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David Bowie: Celebrating His Birthday
Hear David talk about his love of drum and bass, his friendship with Lou Reed and how he chose the name David Bowie.
We celebrate Bowie's Birthday by replaying Mary Anne's 1997 interview with David, recorded for his 50th birthday. Hear David talk about his love of drum and bass, his friendship with Lou Reed and how he chose the name David Bowie.
Includes excerpts from his 50th Birthday Special with Mary Anne, originally aired on Radio 1 in 1997.
This Three Minute Epiphany was first aired in the 6 Music Weekend Breakfast Show in 2013.
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Three Minute Epiphany
Mary Anne Hobbs’ guests answer a burning question with a short epiphany
