Woody Woodmansey: Last News

David Bowie. Find out details below.Visconti was Bowie’s long-time producer and friend, as well as the bass player on ‘The Man Who Sold The World’, while Woodmansey was one of the Spider From Mars and the artist’s drummer from between 1970 and 1973.Together they will hit the road as part of the supergroup Holy Holy, and set to perform live renditions of the very best of the David Bowie catalogue.The dates kick off later this spring, and will see the musicians break out sets that span across the legendary singer’s catalogue – ranging from his ambitious beginnings through to his later hits like ‘Blackstar’.

David Bowie was honoured with a paving stone on the London Music Walk of Fame on Thursday.The pioneering musician, joins the likes of The Who, Amy Winehouse, Madness and Soul II Soul on the cultural attraction trail in the city's famed Camden Town area.The singer died from cancer on January 10, 2016 having kept his illness a secret from the world. His tragic death came just days after turning 69 and the release of his 25th studio album, Blackstar.  Tribute: David Bowie was honoured with an 'icon' stone on London's Music Walk of Fame in Camden on Thursday with Woody Woodmansey, Lee Bennett, Kevin Armstrong, Nick Moran and Clifford Slapper in attendance The stone, depicting a music record with the word 'icon' on it, was unveiled at a ceremony where David's hits were played. Woody Woodmansey – the drummer from Bowie's band The Spiders from Mars – led the proceedings.

David Bowie was honoured with a stone on Camden’s Music Walk Of Fame yesterday (September 22) – see footage and reaction below.The ceremony, originally set for September 15 before being delayed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, saw Bowie’s friends and collaborators unveil the stone and celebrate his life and legacy.Among those paying tribute and unveiling the stone was Spiders From Mars drummer Woody Woodmansey, who told Reuters: “It’s another landmark for his legacy basically music, the films, the videos, and everything he did for the culture.“He was just an amazing artist – 24/7 he was on the job and it always showed in the products. To be able to move through all the different characters and the musical genres that he did and pull it off, I don’t think anybody’s achieved that ever, [he was] one of a kind, unique.”Lee Bennett, the founder of the Walk Of Fame, said the release of new Bowie film Moonage Daydream was the “catalyst” for the series to “come back with David and unlock the rest of the schedule” after COVID-related delays to new stones being laid.“[There was] no one better to come back with,” he said.

David Bowie was honoured with a paving stone on the London Music Walk of Fame on Thursday.The pioneering musician, joins the likes of The Who, Amy Winehouse, Madness and Soul II Soul on the cultural attraction trail in the city's famed Camden Town area.The singer died from cancer on January 10, 2016 having kept his illness a secret from the world. His tragic death came just days after turning 69 and the release of his 25th studio album, Blackstar.  Tribute: David Bowie was honoured with an 'icon' stone on London's Music Walk of Fame in Camden on Thursday with Woody Woodmansey, Lee Bennett, Kevin Armstrong, Nick Moran and Clifford Slapper in attendance The stone, depicting a music record with the word 'icon' on it, was unveiled at a ceremony where David's hits were played. Woody Woodmansey – the drummer from Bowie's band The Spiders from Mars – led the proceedings.

David Bowie tribute band Holy Holy have announced that they have removed drummer Woody Woodmansey from an upcoming tour due to his unvaccinated status.The band, which also features Bowie’s longtime producer Tony Visconti, are set to tour the UK for a series of ‘Best Of Bowie’ shows in March.Woodmansey, who played drums for Bowie in his Spiders From Mars era, told fans in a statement on Friday (January 28) that he was no longer in the band, as the other members didn’t feel it was safe to tour with a member not protected against COVID.“It is with deep regret that I have to announce I will no longer be a part of the band Holy Holy,” he wrote.“Due to my medical exemption regarding the C19 vaccination, the band do not feel safe having me involved and have replaced me in the band. Therefore, you will not be seeing me on the upcoming tour in March 2022.”Woodmansey added: “I have no negative feelings towards the band, they are doing what they believe is best for them, whilst I am doing the same.“I am sad not to be part of the band and I will miss connecting with all the fans.