Month: February 1999

David Bowie contributes his thoughts on MP3, the digital age and the recordingindustry in the “Business Day” cover story of the February 1st edition of theNew York Times. Bowie was interviewed recently for the piece by writer JonPareles.

“MPEG’s of my music are all over the network. Things that areembarrassingly cringe-making, things that I swore never would see the light ofday, they’re completely available…” “The notion that music could be free isreally something we have to contend with. If not, like King Canute, we’rejust sitting by the sea and forbidding it to roll in.”

Check out the articleat: http://www.nytimes.com

“To all my Italian friends – thank you so much for having this wonderful gathering – your 3rd annual Bowie Bash. I hope all the attendees who are members of BowieNet are having as much fun as myself and the BowieNet gang and that 1999 will be a personal best year for all of us. There will be a lot of surprises as the year progresses – both on the Internet and outside the technology walls, keep an eye out! Have a great day and your support is truly appreciated”. -DB

The Third Italian Bowie Bash, hosted by LovingTheAlien.com and fanzine VelvetGoldmine, drew over 1000 Bowie fans at the Rock Cafe on January 30th. Thecrowd enjoyed Bowie cover bands and an Internet viewing terminal, and DJ D.and DJ Kighine kept the vibe going, spinning Bowie tunes until 5 in themorning..

Here are a few photos from the David Bowie / Nicky Horne Interview.

VH1 is airing a program tonight at 7 pm EST called “Act Like A Singer” that will feature celebrities that have done thesinging and acting thing. David Bowie will be one of the people featured.Get the details at the VH1 website.

BowieNet has taken David’s booklist to the next level. Now, David’s book selections are available for you to purchase through our relationship with barnesandnoble.com. Just go to David’s booklist and click away.

David Bowie’s fantastic invisible mini is on view at the Design museum in London from Tuesday 9 February until Sunday 9 May. 1999 marks the 40th anniversary of Issigonis’s design classic, and to mark the occassion MIni Art Cars designed by David, Paul Smith and Kate Moss will be on show alongside the winners of the Mini Design competition.

The Design Museum, Shad Thames, London SW1 2YD. Telephone enquiries: 0171 465 7059

Read more on Minis in David’s August 31st journal entry.

Eddie Izzard will chat with BowieNet members on Thurdsay, February 11th at 10:00 p.m. GMT, 5:00 p.m. EST.