David Bowie

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The story of how David Bowie saved Deep Purple (Far Out Magazine)

Glenn Hughes, Deep Purple's one-time bassist, once explained that it was Bowie who had essentially kept the band together. The two had lived together when Bowie ...

“So Bowie had a lot to do with me going down there that day. “Bowie drove me down in his Mercedes to audition Tommy,” Hughes added. Hughes noted: “When Ritchie left the band, I gotta be honest with you, I wanted to go back to Trapeze and reform the band.” Hughes had performed vocals in the Midlands funk rock band before he joined Deep Purple. But there was only one man for the job when it came down to it: Tommy Bolin. He continued: “Bowie was in my house, and he said, ‘You should go get a new guitar player who sounds way different to Ritchie, and maybe looks different.’ He kind of convinced me. Glenn Hughes, Deep Purple’s one-time bassist, once explained that it was Bowie who had essentially kept the band together.

Brett Morgen's 'Moonage Daydream' and 'Montage of Heck' Make a ... (Collider.com)

Brett Morgen's David Bowie and Kurt Cobain documentaries are surprisingly complementary for an existentialist double feature.

After a lifetime of spiritual exploration and reinvention, the answer from Bowie’s perspective seems to be just that: journey, change, and curiosity. As other people help explain who Kurt was and how he saw the world, we also dive into his artwork, music, and writing to get a sense of how he saw himself. What exactly fills a life with meaning, and how can a meaningful life be sustained? While both films employ some similar creative choices, their subjects land on polar opposite ends of the spectrum, with one eager to keep living and the other feeling utterly despondent. Bowie’s ever-changing life and public persona spoke to his belief that our time on this planet is a fascinating, thrilling, and complex journey. His latest doc, the David Bowie film Moonage Daydream, is a

David Byrne and Miley Cyrus Cover David Bowie at New Year's ... (Pitchfork)

The musicians performed Bowie's “Let's Dance” and Byrne's “Everybody's Coming to My House” as duets.

[Talking Heads](https://pitchfork.com/artists/4357-talking-heads/) frontman to sing “ [Everybody’s Coming to My House](https://pitchfork.com/news/david-byrne-announces-new-album-american-utopia-shares-new-song-listen/),” the lead single from his 2018 album [American Utopia](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/david-byrne-american-utopia/). [Plastic Hearts](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/miley-cyrus-plastic-hearts/), Cyrus’ seventh studio album, was released in 2020. [Miley Cyrus](https://pitchfork.com/artists/5996-miley-cyrus/) hosted the NBC holiday special Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party last night (December 31), which found her performing alongside a cast of famous friends.

Miley Cyrus Sang With David Byrne, Paris Hilton, Sia, & More On ... (Stereogum)

Miley Cyrus and her godmother Dolly Parton hosted NBC's New Year's Eve special Miley's New Year's Eve Party last night in Miami. Among the guest performers ...

In other Miley Cyrus news, she’s releasing a new single called “Flowers” for release Jan. Among the guest performers was David Byrne, who joined Miley for a performance of his own American Utopia single “Everybody’s Coming To My House” and a cover of David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance.” They did indeed dance! Miley and Dolly performed a number of classics together including “Wrecking Ball,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” and Patsy Cline’s “Walking After Midnight.”

David Byrne and Miley Cyrus Danced Their Way Into The New Year (Rolling Stone)

The duo performed covers of "Let's Dance" and “Everybody's Coming To My House."

“If you should fall into my arms”/”And tremble like a flower.” [Everybody’s Coming To My House.”](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/david-byrne-theater-of-the-mind-2-1293864/) The two shone on stage, even taking some time to bust out some synchronized sways. [David Bowie](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/) classic “Let’s Dance,” accompanied by a full band and a well-placed saxophone.

David Byrne and Miley Cyrus Perform "Let's Dance": Watch (Consequence)

David Byrne rang in the New Year by teaming up with Miley Cyrus for Talking Heads' "Let's Dance" and "Everybody's Coming to My House."

She also announced the impending release of a new single called [“Flowers,”](https://consequence.net/2022/12/miley-cyrus-flowers/) due out on January 13th. [“Fat Man’s Comin.'”](https://consequence.net/2022/12/david-byrne-fat-mans-comin/) Meanwhile, his contribution to the film Everything Everywhere All at Once is [on the short list](https://consequence.net/2022/12/oscars-2023-best-original-song/) for Best Original Song at this year’s Oscars. The duet came as part of Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve TV special which she co-hosted with her godmother, Dolly Parton.

David Byrne Joins Miley Cyrus For Bowie Cover: Watch (Dig!)

David Byrne joined Miley Cyrus on stage to perform a cover version of David Bowie's Let's Dance. Watch the performance below.

“I wouldn’t call it a Christmas song, as the visitation of Santa (formerly known as St. [Talking Heads](https://www.thisisdig.com/feature/best-talking-heads-songs/) frontman Byrne has recently been in the news as he has released a festive song. A countdown later appeared on her official website, with a new countdown now ticking down to the single’s release date on 13 January.

Miley Cyrus announces new single 'Flowers' and duets with David ... (NME.com)

Miley Cyrus announced the release of a new single, 'Flowers', during her Miley's New Year's Eve Party broadcast last night (December 31).

Byrne later joined [Sia](https://www.nme.com/artists/sia) for a performance of her [‘Unstoppable’](https://youtu.be/KUtgvtYylrk). [appear on Morrissey’s upcoming album ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’ last year](https://www.nme.com/news/music/morrisseys-new-album-bonfire-of-teenagers-to-feature-miley-cyrus-iggy-pop-flea-and-more-3338982). However, in December, the British musician [claimed the pop star had asked to be removed from the record](https://www.nme.com/news/music/morrissey-departs-label-miley-cyrus-taken-off-bonfire-of-teenagers-3371299). [putting up posters that read “New Year New Miley” around the world last month](https://www.nme.com/news/music/miley-cyrus-teases-new-music-for-2023-new-year-new-miley-3368323). A countdown later appeared on her official website, with a new countdown now ticking down to the single’s release date on January 13. [Miley Cyrus](https://www.nme.com/artists/miley-cyrus) announced the release of a new single, ‘Flowers’, during her [Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party](https://www.nme.com/news/music/dolly-parton-and-latto-join-line-up-for-miley-cyrus-new-years-eve-special-3370925) broadcast last night (December 31).

WATCH: Miley Cyrus & Talking Heads' David Byrne Pay Tribute To ... (Music Mayhem Magazine)

Miley Cyrus and David Byrne paid tribute to the late David Bowie during Miley's New Year's Eve Party on Saturday (Dec. 31).

Last year, Cyrus co-hosted her New Year’s Eve Party alongside Pete Davidson. “The lineup is very me. The tune, which went on to become one of Bowie’s biggest-selling tracks, was solely written by Bowie and produced by Chic’s Nile Rodgers. ET and also streamed live on Peacock. The two hitmakers remained on stage together to finish out the song together. 31).

Watch The Talking Heads' David Byrne Perform David Bowie's “Let's ... (XS ROCK)

The Talking Heads vocalist David Byrne made a surprise appearance at “Miley's New Years' Eve Party and performed the iconic 80s song “Let's Dance” ...

Miley Cyrus & David Byrne Perform David Bowie's “Let's Dance” on ... (Open Culture)

Last night, Miley Cyrus and David Byrne performed David Bowie's 'Let's Dance' on the NBC holiday special Miley's New Year's Eve Party.

Below, watch her take the stage with Def Leppard and perform "Photograph" at the 3:45. And they also treated viewers to a performance of Before leaving 2022 behind, we'll also flag another Miley Cyrus collaboration--a performance from this summer's celebration of the life of Taylor Hawkins.

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