How many times did David Bowie play at Glastonbury?

How many times did David Bowie play at Glastonbury?

How many times did David Bowie play Glastonbury? Despite his iconic status, Bowie, who sadly died in 2016, only ever played Glastonbury twice. Prior to his 2000 set, he played the festival all the way back in 1971.

What year was David Bowie at Glastonbury?

It looked like David Bowie would be forever known as the “Major Tom guy”. So it was a world-weary Bowie that agreed to perform at the second ever Glastonbury festival (well, technically the first; the 1970 edition had been announced as the charmingly-titled “Worthy Farm Pop Folk & Blues festival”).

Who played at Glastonbury 2000?

This year saw a huge influx of gatecrashers – but even so the infrastructure stood up and people were treated to a weekend of diverse entertainment and fun. Acts included Chemical Brothers, Moby, Travis, Morcheeba, Basement Jaxx and David Bowie. Licensed attendance 100,000.

Who were David Bowie’s backing singers at Glastonbury 2000?

Holly Palmer and Emm Gryner provide backing vocals with Emm also contributing some keyboards. However, Mark Plati is the magic ingredient in this set, his gentle, flowing acoustic guitar lines adding a whimsical flavour to the mix, especially when it arm wrestles with Garson’s florid piano.

What was David Bowie’s last performance?

However, David Bowie’s last proper live performance also took place long before he left us. On 9 November 2006 he took to New York’s Hammersmith Ballroom for the Black Ball fundraiser, playing three tracks.

What songs did David Bowie sing at Glastonbury?

David Bowie at Glastonbury 2000 setlist – in full

• Wild Is the Wind.
• China Girl.
• Changes.
• Stay.
• Life on Mars?
• Absolute Beginners.
• Ashes to Ashes.
• Rebel Rebel.

Who played Glastonbury 1999?

Acts included REM, Manic Street Preachers, Fatboy Slim, Hole, Blondie, Al Green, Skunk Anansie, Lonnie Donegan, Marianne Faithful and Courtney Pine. Attendance: 100,500. Tickets £83 including programme. A reproduction of this poster is available to buy from the Glastonbury Shop.

When did Bowie last to Glastonbury?

25 June 2000
Glastonbury 2000 is a live album by English musician David Bowie. It was recorded during his Sunday night headline slot at the Glastonbury Festival on 25 June 2000….

Who played with Bowie at Glastonbury?

Mike Garson, keyboardist in Bowie’s band, has revealed how the singer was unusually apprehensive ahead of the “most powerful concert ever” at Glastonbury, which is being aired in full on BBC TWO today (June 28) at 9.30pm.

Who sang under pressure with David Bowie at Glastonbury?

Glastonbury 2000 is a live album by English musician David Bowie. It was recorded during his Sunday night headline slot at the Glastonbury Festival on 25 June 2000….Track listing.

Who played keyboards for David Bowie at Glastonbury?

Mike Garson
Mike Garson, keyboardist in Bowie’s band, has revealed how the singer was unusually apprehensive ahead of the “most powerful concert ever” at Glastonbury, which is being aired in full on BBC TWO today (June 28) at 9.30pm.