On Sunday, 4th January, BBC 6 Music breathes life into a literal piece of history with Memo for Radio Show. Curators at the new David Bowie Centre (V&A East Storehouse) unearthed a handwritten note listing Bowie’s favorite records. The program plays all 15 tracks—ranging from The Beatles and Miles Davis to the Legendary Stardust Cowboy—interspersed with archive recordings of Bowie’s voice, effectively allowing the icon to “host” his own show from beyond.
The commemorations culminate on Friday, 9th January, with “David Bowie Forever.” From 7am to 7pm, 6 Music’s core presenters are joined by legendary guests for deep-dive discussions:
Nick Grimshaw & Ezra Furman on Bowie’s enduring influence.
Lauren Laverne & Henry Rollins on his prolific collaborations.
Craig Charles & Brett Anderson on the magic of Hunky Dory.
Huw Stephens & Neil Tennant on Bowie’s profound impact on queer culture.
The week concludes on 11th January with Mary Anne Hobbs and Iggy Pop exploring the “Berlin Years,” focusing on the avant-garde brilliance of the 1977 album Low. It is a comprehensive tribute to a true British enigma.
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Author: Al Dente
Photo: PhotobralAdam Bielawski