Bowie's Mr Fish Dress & Holy Holy Acoustic On January 18, 1970, David Bowie performed his latest single “Holy Holy” on acoustic guitar at Granada Studios in Manchester during the youth TV programme SIX-OH-ONE NEWSDAY. Wearing a striking dress designed by Mr Fish, Bowie’s appearance was a bold early statement of his theatrical style. During the event, he met producer Roger Damon Price, who discussed his developing concept for a television series called The Tomorrow People — a

A Deram Debut Mod-Pop Gem Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 2, 1966, on Deram Records (catalogue: DM 107), David Bowie’s “Rubber Band” — backed with “The London Boys” (misspelled “The London Boy's” on label) — was his debut solo single. Produced by Mike Vernon, this brass-laden mod-pop curiosity — with “Rubber Band” published by Cooper Music and “The London Boys” by Sparta Music — did not chart. Issued in standard brown/white labels, promo light blue/whi

David Bowie with The Lower Third's "Can't Help Thinking About Me" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Pye Records on January 14, 1966. It marked the first release under the name "David Bowie," following his previous performances as Davy Jones or Davie Jones. Artist: David Bowie With The Lower Third Label: Castle Music Country: UK Catalogue: ESBO7 765 / 1 Date: 1999 The recording was produced by Tony Hatch, who also played piano. The session occurred on 10 Dec

Backed with "Louie, Louie Go Home" as the B-side, Davie Jones with The King Bees released the single "Liza Jane," in the UK on June 5, 1964. This marked the first recording released by a 17-year-old David Bowie, then performing under his birth name, Davie Jones. The song is a reworking of the traditional "Li'l Liza Jane," arranged as a six-bar blues with input from the band and their manager, Leslie Conn, who took songwriting credit, likely for royalty purposes. The B-side wa