Last night marked the first night of the two-night tribute to David Bowie at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY. Organized by Michael Dorf, the “Music Of” series has run for many years and celebrated the works of artists like The Who, Paul Simon, David Byrne and more. The show was not initially intended as a tribute to Bowie, though the singer’s passing added a considerable amount of emotion to the performance.
A number of great artists were on hand to pay their musical respects throughout the night. Watch highlights below:
Michael Stipe – “Ashes to Ashes”
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Debbie Harry – “Starman”
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Pixies – “Cactus”
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The Flaming Lips – “Life On Mars?”
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NYC Children’s Choir – Space Oddity
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A similar cast of musicians will make a second performance for Bowie tonight, April 1st. You can find out more information, including a live stream of the event, right here.