• On this day, 19 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at the 3rd Annual Black Ball Benefit for Keep A Child Alive at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, USA in 2006.

This was to be his last live performance on stage with a band.

David performed three songs: 'Wild Is The Wind' (with Mike Garson on piano), 'Fantastic Voyage' (backed by Alicia Keys' band) and 'Changes' (duet with Alicia Keys).

Hosts Alicia Keys and Iman were joined by KCA founder Leigh Blake, emcee Wanda Sykes and honourees Richard Beckman, Dr. Paul Farmer and Partners in Health, and "Mama" Carol Dyanti.

Other musical performers were Alicia Keys, Damian Marley and Louis XIV.

As far as I'm aware, his performance wasn't professionally filmed and the only filmed footage was shot by Bowie fan Simone. Check out her footage below...

The Black Ball is an Annual fundraiser for KCA (Keep A Child Alive), the non-profit organisation who are committed to empowering children and young people with the necessary resources, confidence and opportunities to reach their full potential and live healthier, happier lives.

The eagerly awaited BOWIE '74 - THE YEAR OF THE SCAVENGER is available to pre-order NOW!

The Year Of The Scavenger is the third collector's guide from Mayak Publishing.

The focus of this comprehensive edition is 1974. Containing 710 pages of memorabilia and collectibles, albums, singles, lacquers, demos, promos, test pressings, press kits, photographs, news reviews and interviews, posters, tickets, TV shows, cassettes, 8-tracks, concert recordings and much more.

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Update: The book is currently being printed and bound. Expect deliveries to start in December at the latest.

Published today is COLLABORATION: FRANK OCKENFELS 3 x DAVID BOWIE.

A visual chronicle of the decades-long collaboration between photographer Frank Ockenfels and cultural icon David Bowie, featuring many never-before-seen images.

"My creative collaborations with David were a gift. I am endlessly thankful to him." - Frank Ockenfels 3.

From photographer Frank Ockenfels 3, Collaboration is a breathtaking array of photographs of David Bowie made during 16 photo sessions across a period of years. The images showcase the evolution of Bowie's iconic style, capturing his artistry, eccentricity, and deep humanity. They result from a close partnership - Ockenfels was not only one of Bowie's key collaborators but also a longtime friend.

Ockenfels's unique access to Bowie allowed him to document the musician's personal and professional life in ways few others could. The photographs in this book, many of which have never been published, span the years they spent working together, from 1991 to 2006, and include candid shots, iconic portraits, and contact sheets from working sessions. The images reflect the many facets of Bowie's career - from his early days as a glam rock icon to his later, more introspective phases.

Collaboration sheds light on Bowie's changing image and reflects his influence on music, fashion, and culture. Accompanied by text from Ockenfels and a foreword by veteran music journalist Joe Levy, these intimate photographs offer an unfiltered look at the man behind the persona, spotlighting the mutual respect between the photographer and his subject. The book serves as both a visual tribute to a legendary figure and a documentation of a profound artistic connection.

You can purchase COLLABORATION: FRANK OCKENFELS 3 x DAVID BOWIE by FRANK OCKENFELS 3 NOW.

Update: The special online auction ended today at BONHAMS with property from the DUFFY ARCHIVE.

The Aladdin Sane original dye transfer artwork realised an incredible £381,400 GBP including premium.

You can view all the other lots and prices realised via bonhams.com website.

The DAVID BOWIE Aladdin Sane album cover image is one of the most recognisable images of all time, shot by Brian Duffy.

Coming to auction for the first time, the sale also features; the Hasselblad camera Duffy used to shoot Bowie for Aladdin Sane (1973) and Scary Monsters (1980); the only two surviving contact sheets for Aladdin Sane, and the stool Bowie sat on for the shoot.

Duffy's iconic photography, paired with Bowie's incomparable artistic vision, captured the spirit of a generation and cemented their place in cultural history. As collaborators, they produced a body of work that defined the visual language of the 1970s and beyond, influencing music, fashion, and photography.

All items come directly from the Duffy Archive, established and managed by Duffy's son, Chris Duffy. From the iconic album cover artworks to the actual cameras used, each piece has a story to tell.

The auction began on 22nd October through to 5th November, starting at 12.00 GMT.

To view all the lots, realised bids and information, please visit bonhams.com website.

• Birthday memories of TERENCE GUY ADAIR BURNS who was born on this day in 1937 (DAVID BOWIE's half-brother)...

• On this day, 22 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at Sportpaleis Antwerpen, Belgium during his A Reality World Tour in 2003...

• On this day, 28 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile during his Earthling World Tour in 1997...

• On this day, 34 years ago, TIN MACHINE performed at the Mayfair, Newcastle, England during their It's My Life World Tour in 1991...

• On this day, 42 years ago, DAVID BOWIE performed at the Entertainment Centre, Perth, Australia during his Serious Moonlight World Tour in 1983...

• On this day, 47 years ago, DAVID BOWIE began rehearsals at the Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, Sydney, Australia for his World Tour in 1978...

• On this day, 60 years ago, DAVID BOWIE AND THE LOWER THIRD performed a double bill at the Marquee Club, Soho, London, England in 1965...

• Happy Birthday wishes to AVA CHERRY...

For those of you who use FACEBOOK - check out the private DAVID BOWIE WONDERWORLD Group.

Feel free to join in with the other 102,950 plus members, add yourself and invite your Bowie fan friends. You never know what might get posted, or who you might meet...

Over on the official DAVID BOWIE YouTube Channel TONY VISCONTI discusses the making of the ★ album.

Whilst you're there, check out the other interviews where he discusses the making of the Reality and Heathen albums.

• DAVID BOWIE: LEGACY: THE ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY by CAROLYN McHUGH, hardcover, 160-pages - to be published on 6th April - more details

• DAVID BOWIE AND THE SEARCH FOR LIFE, DEATH AND GOD by PETER ORMEROD, hardcover, 256-pages - to be published on 15th January - more details

• WHERE ARE WE NOW DAVID BOWIE? by RICHARD PURDEN, paperback, 280-pages - to be published on 9th January - more details

• LAZARUS: THE SECOND COMING OF DAVID BOWIE by ALEXANDER LARMAN, hardcover, 352-pages - to be published on 6th January - more details

• DAVID BOWIE - THE YEAR OF THE SCAVENGER luxury collector's book from MAYAK PUBLISHING covering the 1974 period - available to pre-order now - to claim your exclusive £10 discount use WONDER10 at checkout, 710-pages, currently being printed and bound, begins shipping next month at the latest - mayakpublishing.co.uk

CARLOS ALOMAR presents THE D.A.M. TRILOGY Tour 2025 begins 7th November with performances in Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Belgium, England, Scotland and Ireland - more details

COLLABORATION: FRANK OCKENFELS 3 x DAVID BOWIE by FRANK OCKENFELS 3, hardcover and Kindle, 256-pages - published on 6th November - receive a massive 29% discount NOW! - more details

FAR ABOVE THE WORLD: THE TIME AND SPACE OF DAVID BOWIE by PAUL MORLEY, hardcover, Kindle, 320-pages - published on 6th November - more details

Photograph Exhibition TRAVELS WITH BOWIE by GEOFF MacCORMACK documenting his time and travels with DAVID BOWIE at Lilford Gallery, 3 Palace Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2DY, England opens 17th October now extended through to 9th November - more details

BOWIE'S BACK by RON GOTT, paperback, 60-pages - published on 16th October - purchase NOW and receive a 20% discount - more details

DAVID BOWIE - I CAN'T GIVE EVERYTHING AWAY (2002 - 2016) 18-piece Vinyl Box Set and 13-CD Box Set - released on 12th September - more details

DAVID BOWIE IS: FOREVER AND EVER by VICTORIA BROACKES and GEOFFREY MARSH, paperback, 320-pages - published on 11th September - more details

DAVID BOWIE RAINBOWMAN 1967-1980 by JÉRÔME SOLIGNY paperback edition, 704-pages, English version - published on 11th September - more details

Exclusive DAVID BOWIE lino-cut print available to PURCHASE - don't hang around, these are ALL the remaining original left-over stock from 41 years ago, once they've gone, they've gone!