“It was next to impossible to capture in photographs David’s presence when performing. His shows were pure theatre.”

Terry O’Neill

“Bowie was an actor. Even as a singer, on stage, it was all about the performance.”

Terry O’Neill

Average set list:

1984

Rebel Rebel

Sweet Thing

Changes

Moonage Daydream

Aladdin Sane (1913–1938–197?)

John, I’m Only Dancing

All the Young Dudes

Suffragette City

Cracked Actor

Rock ’n’ Roll With Me

Space Oddity

Diamond Dogs

Panic in Detroit

The Jean Genie

Big Brother

Time

Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide

“David was never static on stage. He moved around, created angles and silhouettes. As a photographer, I could only work with the available light. I would just shoot and hope.”

Terry O’Neill