My Favorite David Bowie Memory: Bowie at The Chance

Growing up in the 1970s, David Bowie was a big part of my teenage years. I'm sure I have shared the stories many times of how I used to drive around with my friends Fanny, Pam, and Melinda in Fanny's AMC Hornet listening to The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. There wasn't anyone cooler than us back in those days. At least that's how we felt. And there definitely wasn't anyone cooler than David Bowie.

Fast forward twenty something years to 2003. There was a big buzz that David Bowie was going to be playing at The Chance right here in Poughkeepsie. Bowie at The Chance? No way! But it was true. Most of the tickets went to the members of Bowie's fan club who had first dibs. But sometimes working at a radio station works in your favor. Did we get into The Chance that night? Not exactly, but we did get to stand in the doorway to the side of the stage. We had a perfect view, and the sound was awesome. And David Bowie's super model wife Iman walked right past us. We were only feet away from David Bowie, and within walking distance to home. It's a night I'll never forget.

I still can't believe David Bowie has died. I had no idea that he was sick. He was a true legend. Musician, actor, innovator. Thanks for the great music and the memories.  Rest in Peace, David. You really made the grade.