Tag Archives: Events
Bowie’s webby acceptance speech
Bowie won a webby, that part I’ve already posted on here. However, for some bizarre reason, winners are only allowed to say five words. Here was Bowie’s: “I only get five words?”,”S***, that was five. Four more there. That’s three,” … Continue reading
American Fantasy Idol?
Marc Hirsh of MSNBC had a fantasy idol competition. The contestants were: 12th place: Sting 11th place: Marvin Gaye 10th place: Stevie Nicks Ninth place: Johnny Cash Eighth place: Chrissie Hynde Seventh place: Courtney Love Sixth place: John Lennon Fifth … Continue reading
David, Lou, and Bono hang out at Syracuse University
Oh man, this is an unreal meeting. Lou Reed was honored with the George Arents Pioneer Medal For Excellence In The Arts by his alma mater, Syracuse University. Besides Bowie, Bono was there as well to honor Lou. Now, I … Continue reading
Bowie gets a webby
Bowie was honored by the Webby Awards by receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. In my opinion, this is LONG overdue. Very early on Bowie was using the internet in developing very unique interactive applications such as mashing song, adding lyrics, … Continue reading
Kick out the jams, kick out your mother, now kick out the landmines
Bowie was kicking things in 1967. Now, he’s kicking a little different. Bowie’s got another new gig. He’s apparently turning into a rather busy philanthropist. No sooner than declaring he’s African, he’s now giving away his clothes. Literally. Well, boots … Continue reading
Aladdin is for the family?
For my birthday, Mrs. Moon, Moonlet, and the Mooncess got me this: Now that was very cool. What I found odd about it was where they got it. Dawahares. Now, Dawahares isn’t that big a chain, so I guess I … Continue reading
Rock Heroes
Bowie was named one of rock’s greatest heroes by NME readers. Of course they considered Pete Doherty the second greatest hero of all-time so the list is meaningless to me. Kurt Cobain to this crowd is their greatest hero. Whew. … Continue reading
Bowie and the Grammys
Last night the Grammys honored Bowie with the lifetime achievement award. Here’s a couple of pics: Oh, wait. Sorry. That’s not last night. That’s 31 years ago. He didn’t seem to enjoy the Grammys very much that night. In fact, … Continue reading
Happy Birthday
Today is Bowie’s 59th birthday. Sheez. I’ve been listening to him since he was about 28 or so. If he were still a US citizen, he could be drawing retirement already. I hope I look like that pushin 60! Happy … Continue reading