Mick got along so well with The Payola’s, he ended up touring with them. In between dates, he taught Bob Rock about production. Bob was an enthusiastic and talented student, and while The Payolas only put out a few more albums together with many years between each release, Bob’s engineering and producing talents launched him …
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The Sombrero, a gay disco on Kensington High-Street, was the place to be if you were a cutting edge rock star like David already was. Shortly after Suzi dyed his hair red, Bowie dropped by The Sombrero and the hipsters and the queens and the trend-setters went wild.
Suzi arrived at the Bowie’s flat– grandly called Haddon Hall– late in the afternoon, and was greeted by a completely surprised Angie. Many long moments passed while Angie starred into Suzi’s eyes without any apparent recognition. “I’ve come to do your perm,” Suzi finally prompted. “Ah, yes,” Angie replied, still clearly confused. Suzi followed her …
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This story doesn’t begin with me at all. It really begins with David Bowie. Actually, it begins with David’s mom. The year was 1971, when I was still in pampers, and one Margaret Mary Jones had a standing appointment at Evelyn Paget salon in Beckenham, North West London, every Thursday at a quarter to five …
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Blame it on Billie Holiday. Blame it on Carmen Miranda. Blame it on my genetic code or my sun sign. Whatever the reason, I’ve never seen a hat or a flower or a feather headdress or even a bathing cap I haven’t wanted to slap on my head. I just feel uplifted with something on …
My darlings! I’m beyond thrilled to announce the launch of my new website! I love my Facebook community so much, now we all have yet another place where we can hang out! I’ll be posting expanded stories, and sharing extra photos on my blog, and you should also check out the PHOTO and VIDEO pages …
I suppose I’m lucky it rained so much of my stay in Jamaica over the Presidents Day long weekend. It forced me out of the hotel and helped me select non-beach oriented excursions. My first adventure was a visit to Nine Mile, Bob Marley’s childhood home. I felt a little like Debbie Boone jamming with …
I’ve got two shows coming up this spring at the spectacular venue Duane Park, in New York City. Duane Park has some exciting news, too! They’ve moved from Tribeca to larger space in the East village, so there will be more room for everyone to get in on the action. For tickets, visit my shows …
I’m going to tell you a secret. This is only something my family and my pedicurist knows: I’m missing half a toe—the fourth toe on my left foot, to be precise. I wasn’t born that way. Moments after my arrival at Mt. Sinai hospital, the doctor announced gleefully to my mother: “A perfect baby girl: …
It’s been a whirlwind couple of days in Vancouver this week laying down the vocals for my new album. Working with Bob Rock is a dream. Here are some photos and a little video to let you know what we’ve been up to! Michael Bublé (who Bob Rock also produces) stopped by Warehouse Studios. Bob, …