Life on Tour with Bowie: A Genius Remembered

Life on Tour with Bowie: A Genius Remembered by Mayes, Sean. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781784189754.

When David sat down later, he tucked one leg up under him and I noticed that the sole of his shoe was as clean as the day hed bought it. OK, maybe the shoes were new, but it struck me that he hardly ever sets foot in the street. Its all hotel, limousines, sterilized airports—the life I was about to lead. I shivered, feeling poised at the top of a rollercoaster about to sweep across the world. In 1978, Sean Mayes toured the world with David Bowie. Traveling first class and performing each night with one of the worlds greatest rock stars at the height of his fame was an amazing experience—fortunately, Sean had the foresight to document it. Here, for the first time in complete book form, Seans tour diary is presented; a blow-by-blow record of how it felt to be part of a real rock circus, from rehearsals in Dallas through shows across the US, UK, Europe, Australasia, and Japan to recording in London and Switzerland. Providing page after page of fascinating insight into life on the road with Bowie, Seans account is a unique travelogue, a must for any Bowie fan or, indeed, anyone interested in life on a sell-out world tour. Also included is a full tour chronology and previously unpublished photos from Seans personal archive.