I'm stealing this from Rachel, who isn't nearly as incredulous as I am about it. In any case, it seems that there's a rumor going around that Bowie is toying with the thought of resurrecting Ziggy Stardust. It's probably just a rumor, but in the event that it's not, let me just say this: DON'T DO IT, DAVID! At this point, you'd be better off reforming fuckin' Tin Machine and recording a track-by-track homage to the abortive Never Let Me Down than taking what would invariably be a strenuously runny dump all over what is arguably the most beloved phase of your storied career.
Leave it the fuck alone and retire with dignity if you're so bereft of new ideas. Don't become a sad self-parody.
Wow and wow. On one hand, I would not be able to resist being first on line to see the show, and more important, the music that come with it, even with a totally different band.
On the other hand, Ziggy was a product of the times, meant to shock, to make a bold statement about gender, which was the appeal and attraction. He was subversive and like nothing anybody ever encountered in their normal post-war life. And the music was unbelievable (is). But now it's just ... well, NOT shocking and smacks of publicity whoredom.
Back in the day, my tag was "Stardust", so this hits me at the back of my cortex.
Posted by: Jill | January 26, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Smells like money. Smells like he needs a hit. I love him but you can't blame the guy. Like Jill says, we can't resist and you all know darn well we'll all be there in droves. Kiss can put their makeup on at their age, so can he.
Posted by: MEK | January 26, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Who's for Labyrinth 2: Return of the Goblin King?
Posted by: EV Grieve | January 27, 2009 at 10:05 AM
LOL...all kidding aside, Labrynth 2 might be a reality. Jennifer Connelly and Bowie together again. Nice.
Posted by: MEK | January 27, 2009 at 10:22 AM
I also pray he doesn't fall into that trap which befalls so many classic rockers. If Bowie follows through, it would be sad because he's always been about re-inventing himself.
Posted by: Bowery Boogie | January 27, 2009 at 01:28 PM
I would to see him just pure Bowie like for his Glass Spider tour. I saw him with NIN and he blended well them too.
Posted by: MEK | January 27, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Bowie has dismissed this rumor here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7855392.stm
He must have listened to you.
Posted by: JayM | January 28, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Let's just hope he doesn't duet with Mick Jagger again.
Posted by: MEK | January 29, 2009 at 09:28 AM