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Simon Mayo Drivetime: David Bowie Tribute with Rick Wakeman

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11/01/2016

David Bowie Tribute with Rick Wakeman

BBC Radio 2 - Simon Mayo Drivetime, David Bowie Tribute with Rick Wakeman

Rick Wakeman joins Simon to pay tribute to David Bowie.

Rick Wakeman, pianist on tracks including Changes and Oh! You Pretty Things, joins Simon to pay tribute to David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians in history.

This morning we awoke to the terribly sad news that David Bowie had died, following his battle with cancer.
Musician Rick Wakeman (pianist on tracks such as Changes and Oh You Pretty Things) joins Simon to pay tribute to one of the most influential singers, songwriters, and musicians in history. Drivetime listeners also pick their favourite Bowie tracks and share their memories in a special All Request Bowie hour.

Watch Rick play Life On Mars at the end of this special show: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03f8qql.

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