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Rock Legends Unite for Bowie's Star-Studded Birthday
19 Oct
Summary
- David Bowie celebrated his 50th birthday with a major benefit concert in NYC.
- The event featured performances by numerous famous musicians alongside Bowie.
- The concert raised funds for the charity Save the Children.
David Bowie celebrated a significant milestone, his 50th birthday, with a spectacular benefit concert held on January 9, 1997. The star-studded event, titled "David Bowie and Friends: A Very Special Birthday Concert," took place at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. A capacity crowd of approximately 14,500 fans gathered to support the initiative.
During the memorable performance, Bowie delighted the audience with more than two dozen songs. He was joined on stage by a remarkable lineup of acclaimed musicians, including Frank Black from The Pixies, Robert Smith of The Cure, Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins, Lou Reed, Foo Fighters, and Sonic Youth. The concert served as a benefit for the organization Save the Children.
Bowie, an influential English singer-songwriter, passed away on January 10, 2016, at the age of 69. His death followed an 18-month battle with liver cancer and occurred just two days after the release of his final album, "Blackstar." His producer remembered Bowie's life as a "work of art."
