Read up on the versatile Eddie Izzard in the latest edition of Esquire (Jan. 1999 / UK edition). Looking for more? Then you can catch Eddie as Dennis Miller's live in-studio guest on February 12th, 1999, on HBO.
Besides narrating the David Bowie VH-1 LEGENDS documentary, Izzard was also seen in the films "Velvet Goldmine" and the "Avengers". Keep an eye out for Eddies new movie "Mystery Men" from Universal Pictures.
Eddie will take time out from the filming of his new movie to join us for a BowieNet chat on February 11, 1999. Check back with us for time and details
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Here is another letter we received from one of our BowieNet members. We thought you'd like to see it! Thanks (again) for your kind words.
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Mike Garson, Bowie's keyboard player, will be our guest for a BowieNet chat session on Friday, February 5th at 9:00 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. PST. Mike has played with David Bowie for over 25 years and performed on such classic Bowie albums as Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, The Buddha of Suburbia, Outside, and Earthling, just to name a few.
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During the months of February and March, Padova, Italy's local University Centre is planning a "David Bowie" film exhibition which will explore Bowie's film and acting career. The exhibit will be held at the Auditorium Liceo Modigliani, Padova, Italy. (free with CUC card).
Here is the current schedule:
February 17: Furyo (Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence)
February 23: Rarities and Video Clips (with Mixo & Lorenzo Scoles)
March 3: The Man Who Fell To Earth
March 10: Just A Gigolo'
March 17: Labyrinth
March 31: The Hunger
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Last week we reported on Virgin Radio's top 500 listener's poll. On the site, Virgin claims "The Beatles" had the most entries, listing the fab four with 16 tracks in the top 500. Bowie was credited with a total of 15.
But, as a clever fan has pointed out, Bowie should get half credit forUnder Pressure, a track Bowie co-wrote with Queen. That would put David in a tie for the top spot (with a total of 16).Filed under: -
- For those of you who are watch the number one rated TV program in the US -ER - last night's episode had a nice little "Bowie" moment.
The ER set-up asound system to play music in the waiting room to comfort friends and familyof patients. Jerry, the desk operator was playing a variety of musicthroughout the show and was constantly being reprimanded by Dr. Greene forloud and obnoxious choices. At one point, Dr. Greene mentioned to Jerry ifhe plays another song - "he's fired"! In another storyline - Dr.Filed under: -
Here is a wonderful letter we received the other day from one of our runners-up. We thought you'd like to see it! Thanks for your kind words.
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1/22/99 UPDATE: WORLDS AWAY! Well, finally, Worlds Ultimate 3d chat is on it's way to you! The CD's are shipping now. Some members may have already received them. Here's a peek at a few different rooms within "BowieWorld".
Thanks to all of you for your patience in waiting for the arival of "BowieWorld", the one and only 3D Bowie experience on the web. As a gesture of our gratitude, we are mailing you an enhanced CD which gives you ALL ACCESS VIP privileges within all the "Worlds Ultimate 3D Chat" spaces.
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David would like to acknowledge the follow "Cyber Song" finalists for their outstanding contributions. 1. Dara O Kearney2. Emilio Pacheco3. Toshiya Takaoka4. Hannah Aki HawkinsThanks again to everyone for participating in our Cyber Song Contest. Plus, David looks forward to personally thanking all of the thousands of entries of our contest! (chuckles) Stay tuned for chapter two: the making of "What's Really Happening"!
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"If I was starting out in music now, I think I'd look on rock as a stodgy, traditional format and the Internet as what's happening tomorrow." -- David Bowie in the January 15th edition of the UK newspaper THE GUARDIAN. The article is entitled "Tomorrow's Rock 'n' Roll" and is from a recent interview with David.Check out the interview at: http://www.guardianunlimited.co.uk
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