The Guardian did a rather intriguing piece about the Thin White Duke, seems he is semi-retired and maybe it’s for the best. Fellow Rock n’ Roll Senior Citizens haven’t exactly been making records worth a damn while charging a car payment for their concerts, see Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones. Then again, I felt he bucked the ugly trend with his last two: Heathen (my favorite album of 2002) and Reality. Those were almost a decade ago so maybe he felt it was wise to quietly fade away, recognize his limits, enjoy life and pop up occasionally in movies (The Prestige) or cartoons (Spongebob Squarepants).
I have another theory regarding his alleged retirement…Bowie maybe trying to ensure a worthy successor to his mantle in the Guild of Calamitous Intent!
Today is certainly a rock n’ roll birthday. Besides Ziggy, there’s obviously Elvis and I just discovered former Rilo Kiley, now solo, singer Jenny Lewis. The latter needs to do another record with the Watson Twins.