The main virtual concert celebrating David Bowie

Duran Duran, Boy George, Massey Gray, Peter Frampton, Adam Lambert and other big names in music gathered Friday night to pay tribute to the obvious David Bowie who died five years ago. He was celebrating his 74th birthday the same evening.

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At three o’clock, the words and melodies of the British singer pause the virtual concert A Bowie Celebration: Just for One Day. At the helm of the festivities: a lifelong companion of pianist Mike Garson, Ziggy Stardust and other unusual characters.

In addition to famous singers, representatives of well-known groups perform Bowie’s work alone. Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Taylor Hawkins (Four Fighters), Trenk Regnor (Nine Inch Nails) and William Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) are among the participants.

The organizers have promised that at least one original musician will represent each Bowie studio album.

Following the first broadcast, a virtual concert produced by Rolling Live Studios will air on the Loop 24 hours a day, Friday night at 9 p.m.

Internet users must purchase their ticket (US $ 25) The site of the event.