Bowiephiles

Original UK press ad for ‘Rebel Rebel’courtesy of Blammo’s archives.

Rebel Rebel : NME : 09/05/01 Andy Rourke (ex Smiths) was DJ of the week in last week’s NME. Number One in his chosen Top Five was Rebel Rebel. He was “in town to join resident turntablist Clint ‘Inspiral Carpets’ Boon and relive the glory days of indie…”

Starman : Suzuki TV Commercial : Current In Japan, a commercial is being aired for the ‘Suzuki Wagon R – Solio 1.3’ with Starman as background music. The storyline is a surfer who goes to work after surfing early in the morning. Not unlike a sailor we know, who surfs early in the mornings….

The Actor : New York Times : 09/09/01 From an article discussing Mark Wahlberg’s transition from musician to actor. And, from David Bowie to Whitney Houston, there are many musicians who have not only done strong work on screen but who could develop more active film careers if they wanted to.

Aladdin Sane : The Cocktail : Anytime In connection with the current advertising for Absolut Vodka, click the link and check out the ingredients for the well-known Aladdin Sane cocktail, described by Cosmopolitan as :- Like the David Bowie alter-ego for whom the drink is named, the Aladdin Sane is a superior variation on a timeless classic.

(held over from Friday – contributors : susans, eri wilde, blammo, spaceface)

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