Webbies 2001

Barely half-way through the memorable year 2000, plans are already being made for what will most certainly be another memorable year for David, BowieNet, and the rest of the world, in the year 2001!! The Webbies are back, and so is David, set to judge another year’s crop of music websites!

Here is a snippet from the Webby’s Press Release:

How would you like to have your Web site singled out as the world’s best by the likes of David Bowie, Francis Ford Coppola, Larry Ellison, and Sandra Bernhard?

Scanning the Internet’s 40-million-plus sites for the best of the best, The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences has kicked off the call for entries for the fifth annual Webby Awards, to be held in the summer of 2001, organizers announced today.

Go to the Webby Awards site to submit your entry (although, be warned, it costs $75 to submit a URL, $45 for a personal site)!

thanks pozie

Ziggy Stardust Companion Updates

Two very exciting new additions worthy of a mention this month:

1) A picture of the original K.WEST sign which is currently held by a Londonfan – you can see the sign and read the story about how it got to him.

2) The Special Feature is a wonderful David Bowie Tarot Card set withdesign, text and interpretations created by Orandon Marie.

Regards to you all and Ziggy-on

Go see WHAT’S NEW at the Ziggy Stardust Companion

Liquid Ziggy

Liquid Audio is running a promotion where you can purchase and download digital music in the Liquid Audio format! The album they chose to highlight this feat of modern technology is none other than ‘The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars‘!

The 1972 release of The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars propelled Bowie into international stardom. This cinematic musical tale depicts the rise and fall of rock personae Ziggy Stardust, and his band, the Spiders From Mars. As the rock & roll creation Ziggy Stardust, Bowie put on spectacular and innovative live shows to accompany this record, and the craze that followed was the beginnings of his superstar myth. Own this phenomenal album now — for the first time — in digital format!

Check out the Liquid Audio website

Hard Rock Gallery

The folks over at HardRock.com have put together a gallery of Bowie’s various costumes over the years. In their collection are: the Space-Samurai Suit (from the Aladdin Sane ’73 Tour, a replica of the Metallic Jacket with Pants worn by Ziggy Stardust, and several others!

Visit the HardRock.com Memorabilia Gallery!

thanks akko

Fanmix In Cnn!

Bowie asks for fans’ help in making album

LONDON — David Bowie, fresh from his designation as a pioneer in online music, has invited fans into his studio to help select a track for his next album.

According to the artist’s Web site, members of his cyber fan club on Monday may watch — and listen to — Bowie and producer Mark Plati remix an undisclosed song. Then they can vote online to decide which version of the track will appear on the album.

The track will be released on Bowie’s upcoming live box set, a three-CD compilation. Titled “Bowie at the Beeb 1968-1972” the collection is culled from Bowie’s performances at the BBC, including a special appearance last year during which he revisited such favorites as “The Man Who Sold the World,” “Absolute Beginners” and “Let’s Dance.”

Yahoo! recently declared Bowie an Internet Life Music Pioneer.

Go to the article at CNN.com

thanks pozie!

Very Alluring

The current issue of Allure Magazine (August 2000) contains an article called “Knocked-Up Knockouts” which discusses the trend of celebrity mothers-to-be and their ability to maintain their high fashion sensibilities up until their due dates thanks to an entourage of personal trainers, masseuses, manicurists and others. Included in the article is a small photograph of “Hot Mama Iman”.

Go to Allure Magazine @ Phys.com

thanks queenjanine!

Tony Visconti Chat!

Last night was a blast! Thanks Tony! Check out the transcript of the Chat by clicking on the image above, or the link below, or go to the ‘past chat transcripts’ archive by going to the BowieNet Chat page!

Go HERE to read last night’s Chat Transcript!

…and The Winner Is!!!

SIMONE!!!

Congratulations! You are the Grand Prize Winner of the BowieNet Points competition! You have won these special prizes:

  • 1 year free Premium BowieNet membership
  • A personal phone call from David Bowie
  • PLUS The Entire David Bowie CD Catalog
  • PLUS Personalized Photo
  • PLUS One Bowie CD of your choice – Autographed
  • PLUS The Original BowieNet Mousepad

Once again, congrats, and you will be receiving your gifts in the mail shortly!

There are LOTS of winners! 2 1st Place winners, 5 2nd Place Winners , 10 3rd Place Winners, and 25 Runners Up !!!

Go HERE to see the complete winners list!!!