David Bowie Tribute Concert To Go Live On His Birthday
David Bowie would have been 74 this Friday, January 8th. A virtual live concert in his honor called, “A Bowie Celebration – Just for One Day,” will take place via online.
Joe Elliot of Def Leppard, Billy Corigan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Ian Astbury of The Cult, Gavin Rossdale, Perry Farrel, Lzzy Hale and more are scheduled to perform Bowie’s music many of which will put their own style into Bowie’s songs.
The show was put together by Mike Garson, Bowie’s longtime band mate and pianist. Garson had this to say about the show:
“I reached out to friends who had played with David, people who grew up listening to him, those he inspired and influenced,” Garson says. “Artist after artist I spoke with, each immediately understood my vision and enthusiastically said yes to taking part in this special show. That’s the magic of David’s legacy. Like many of the great and timeless songwriters before him — George Gershwin, Cole Porter — David left the world with an amazing and enduring library of music and this is the perfect time to be able to share that music in such a unique and cathartic way.”
Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase here. $2 from each ticket will be donated to one of Bowie’s favorite charities, Save the Children.
The show begins at 9pm EST/ 6pm PST and the stream will be available for 24 hours.
