What's supposedly the first statue ever of David Bowie was unveiled this weekend in Aylesbury, England. I'm not sure if Bowie has any connection to Aylesbury, but a fan who lives there raised the money. There was a concert with Marillion. Howard Jones. and John Otway, all from Aylesbury (Marillion originated in Aylesbury although the guys aren't all from there). IMO the statue is a bit horrendous looking, a single figure of Bowie standing against the wall might have been better, but I guess this captures more of Bowie's many looks. It's better than the scary Lucille Ball statue anyway! (Google it!)
And here's video of Marillion, Howard Jones, Robin Boult (frequent Fish guitarist), and a guy from a Bowie cover band doing "Heroes." h is quite good, IMO, and Rothery. Not sure if the mic just didn't like Howard Jones or if his voice is gone or what:
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