The fifth of nine Sunday afternoon shows promoted as the Bowie Showboat took place at London’s Marquee Club on 8 May 1966.
The Bowie Showboat was offered to Bowie by the club’s manager Jack Barrie. It ran from 3-6pm every Sunday from 10 April to 12 June, except for 29 May.
Each event featured two shows by Bowie and the Buzz, plus DJ sets from Ray Peterson and, on occasion, Bowie himself.
Last updated: 18 May 2022
Also on this day...
- 2004: Live: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
- 1999: David Bowie receives honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music
- 1978: Live: Madison Square Garden, New York
- 1976: Live: Empire Pool, London
- 1973: David Bowie sees Behind The Fridge
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