David Bowie 1976 Isolar 1 – The Chronology
The Release of Low & The Idiot Finale β January 1977
π
1977-01-06
π London, π¬π§ UK
ποΈ RCA Records
πΈ Event: Release: ‘Sound and Vision’
Note: RCA releases ‘Sound and Vision’ as the lead single from the upcoming album ‘Low’. Despite the label’s lack of confidence, the song’s hypnotic rhythm and delayed vocals will soon make it a major hit.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΈ Event: Release: ‘Sound and Vision’
Note: RCA releases ‘Sound and Vision’ as the lead single from the upcoming album ‘Low’. Despite the label’s lack of confidence, the song’s hypnotic rhythm and delayed vocals will soon make it a major hit.
π
1977-01-08
π Paris, π«π· France
ποΈ L’Ange Bleu Nightclub
πΈ Event: 30th Birthday Celebration
Note: David celebrates his 30th birthday in Paris with Iggy Pop and friends. This brief excursion from Berlin marks a milestone in his personal recovery and professional transition.
ποΈ L’Ange Bleu Nightclub
πΈ Event: 30th Birthday Celebration
Note: David celebrates his 30th birthday in Paris with Iggy Pop and friends. This brief excursion from Berlin marks a milestone in his personal recovery and professional transition.
π
1977-01-14
π Worldwide
ποΈ RCA Records
πΈ Event: Album Release: ‘Low’
Note: David’s eleventh studio album is released. Half avant-garde instrumental and half fragmented art-rock, ‘Low’ stuns critics and fans alike, marking the official beginning of the Berlin Trilogy.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΈ Event: Album Release: ‘Low’
Note: David’s eleventh studio album is released. Half avant-garde instrumental and half fragmented art-rock, ‘Low’ stuns critics and fans alike, marking the official beginning of the Berlin Trilogy.
π
1977-01-20
π West Berlin, π©πͺ Germany
ποΈ Hansa Tonstudio (Studio 2)
πΈ Event: Final Mixing: ‘The Idiot’
Note: David and Iggy Pop complete the final mixing sessions for ‘The Idiot’. With ‘Low’ already on the shelves, David focuses on ensuring Iggy’s solo debut has a similarly groundbreaking industrial sound.
ποΈ Hansa Tonstudio (Studio 2)
πΈ Event: Final Mixing: ‘The Idiot’
Note: David and Iggy Pop complete the final mixing sessions for ‘The Idiot’. With ‘Low’ already on the shelves, David focuses on ensuring Iggy’s solo debut has a similarly groundbreaking industrial sound.
The Idiot Tour Rehearsals β February 1977
π
1977-02-11
π West Berlin, π©πͺ Germany
ποΈ Berlin International Film Festival
πΈ Event: Social Appearance
Note: David attends the Berlinale and meets actor Clint Eastwood. Despite his quest for anonymity, he remains a prominent figure in the city’s cultural scene.
ποΈ Berlin International Film Festival
πΈ Event: Social Appearance
Note: David attends the Berlinale and meets actor Clint Eastwood. Despite his quest for anonymity, he remains a prominent figure in the city’s cultural scene.
π
1977-02-15
π West Berlin, π©πͺ Germany
ποΈ Berlin Rehearsal Studios
πΈ Event: Tour Rehearsals: The Idiot
Note: David begins rehearsals as the keyboard player for Iggy Pop’s upcoming world tour. The band includes Ricky Gardiner on guitar and the Sales brothers (Tony and Hunt) on bass and drums.
ποΈ Berlin Rehearsal Studios
πΈ Event: Tour Rehearsals: The Idiot
Note: David begins rehearsals as the keyboard player for Iggy Pop’s upcoming world tour. The band includes Ricky Gardiner on guitar and the Sales brothers (Tony and Hunt) on bass and drums.
π
1977-02-28
π London, π¬π§ UK
ποΈ RCA Records
πΈ Event: Final Tour Preparations
Note: David and the band travel to the UK for the final technical rehearsals before the tour’s opening night in Manchester.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΈ Event: Final Tour Preparations
Note: David and the band travel to the UK for the final technical rehearsals before the tour’s opening night in Manchester.
The Idiot World Tour β March 1977
π
1977-03-01
π Aylesbury, π¬π§ UK
ποΈ Civic Centre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Civic Centre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-02
π Newcastle, π¬π§ UK
ποΈ City Hall
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ City Hall
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-03
π Manchester, π¬π§ UK
ποΈ Apollo Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Apollo Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-04
π Birmingham, π¬π§ UK
ποΈ Hippodrome
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Hippodrome
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-05
π London, π¬π§ UK
ποΈ Rainbow Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Rainbow Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-07
π London, π¬π§ UK
ποΈ Rainbow Theatre
πΈ Event: Live Recording
Note: The performance is recorded and tracks later appear on the official live album ‘TV Eye Live 1977’.
ποΈ Rainbow Theatre
πΈ Event: Live Recording
Note: The performance is recorded and tracks later appear on the official live album ‘TV Eye Live 1977’.
π
1977-03-07
π London, π¬π§ UK
ποΈ Rainbow Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Rainbow Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-13
π Montreal, π¨π¦ Canada
ποΈ Plateau Hall
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Plateau Hall
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-14
π Toronto, π¨π¦ Canada
ποΈ Seneca College
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Seneca College
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-15
π New York City, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ RCA Studios
πΈ Event: Press Interviews
Note: During a tour break, David and Iggy conduct a series of interviews with the US music press to promote ‘The Idiot’.
ποΈ RCA Studios
πΈ Event: Press Interviews
Note: During a tour break, David and Iggy conduct a series of interviews with the US music press to promote ‘The Idiot’.
π
1977-03-16
π Boston, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Harvard Square Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Harvard Square Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-18
π Worldwide
ποΈ RCA Records
πΈ Event: Album Release: ‘The Idiot’
Note: Official release of Iggy Pop’s solo debut album ‘The Idiot’, produced and co-written by David.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΈ Event: Album Release: ‘The Idiot’
Note: Official release of Iggy Pop’s solo debut album ‘The Idiot’, produced and co-written by David.
π
1977-03-18
π New York City, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Palladium
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Palladium
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-19
π Upper Darby, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Tower Theater
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Tower Theater
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-20
π Philadelphia, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Tower Theater
πΈ Event: Radio Interview
Note: David and Iggy appear on a local Philadelphia radio station for a rare, candid interview about their collaboration.
ποΈ Tower Theater
πΈ Event: Radio Interview
Note: David and Iggy appear on a local Philadelphia radio station for a rare, candid interview about their collaboration.
π
1977-03-21
π Cleveland, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Agora
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Agora
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-22
π Cleveland, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Agora
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Agora
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-23
π Cleveland, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Agora
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Agora
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-24
π New York City, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ The Factory
πΈ Event: Andy Warhol Meeting
Note: David and Iggy visit Andy Warhol at ‘The Factory’ for an interview and photoshoot for Interview Magazine.
ποΈ The Factory
πΈ Event: Andy Warhol Meeting
Note: David and Iggy visit Andy Warhol at ‘The Factory’ for an interview and photoshoot for Interview Magazine.
π
1977-03-25
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Masonic Temple
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Masonic Temple
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-26
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Masonic Temple
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Masonic Temple
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-27
π Los Angeles, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ CBS Television City
πΈ Event: TV Recording: Dinah!
Note: David and Iggy record an appearance for the ‘Dinah!’ show hosted by Dinah Shore, performing ‘Sister Midnight’ and ‘Funtime’.
ποΈ CBS Television City
πΈ Event: TV Recording: Dinah!
Note: David and Iggy record an appearance for the ‘Dinah!’ show hosted by Dinah Shore, performing ‘Sister Midnight’ and ‘Funtime’.
π
1977-03-27
π Chicago, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Riviera Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Riviera Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-28
π Chicago, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Riviera Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Riviera Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-29
π Pittsburgh, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Leona Theater
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Leona Theater
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-30
π Columbus, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Agora Ballroom
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Agora Ballroom
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
π
1977-03-31
π Cincinnati, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Taft Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
ποΈ Taft Theatre
π€ Artist: Iggy Pop (with David Bowie on keyboards)
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