667: David Bowie Live at the Tower Theatre, July 1974
When David Bowie recorded what became David Live at Philadelphia’s Tower Theatre in July 1974, he had fully made the leap from Ziggy Stardust and landed feet-first into the shoes of the Thin White Duke. Despite announcing his retirement from live performance the year before, Bowie seemed no worse for wear fronting a 10-piece. Directed by future Lethal Weapon composer Michael Kamen, the performance featured new guitarist Earl Slick and horn player David Sanborn. The tour featured a giant set designed to evoke “Hunger City,” the post-apocalyptic setting for Diamond Dogs, and his largest band ever assembled on stage.
Pat Gorman of Yardley, PA remembers Bowie at the Tower
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Kathleen from Lansdowne, PA remembers Bowie at the Tower