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Singer David Bowie when he was known as Davy Jones, pictured outside the BBC television
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Singer David Bowie when he was known as Davy Jones, pictured outside the BBC television
Singer David Bowie when he was known as Davy Jones, pictured outside the BBC television centre with his band The Mannish Boys" where they are to perform I Pity The Fool on the BBC show " Gadzooks! Its All Happening".
The shows producer Barry Langford insisted that Bowie cut his hair which he refused to do and organised demonstrations at the BBC with banners like Be Fair To Long Hair.
The group were later allowed to appear on the show with the condition that if they got complaints the bands fee would to to charity. No complaints were received.
March 1965
Alisdair MacDonald
Daily Mirror
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Media ID 21319506
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Demonstrations Hairstyle Long Hair Protest 1965
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This print takes us back to the vibrant music scene of the 1960s, capturing a young and rebellious David Bowie when he was still known as Davy Jones. Standing outside the iconic BBC television centre with his band The Mannish Boys, they were about to make their mark on the popular show "Gadzooks! It's All Happening". However, this image holds more than just a moment in time. Behind it lies a tale of artistic integrity and defiance. The show's producer, Barry Langford, demanded that Bowie cut his distinctive long hair - an act that would compromise his individuality and identity as an artist. Refusing to conform, Bowie organized demonstrations at the BBC with banners proclaiming "Be Fair To Long Hair" fighting for creative freedom. Despite facing opposition from traditionalists who deemed their appearance inappropriate for television, The Mannish Boys were ultimately granted permission to perform on one condition: if complaints arose from viewers, their fee would be donated to charity. Remarkably, no such complaints were received. In this single frame frozen in history from March 1965, we witness not only a talented musician but also an emblematic figure challenging societal norms through music and style. Alisdair MacDonald's remarkable photography allows us to relive this pivotal moment where artistry clashed with conventionality - forever etching David Bowie's name into the annals of pop culture history.
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