Bowie Nights: David Bowie Music Lover
David Bowie was the original influencer. For five decades, his songs helped shape the landscape of popular music. But what did he listen to? Which artists, songs and albums did Bowie tune in to throughout his life?
David Bowie: Music Lover is a compelling mix of personal insight and expert commentary, jointly written by Bowie’s lifelong friend, collaborator and listening companion, Geoff MacCormack, and Jérôme Soligny, author of the seminal Rainbowman, who knew Bowie for 25 years.
On 25 September, Geoff and Jêrome will be joined at Lightroom by Alan Edwards, Bowie’s publicist for thirty years. Expect truly unheard stories, unparalleled perspetive, and a chance to get the inside track on Bowie like never before in a unique discussion between three people who knew him better than most. For Bowie fans, this isn’t one to miss – and attendees will have the first opportunity to lay hands on a signed copy of this marvellous new book.
Tickets to this event include a viewing of David Bowie: You’re Not Alone.
Book tickets
for Bowie Nights: David Bowie Music Lover
Practical Information
Location
Lightroom – 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, King’s Cross, London, N1C 4DY
Nearest station: King’s Cross St Pancras
Duration
Approximately 2 hours, including an interval. The event will consist of an author talk, followed by a viewing of David Bowie: You’re Not Alone.
Ticket prices
Adults from £27.50
Concessions from £17.50
A £2 transaction fee applies per order and will be applied at checkout.
Tickets to this event include an author talk hosted by Alan Edwards, and a viewing of David Bowie: You’re Not Alone, played following a short interval.
Tickets do not include a copy of the book. Books are available to pre-order for ticket buyers only as hardbacks signed by the authors. A limited number of books will be available on the night.
Dates & times
Friday, 25 September 2026 | 7pm
About The Book
This book, the first of its kind, reveals more than 100 artists that made it onto Bowie’s turntable.
From Classical to Britpop, Electronica to Delta Blues, the book explores Bowie’s eclectic playlist, redolent of the decades he lived through but also of his deep interest in all genres and eras of music. It’s a story that begins with Little Richard on Bowie’s childhood Dansette record player, and ends with Kendrick Lamar, a go-to listen during the recording of Blackstar, released just two days before he died.
An indispensable guide for Bowie fans and all Music Lovers.
About The Authors
Geoff MacCormack was David Bowie’s lifelong friend. They grew up together, sharing an interest in music that continued throughout their lives. Geoff joined Bowie’s 1973 world tour as an additional back-up vocalist and percussionist, and later as a ‘Diamond Dog’ in ’74 and what would be known as ‘The Young Americans Soul Tour’. He also worked with Bowie on the six albums from Aladdin Sane to Station to Station. David Bowie: Music Lover is Geoff’s second book with ACC, following on from David Bowie: Rock ’n’ Roll with Me (2023).
Jérôme Soligny is a musician, writer and journalist who interviewed David Bowie on numerous occasions over a 25-year period. He is the author of Rainbowman (Monoray, 2023), widely acclaimed for its rigorous research into Bowie the musician. In 2019, Jérôme was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et Lettres by Tony Visconti.
This event is part of our 2026 Bowie Nights series in support of David Bowie: You’re Not Alone
Click below to explore the full series programme, with more events on sale and announcing soon…
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