Last night, a troupe of former David Bowie bandmates joined forces for a special tribute to the Starman, which was held at NYC’s Terminal 5 on the one year anniversary of his passing. Bowie’s far-reaching legacy touched so many, and it was heartwarming to see an enormous cast of musicians uniting in his honor.
The backing band for the night included a number of Bowie collaborators and associates, including guitarist Earl Slick, guitarist Adrian Belew (of King Crimson fame), pianist Mark Garson, bassist Gail Ann Dorsy and singers Catherine Russell and Holly Palmer. They were joined by a number of vocalists throughout the show as well, including Gary Oldman, Bernard Fowler, Mr Hudson, Angelo Moore, Gaby Moreno, Joe Sumner, Darren Criss (Glee), Kate Pierson (The B-52s), Emm Gryner, and Living Colour, as well as a few other musicians.
Together they performed an incredible array of Bowie’s songs, including big hits and rarities. Check out two videos from the show’s encore, including “All The Young Dudes” and “Under Pressure”, sung by Mr Hudson and Catherine Russell & Joe Sumner, respectively.
The full setlist, as well as a gallery can be seen below. All photos and videos are provided by Marc Millman.
Setlist: David Bowie Tribute | Terminal 5 | New York, NY | 1/10/17
Mike Garson intro on solo piano
Rebel Rebel- Bernard Fowler
Lady Ginning Soul- Holly Palmer
Sorrow- Emme Gryner & Joe Sumner
The Man Who Sold The World- Jeremy Little
A Better Future- Emm Gryner & Chris Hadfield
Five Years- Gaby Moreno
Where We Are Now- Holly Palmer
Life On Mars?- Joe Sumner
Sound And Vision- Adrian Belew
Changes- Mr Hudson
Rock And Roll Suicide- Gaby Moreno
Starman- Mr Hudson
DJ/Boys- Adrian Belew
Space Oddity- Gail Ann Dorsey
Suffragette City- Living Colour
Afraid of Americans- Living Colour
Wild Is The Wind- Gaby Moreno
Ashes to Ashes- Angelo Moore
Young Americans- Gail Ann Dorsey
Win- Bernard Fowler
Diamond Dogs- Bernard Fowler
Fame- Adrian Belew
Fashion- Alex Painter
Golden Years- Kate Pierson
Stay- Bernard Fowler
Aladdin Sane- Gail Ann Dorsey
Ziggy Stardust- Brett Hool
Moonage Daydream- Angelo Moore
Heroes- Bernard Fowler
Encores:
Dead Man Walking- Gail Ann Dorsey
Jean Genie- Bernard Fowler
All the Young Dudes- Mr Hudson
Under Pressure- Catherine Russell & Joe Sumner
