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David Bowie played in near darkness, just to make sure news photographers had a tough time getting a good picture, critic Peter Howell says
David Bowie played in near darkness, just to make sure news photographers had a tough time getting a good picture, critic Peter Howell says

David Bowie played in near darkness, just to make sure news photographers had a tough time getting a good picture, critic Peter Howell says

Date12/5/1991
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  • David Bowie played in near darkness, just to make sure news photographers had a tough time getting a good picture, critic Peter Howell says.
  • David Bowie played in near darkness, just to make sure news photographers had a tough time getting a good picture, critic Peter Howell says
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Original Toronto Star caption: David Bowie played in near darkness, just to make sure news photographers had a tough time getting a good picture, critic Peter Howell says.
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      David Bowie played in near darkness, just to make sure news photographers had a tough time getting a good picture, critic Peter Howell reports
      David Bowie played in near darkness, just to make sure news photographers had a tough time getting a good picture, critic Peter Howell reports
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