The 1980 Floor Show was conceived by Tony DeFries and Bowie as a vehicle to launch his career in America. It was recorded as a special for the US TV show Midnight Special, and filmed at London’s Marquee Club (where Bowie had performed frequently in the ’60s) between 18 – 20 October 1973 before an invited media and fan-club audience. It was aired on NBC in the US on 16 November 1973.
A new book featuring photographs by Terry O'Neill captures David Bowie's last performance as Ziggy Stardust in the 1980 Floor Show at London's Marquee club...- Outtake of David Bowie performing 'The Jean Genie' for the 1980 Floor Show. Filmed at the Marquee Club in London in October 1973...
- The 1980 Floor Show was conceived by Tony DeFries and Bowie as a vehicle to launch his career in America. It was recorded as a special for the US TV show Midnight Special, and filmed at London’s Marquee Club (where Bowie had performed frequently in the ’60s) between 18 – 20 October 1973...
- David Bowie performs 'Space Oddity' from the 1980 Floor Show outtakes. Filmed at the Marquee Club in London in October 1973...
- Here David Bowie performs a medley of '1984' and 'Dodo' for the 1980 Floor Show at London's Marquee Club in 1973....
