Kevin Bridges, the editor of 'RHYTHM' section of 'THESUNDAY POST' (a national Scottish Sunday Newspaper)has chosen his NO.1 ARTIST OF THE MILLENNIUM.
"As the clocks count down to the dawn of the newMillennium, I have to announce that my choice for POPARTIST OF THE MILLENIUM is one DAVID JONES. Of coursehe's better known to the world as DAVID BOWIE."
"Some are bound to disagree with my choice, but hisinfluence on other artists and the sheer brillianceand diversity of his recorded work have no equal."
The article includes references to db's penchant forrisk taking in his work, the impact of his 'ZIGGY'creation ("There had never been anything quite likeZIGGY before...... parents disapproved but the kidswere entranced."), and his legacy to other artists("Without him there would have been no NEW ROMANTICSor PUNK. BOWIE was the first person MADONNA saw inconcert and ANNIE LENNOX was an ardent fan, too.").
"Always an innovator, he has led where many othershave willingly followed. Even today he is makingmusic that is challenging rather than complacent."
"These 14 albums should form the backbone of any musiclover's collection and make up a first prize worthmore than £200" ($300). Five runners up will receivea copy of 'THE BEST OF DAVID BOWIE 1969/1974'.
QUESTION: THE COVER OF PINUPS FEATURES BOWIE WITHWHICH FAMOUS MODEL?
a) KATE MOSS
b) TWIGGY
c) NAOMI CAMPBELL
Answers by email to rhythm@dcthomson.co.uk, makingthe subject 'MEGA BOWIE COMPETITION'. Include yourname, address and a daytime telephone number. Thewinner will be drawn on Friday Jan 7th, 2000.
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