Hi Guys, Just found out about this CD from the Polyphonic Spree website (see cut and paste below). Sounds like it might be very interesting considering some of...
New York Dolls have just been added to the Melbourne V Festival the night of the Pixies plus are doing their own show at the Hi-Fi Bar. A side show has also...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the bowiedownunder group: Which Australian Tours Have You Seen David Bowie Perform Live? o 1978 - Low /...
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Mar 4, 2007 12:05 pm
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The answer to "which Bowie tour downunder have I seen" is "all of them". I also saw an "Outside" concert at Wembley Arena in Nov.'95....
Autumn 1983. A dilapidated share house in Carlton, with five inches of thick,black dust on the springy,bare floorboards.Under the kitchen stairs in a makeshift...
WOW - I'd better start listening to them sooner rather than later!! Where do I start? ... _________________________________________________________________ ...
cassandra moore
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Mar 4, 2007 9:41 pm
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Hi Cass, Where should you start? With their self-titled debut album.Or if you want an overview,try a compilation called "New York Dolls- Rock'N'Roll".The cover...
Peter, Interesting about Billy Murcia which also explains the lyric "In Quaaludes and red wine" as Quaaludes are the American form of Mandrax. Cass, I'd start...
I found some Hunger episodes by Ridley Scott - what's bowies involvement with these shows - Is it just commentary - and does he appear in any of the episodes! ...
The Hunger is an AMAZING series. I have it at home. Bowie's involvement is minimal, but he does act in one epidode as well as the narrarator. A great buy! I...
Thanks for the info Laura - Sorry about your Visa Application - "Imagine no countries" and "no religion too" Starmen ... From: bowiedownunder@yahoogroups.com...
Some interesting facts about the N.Y.Dolls: *They started out the sametime as Aerosmith and Kiss,even sharing the same management. But while the industry...
I haven't seen it.....I'm not overly excited by a 'cameo' appearance. If he had a more pivotal role I'd certainly make an effort. Michelle geoffrey schuck...
Some interesting facts about the N.Y.Dolls part two: * Malcolm McLaren originally offered rhythm guitarist Sylvain Sylvain a spot in his next band, a little...
The movie itself got wonderful reviews. Even David and Margaret agreed on it. That's enough to have me intrigued to see it on DVD at least, Bowie or no Bowie. ...
cassandra moore
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Mar 5, 2007 9:53 pm
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Thanks for all the info Peter. It seems amazing that they're still going as a band after all that! Fancy dying within 2 hours of being diagnosed with leukemia....
cassandra moore
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Mar 5, 2007 9:59 pm
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Hey all, Purely because I am a rep of the band, I've been told to pass along information of The Buck Brothers: They are currently attempting a world record...
Sid & Nancy - great film! ... From: bowiedownunder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bowiedownunder@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cassandra moore Sent: Tuesday, 6 March...
Yeah twas a great film. Early acting role of Courtney Love too if I recall correctly? ..... well bugger me, was just confirming that point to myself over at...
cassandra moore
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Mar 5, 2007 10:25 pm
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Courtney Love was in the film but in a small role of one of Nancy's junkie friends - her best film which I thought she was amazing was Larry Flint versus... ...
Hi Bruce, What can you tell me about the Hi-Fi Bar as a venue? ie/ location? size? sound? atmosphere? It's one of the few local venues I can't recall ever...
Hey Cass, Did you manage to track down any of the albums/dvd's Bruce & I suggested? Sorry if you felt like you were drowning in a glut of trivial info there....
Hi Peter, No, have been busy moving, not even a phone line at home yet, will have to track the music down in a week or so. The triv was much appreciated...
cassandra moore
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Mar 7, 2007 9:37 pm
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Peter, The Hi-Fi bar is perfect for the Dolls. It's located across the road from the Town hall in Swanston St and is underground. Bruce PS I've got a DVD of...
The Dolls are one of my all time favs still got their albums on vinyl.But an excellent doco if you can find it is "NEW YORK DOLL" it tracks the history of The...
Yes Glen, I've seen the "New York Doll"doco,recounting the band's re-union for Morrissey's Meltdown Festival as seen through the eyes of Bassist Arthur...