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Music legend David Bowie will receive a place on the London Music Walk of Fame later this month. The late singer who passed in 2016 would have turned 75 years old this year. Bowie joins British peers across music genres on the stone plaque’s in Camden, North London.
The Walk of Fame ceremony will be held on 15th September, with a private event expected afterwards exclusively for those who were close to the musician. The London Music Walk of Fame founder Lee Bennet spoke about honouring Bowie, explaining:
“David Bowie is a global influence, one of the ultimate influencers, and sooner or later, we had to have him on The Music Walk of Fame. Our intention is for this to be the highest honour a music figure can receive in the U.K. and beyond, the unveiling of David’s stone ensures that legacy. We have huge plans for the future, but for now, let’s celebrate one of the greats of music.”
UK rockers The Who were the first to receive a stone, and have since been joined by late singer Amy Winehouse and groups Soul2Soul and Madness. Launched in 2019, the attraction includes AR technology to enjoy a virtual museum and trail for visitors to partake in and immerse themselves in art and music, which has proved to be popular in the current age.
“The Music Walk of Fame honours artists, creators, executives, media, technology and celebrates world-changing moments in music, from global legends and influential contemporary artists to the unsung heroes, technological breakthroughs and industry figures whose ingenuity and passion have changed the face of popular culture today. Our mission is to make the Music Walk of Fame stones the highest accolade in music worldwide.”
It seems well-timed, as a new biopic about David Bowie is set to debut at IMAX the following day, with national cinema release coming a week later. The “experimental, cinematic odyssey” film is titled Moonage Daydream, and is an offering from creator Brett Morgen.
“Moonage Daydream illuminates the life and genius of David Bowie, one of the most prolific and influential artists of our time.
Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Brett Morgen’s (The Kid Stays in the Picture, Cobain: Montage of Heck, Jane) feature length experiential cinematic odyssey explores David Bowie’s creative, musical and spiritual journey. The film is guided by David Bowie’s own narration and is the first officially sanctioned film on the artist.”
Speaking to Rolling Stone about the film, Morgen’s passion was evident, with the filmmaker saying:
“I don’t mean to make light of any of this, but: Bowie was the best quarantine companion one could possibly have. You know, I’m sitting here, two years removed from a heart attack, and I’ve moved into my office because I’m too freaked out to be around anyone. So, I’m all alone trying to do this by myself … and yet I’m making a film on an artist whose stock in trade is how to be creative during periods of isolation. It comes up in every phase, from Ziggy to Blackstar. I didn’t see anybody for the first few months of the pandemic, but I saw David’s face every day when I woke up to go to work. It was almost like it was meant to be a piece of pandemic art. That was the only way it could be finished.
I feel like Bowie taught me that. You know, there might be a few things in Moonage Daydream that the estate isn’t happy to have in there. But they gave me final cut, and never told me I had to include this song or that, or make any changes. Right from the start, it was: This isn’t David’s film. He’s not going to see it. This is David Bowie by Brett Morgen. Make it yours.”
Even more exciting is the fact that a soundtrack accompanying the film is set to also be released, and this will include unheard live performances as well as new remixes of old favourites. It’s certainly a busy time celebrating the life and music of a David Bowie, who is undoubtedly sorely missed.
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