Paul Morley (2016 Event)
Earlier this year, the jubilation upon the arrival of David Bowie’s new album, Blackstar, quickly turned to shock and grief with the announcement of his death. A true and rare musical icon, Bowie influenced generations of artists. Paul Morley, musician, critic and one of the team who curated the massively successful V&A exhibition, joined us in this event recorded live at the 2016 Edinburgh International Book Festival to discuss Bowie’s life, legend and legacy, which he explores in his biography, The Age of Bowie.
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