The Man Who Sold The World

Tony Visconti (bass) and Woody Woodmansey's(drums) Holy Holy with Glenn Gregory (vocals) and Steve Norman (acoustic guitar, saxophone, percussion and vocals) announce the release of an historic live double album 'The Man Who Sold the World - Live in London' . The album comprises David Bowie's entire 'The Man Who Sold The World' album (also produced by Visconti)alongside other classic Bowie songs from 1970-73,and was recorded at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London on 22 September 2014. This remarkable performance features very specials guests Marc Almond and Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet.

'The Man Who Sold the World' is unusually sonically heavy and dystopian for a Bowie album; with lyrical themes including annihilation and a totalitarian machine. The sound combines riff-laden heavy rock with futurist synth sounds and Visconti's innovative production techniques. The distinctive and robust guitar playing which contributed so much to the artistic success of this remarkable record was Mick Ronson, who sadly died in 1993. Mick's daughter Lisa and niece Hannah performed on this live album.

"I am thrilled how well this new album represents the live show we did last September. I always wanted to have a fresh go at playing the The Man Who Sold The World album live as it was never played live ever! Woody Woodmansey and I, two of the original musicians who recorded this dark masterpiece, are still ready, willing and able (and I might add, FIT) are joined by Glenn Gregory, not stepping into Mr Bowie's shoes, but making this music his very own. So to say I'm in HEAVEN when I'm playing with this band is understating how satisfying it is to revisit something I've been wanting to do all these years." TONY VISCONTI

"In September last year Tony and I had the pleasure of joining forces as a rhythm section for the first time since 1970 when we recorded the The Man Who Sold The World album with David Bowie and Mick Ronson. At the time we were all looking forward to presenting it to audiences in a live situation as we felt it would be exciting for them and us. Unfortunately this never came to pass ….until September last year. From the first song in rehearsals, which was Width Of A Circle, it was obvious that we were right about our earlier excitement. With Glenn Gregory on lead vocals, Steve Norman and the rest of the band, each song had its own special magic, as Bowie songs do. We stayed true to the spirit and essence of the songs whilst adding a contemporary edge to them". WOODY WOODMANSEY

"Singing those iconic songs live on stage with such amazing musicians was, I think one of the most exciting things I have ever done in my life. And fuck me I'm going to do it again… yeehaaaa." GLENN GREGORY