Friday, 8 September 2017
David Bowie: Coronation Street Fan
Last year, back in January 2016, we blogged that news that David Bowie was a huge Coronation Street fan. You can read it here.
And in a new book David Bowie: A Life, written by GQ editor Dylan Jones, published this week, historian and travel writer Rory MacLean – who met Bowie in the late 70s – has revealed that the star used to watch episodes of Corrie on tour to keep his energy levels high.
According to iNews, Bowie timed the intervals of his shows so he could watch an entire episode.
“The thing that I found fascinating was the interval during the show, which happened after about 70 minutes,” MacLean said. “So how does a performer retain that energy during a 20-30 minute break without resorting to drugs?”
“What Bowie would do is go to the green room and sit down with a VHS and watch Coronation Street. Every night. I thought, this is glorious!”
He added, “Seven-eighths of his brain were still in a tense state, ready to go back onstage but the front part was watching Coronation Street.”
David Bowie's most favourite songs, Coronation Street-style!
Read more Corrie news, interviews, gossip and spoilers
Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook
Please read our advice for leaving comments on the Coronation Street Blog
All original work on Coronation Street Blog is covered by a Creative Commons License
Labels:
david bowie,
newsnow
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
You might also like...
-
Wednesday 20th November 2024 Shona tells David that Clayton has regained consciousness but refused to see her. David hides his relief. ...
-
Coronation Street viewers were shocked on Monday night when Cassie Plumber was seen lacing Ken Barlow’s tea with crushed tablets. In Wedne...
-
Tonight I feel as though the White Queen from Through the Looking Glass has been sprinkling her magic across Weatherfield (given that she ca...
-
Monday 25th November 2024 Lisa spells out to Carla that she’s not ready for a relationship. Returning to the factory Carla’s horrified t...
-
Friday 22nd November 2024 Lisa wakes up on Carla’s sofa with a hangover. When Carla admits to Ryan that she has feelings for Lisa but sh...
-
"It's so fun to watch. It just feels nice and 'soapy.'" I recently travelled to Coronation Street studios in Mancheste...
-
I recently travelled to Coronation Street studios in Manchester for a press conference with new producer Kate Brooks. It was packed with so ...
-
Here are the major storylines for the week ahead on Coronation Street, all wrapped up nicely in 50 words or less. Monday November 25 to Fri...
-
“ I love our Christmas Day. I just thoroughly enjoyed everything about it.” It's always a big moment when a new Corrie producer takes t...
-
How did you feel to be a huge part of this storyline and be the final piece of the puzzle? I really enjoyed it. I thought it was terrifying...
No comments:
Post a Comment