The Hype (David Bowie) The Prettiest Star 7" Major Tom 6052-200
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This sale is for David Bowie & The Hype The Prettiest Star US 7" single issued in 1982 on the Major Tom label 6052-200.I have added the following information for those not aware of Bowies Hype project.
Hype was a band formed by David Bowie in 1970. They were originally called Harry the Butcher, then David Bowie's imagination, Bowie settled on Hype.[1] Bowie has said he choose the name tongue in cheek.[2] The band has been credited with helping to form the glam rock scene in the 1970s.[3] The band was also the debut for Mick Ronson when they played at the Round house.[4][5] The performance was badly received, the band was laughed and jeered at as they left the stage.[6] Members David Bowie alias Space Star/Rainbowman - Vocals, 12 String Guitar. Mick Ronson alias Gangsterman - Les Paul Guitar Tony Visconti alias Hypeman - Bass Guitar, Vocals John Cambridge alias Cowboyman. Also Mick 'Woody' Woodmansey - Drums (from April 1970) Benny Marshall - Vocals, Harmonica (from November 1970) February 1970, David Bowie requires a more permanent band to back him for the promotion of his latest album, 'David Bowie' John Cambridge is retained from the 'Space Oddity' recording session and Tony Visconti volunteers for Bass duty, John Cambridge recommends his friend Mick Ronson as guitarist. .February 5th, The Sunday Show, John Peel, BBC Radio 2. and 'Hype' make their first appearance, performing after a short Bowie solo spot, an embryonic 'Width of a Circle', this is followed by 'Janine', 'Wild eyed boy from Freecloud' 'Unwashed & Somewhat Slightly Dazed', 'Fill Your Heart', 'I'm Waiting for the Man' 'The Prettiest Star', 'Cygnet Committee' and 'Memory of a Free Festival' Later that same month Hype sign to Mercury records. "I'm very happy with the band, I have Tony Visconti who has played bass on nearly all my records, John Cambridge who used to be with Juniors Eyes and Mick Ronson on guitar and I play 12 sting guitar. Although we're all happy with the set up I can't see it becoming a really permanent thing. I want to retain Hype and myself as two separate working units whereby we can retain our own identities. We've had these costumes made by various girlfriends which make us look like Dr. Strange or the incredible hulk. I was a bit apprehensive about wearing them at the Roundhouse gig because I didn't know how the audience would react. If they think it's a huge put on the whole thing will backfire but they seemed to accept it which was nice." [7]
I am selling some of my Bowie doubles that I have collected over the past 47years.
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