In a candid interview, the speaker shares a humorous anecdote about stealing equipment from David Bowie's performance at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1973. He sneaked on stage after the first night of the Ziggy Stardust show and took various items, including cymbals and a Sunn amplifier. He mentions eventually confessing to Bowie's drummer Woody, offering him $300 as a way to make amends. The speaker reflects on the iconic album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust," demonstrating the lasting impact of Bowie's work on his life.
I was like the Phantom of Hammersmith Odeon. It was about two in the morning. I stole a little minivan and I got in... I tiptoed across the stage, and I nicked some cymbals, the bass player's [amplifier] head... I got Bowie's microphone with his lipstick on it!
I did make amends with Woody. He came on my radio show a few years back, and I thought I'd tell him live... I was like, I've got to make amends to you, Woody, I nicked some of your cymbals.
Actually, I don't think I nicked anything off him. The only ones I felt bad for were Woody and Trevor. I think I gave him $300, so he was well happy.
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust is always a go-to.
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