Surprised I held the camera this steady. Tears were pouring down my face. It was very touching being as David died only hours earlier. Well done Todd, Prairie, Jesse, Kasim and John.
+Michael Duffy I've been listening to rock for over 50 years (Beatles, on Ed Sullivan) and have loved so much of it. Only two artists that have passed brought me to tears, John Lennon in 80 and now David. God I loved that man and his music. Everything about him was just so so cool. I don't blame you for being so saddened.
+Bill Taylor Thanks Bill Taylor. I feel fortunate to have seen him at the Warfield Theater in 1997 thanks to a friend who knew Bowie. He was brilliant and his band was stellar. Thanks again for the kind words. Best-Michael.
Todd Rundgren is a beautiful person. Not selfish. He is a true star in his own right, but he see's the beautiful talent around him and pays tribute to it. How much more could you ask of someone.
TODD playing tribute to an utmost brilliant performer and trend setter .Bowie will live forever in our minds.Florida weekend with TODD can not come fast enough.Band sounding tighter by the day.
Would have loved to have attended this awesomeness!!! Beautiful respect for David Bowie :) I'm sure he is looking down and respecting everyone memorializing him! Beautiful Todd
Todd produced an album of classic covers and new material for none other Shaun Cassidy (WASP was the title) back in the New Wave era. This song was one of the cuts that Todd contributed to musically and BG vocals. Worth checking out.
Thank you for recording this. I saw the band the next night in Portland - but alas with no Bowie tribute. I was sad that there wasn't an additional tribute, but this lets me know that it was a heartfelt spur of the moment tribute.
Nice to know that someone acknowledged David Bowie's passing. I was actually shocked when the Grammy's were on... big deal about George Michael, etc. Not a single word about Bowie. Guess mainstream will forever be clueless.
This doesn’t surprise me in the least. Quietly, as is his custom, Todd has been doing this for a while now. When George Harrison died, he added, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” to his set list. Off & on, it’s been there ever since. It’s always in his acoustic shows. I’ve seen Todd live more tines than I can count. The only time I’ve ever seen him “off”...not into playing...not finishing a show strong...was the night after Jerry Garcia died. About 1/2 way through his expected set he played a GD tune, apologized, & called it a night.
It was obvious at the outset that they were just jamming this tune with no rehearsal as word of Bowie's passing had just come through, and Kasim wasn't sure where to go with the first change. It's an easy tune to play, still, it is always good to see a band that (i) is willing to 'go for it' onstage, (ii) is capable of doing so without failing, (iii) and sounds great doing it.
You can hear Kasim is figuring out the song as he goes too. Been there. He is such a badass bass player. Just saw Todd Thursday night. What a show. What a band.
Surprised I held the camera this steady. Tears were pouring down my face. It was very touching being as David died only hours earlier. Well done Todd, Prairie, Jesse, Kasim and John.
:) :(
+Michael Duffy That must have been difficult. Thanks for sharing!
+Michael Duffy I've been listening to rock for over 50 years (Beatles, on Ed Sullivan) and have loved so much of it. Only two artists that have passed brought me to tears, John Lennon in 80 and now David. God I loved that man and his music. Everything about him was just so so cool. I don't blame you for being so saddened.
+Bill Taylor
Thanks Bill Taylor.
I feel fortunate to have seen him at the Warfield Theater in 1997 thanks to a friend who knew Bowie. He was brilliant and his band was stellar.
Thanks again for the kind words.
Best-Michael.
♡
Todd Rundgren is a beautiful person. Not selfish. He is a true star in his own right, but he see's the beautiful talent around him and pays tribute to it. How much more could you ask of someone.
THANK YOU FOR THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME MOMENT! My Gawd!
Todd didn't have to say a word, that opening guitar riff said it all. Everyone in the house knew, as so many Todd fans are Bowie fans as well. Class.
what a stirring tribute, and only hours after Bowie died. you are awesome musicians and "good people". thank you.
TODD playing tribute to an utmost brilliant performer and trend setter .Bowie will live forever in our minds.Florida weekend with TODD can not come fast enough.Band sounding tighter by the day.
Beautiful tribute to a great artist.
Would have loved to have attended this awesomeness!!! Beautiful respect for David Bowie :) I'm sure he is looking down and respecting everyone memorializing him! Beautiful Todd
It was amazing. Such a sad day, with Bowie’s death, but great to see Todd and band. I was close but not this close.
Well done, Todd Rundgren! You are the man!!!
Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall singing Wait for Me and Hello it's Me are awesome. They sing other Rundgren songs.
Beautiful!🌝👍
Todd put on a great show the other night in Baltimore (along with Yes and Carl Palmer Band).
Todd produced an album of classic covers and new material for none other Shaun Cassidy (WASP was the title) back in the New Wave era. This song was one of the cuts that Todd contributed to musically and BG vocals. Worth checking out.
It's a wizard/a true star/Todd paying tribute to rock's legendary Bowie. Tears & chill bumps here! Great post. TYVM!!!💝💝
And Kasim Sultan! His "good human" is shown clearly. A wonderful human being.
Wizard a True Star... to the Thin White Duke........
Exactly.. maybe the most opposite exactly the same as it gets..
The only person who can cover Bowie.
Nice to see Prairie Prince!
Tears & goosebumps! Todd. Bowie. Enough said. Thanks for one of the best posts ever!
I can't wait to see the new tour...next month!!!
Thank you for recording this. I saw the band the next night in Portland - but alas with no Bowie tribute. I was sad that there wasn't an additional tribute, but this lets me know that it was a heartfelt spur of the moment tribute.
words cannot express how well this tribute turned out to be.
Todd Rungren You are a good guy... / Mr. David Bowie you will be missed. Loved you Loved you Loved you
Thanks for posting this. made me smile after a tough day
I LOVE THE WAY HE SINGS!!!
thank you--one of my faves remembering another!!
I LOVE BANDS WHEN THEY PLAY IT HARD!!!!!
Wonderful!! Wow!!
Thank you so much for sharing this...it's amazing!
My pleasure. Todd is a seasoned vet and he was wonderful to see that close. The band is a tight family and it always show through their playing.
Geezus H. Christ! Todd doing Bowie on the night of Ziggy's death. Just no fkin* words.
Nice to know that someone acknowledged David Bowie's passing. I was actually shocked when the Grammy's were on... big deal about George Michael, etc. Not a single word about Bowie. Guess mainstream will forever be clueless.
Love Todd.Love Bowie.
Drummer -so on point! Great work Todd and the gang! Thanks for posting this Michael
adventuresinbelieving my pleasure!
Brilliant!
So Awesome!!! Cool!!
Thank You Michael
This doesn’t surprise me in the least. Quietly, as is his custom, Todd has been doing this for a while now. When George Harrison died, he added, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” to his set list. Off & on, it’s been there ever since. It’s always in his acoustic shows.
I’ve seen Todd live more tines than I can count. The only time I’ve ever seen him “off”...not into playing...not finishing a show strong...was the night after Jerry Garcia died. About 1/2 way through his expected set he played a GD tune, apologized, & called it a night.
love it!
A hero. A true star
todd and david 2 genius
Sounds very good.
It was obvious at the outset that they were just jamming this tune with no rehearsal as word of Bowie's passing had just come through, and Kasim wasn't sure where to go with the first change. It's an easy tune to play, still, it is always good to see a band that (i) is willing to 'go for it' onstage, (ii) is capable of doing so without failing, (iii) and sounds great doing it.
I'd rather watch Todd do a tribute to Todd Rundgren.
Thanks for sharing.
Way cool :-)
Cool:)
❤
WOW!
todd also produced this for Shawn Cassidy on the WASP album. it's pretty good.
Let me share.
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Where was this???
Redwood City California The Fox Theater 1-11-2016
Needs more cowbell
Shame he pushes his political views in his shows... 😖
Whatevs
I'm a huge Todd fan but it sounds like he kinda fucked up the lyrics, not that cool...
You can hear Kasim is figuring out the song as he goes too. Been there. He is such a badass bass player. Just saw Todd Thursday night. What a show. What a band.
2dogarage you are fking idiot , Think Todd even gave a thought to the lyrics of Rebel , that morning what was your tri bute ? jamming to some Wham