In this brand new sort of magazine, UNCUT takes what you might call a greatest hits approach – presenting all the quality and expertise you’d expect, but cutting straight
to the chase. Like it says on the cover: the life story, the greatest music, the Uncut version. And the Greats? They’re our personal pantheon of classic artists, who just happen to have made some of history’s finest music.
The first hero on this first edition is the immortal musical genius DAVID BOWIE. UNCUT provides a countdown of Bowie’s top 20 greatest albums, his greatest singles,
and tells his extraordinary life story.
You can purchase a copy and have it sent to your home address. Info right HERE.
On 3 July 1973, the late artistic genius DAVID BOWIE retiredZIGGY STARDUST,
his most celebrated/successful alter-ego, in front of 5,000 disbelieving fans on
stage at London’s Hammersmith Odeon. Fifty years to the day, Ziggy will return
to that same stage for one night only.
On 3 July 2023, The Eventim Apollo (formerly the Hammersmith Odeon) will host
the global premiere of the digitally restored Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from
Mars: The Motion Picture with the film also being shown in over 1,000 cinemas worldwide throughout July.
The film screening will be preceded by an exclusive on-stage conversation with Bowie collaborators and contemporary musicians. They will address the original show’s legacy and Ziggy‘s pan-generational resonance.
While Bowie‘s decision to retire his beloved extra-terrestrial rockstar persona and
to dissolve The Spiders From Mars was a shock to fans (and to the band as well!), it
was a pivotal moment in securing his future. Moving past Ziggy was a crucial early
step on Bowie‘s journey to becoming the restless, inquisitive and shape-shifting artist
that would have unparalleled influence on music, film, fashion and beyond.
The band’s performance on July 3, 1973, was captured on film by award-winning
director D.A. Pennebaker (famed for Dylan’s classic ’67 doc, Don’t Look Back).
The new version of the film features: The full uncut performance featuring seldom seen scenes with the legendary guitar player Jeff Beck not included on previous DVD and soundtrack releases, including his high-octane performance on Bowie‘s anthemic 1972 hit, The Jean Genie.
Movie Trailer.
The movie soundtrack will be released on 2CD & BLU-RAY, 2CD, 2LP Limited Edition Gold Vinyl set and digital on 11th August.
DAVID BOWIE’s 1973 LP ALLADIN SANE, his 6th, is 50 (released on 19 April 1973).
A top-10 album in my Bowie book. It was his most successful record up to that point, topping the UK Albums Chart and it made him a huge, adored, alien rockstar.
The Guardian (UK newspaper): “From the first crashing chord of ‘Watch That Man’ you
know that this is a rock ‘n’ roll album. If Ziggy Stardust was his Sgt. Pepper (a loose-fitting concept about an alter-ego rock band, but staggeringly good songs), then Aladdin Sane is Bowie’s Exile on Main Street. Aladdin Sane is one of the finest forty-five minutes in rock.”
Singles/clips: The Jean Genie / Drive-in Saturday
– THE JEAN GENIE –
– DRIVE-IN SATURDAY –
For this special occasion, the masterwork is re-leased on a vinyl picture disc and
a half-speed mastered black vinyl edition. More info and order details here.
Today 46 years ago, on 13th April 1973, the late great genius DAVID BOWIE released his sixth album ALADDIN SANE (A Lad Insane) with its iconic and timeless front sleeve image. Although less praised upon its release than his previous LP, the breakthrough masterpiece ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars‘ the fans loved it and it became a No 1 album in the UK and reached #17 in the US. Here are the two ace singles…
