Finnigan, Mary
Psychedelic Suburbia: David Bowie and the Beckenham Arts Lab
- ISBN 13:
- 9780986377020
- author:
- Finnigan, Mary
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jorvik Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 202
- Dimensions:
- 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
- Genre:
- Music Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
David Bowie's pivotal year in Beckenham is told in full for the first time in this book. In 1969, the young musician was living with his parents in southeast London, struggling to make a name for himself in the folk clubs. It was a chance encounter with Mary Finnigan, who invited him to live with her and her children in Beckenham, that set him on a trajectory towards superstardom. With Mary's support, Bowie launched the Beckenham Arts Lab, a psychedelic pioneers' collective that organized a free music festival in the town's park. The summer of 1969 saw his first hit, Space Oddity, reach the charts and become the theme song for the first moon landing. Millions of words have been written about Bowie's life, but his early days as a struggling songwriter and performer have been shrouded in hearsay. This book, written by his friend, lover, and landlady, offers a fresh perspective on his pivotal year in Beckenham. The author has added an epilogue on the aftermath of Bowie's death, and includes two previously unpublished photos of his Beckenham days. A unique and fascinating glimpse into the early days of a rock legend, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in music, art, and the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
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