Show Notes
Mark Plati; with David Bowie from Earthling to Toy, Musical Director, Guitarist, Producer, Mixer.
Mark Plati is a renowned music producer, arranger, and guitarist best known for his extensive collaboration with David Bowie, serving as musical director and guitarist during the Hours... tour and contributing to albums like Earthling and the posthumously released Toy. Plati co-produced Toy and played a significant role in shaping Bowie’s sound during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Other podcasts of interview - Kevin Armstrong who played with Bowie at Live AId https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PoiRDU53eQ
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