Song by David Bowie. It was first released as a single, and became the title of his second studio album. The song is about Major Tom, a fictional astronaut.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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David Bowie - Former Trident Studios
David Bowie, 1947 - 2016. His albums Hunky Dory and The Rise & Fall of Zi...
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Kathleen Ferrier
Contralto singer. Â Born Lancashire. Â Her brief marriage failed due to physical incompatibility. Â She learnt the piano and in a 1937 music festival she also competed in the singing contest for a bet...
1 memorial
Sir Arnold Bax
Composer. Born Arnold Edward Trevor Bax in Heath Villa, Angles Road, Streatham. His music was influenced by the Celtic revival of literature and art, and the tone poem 'Tintagel' is one of his best...
1 memorial
Philip Jones
Trumpeter.  Born in Bath into a family of musicians.  Came to London with his family in 1933.  Founded the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble and pioneered brass chamber music.  Died at home, 14 Hamilton ...
1 memorial
Ruthie Henshall
Actor, dancer and singer. Born in Bromley as Valentine Ruth Henshall. She has appeared in many west end productions, including 'Cats', 'Chicago' and 'Les Miserables'. Nominated five times for an Ol...
1 memorial
Sir Arthur Bliss
Composer. Born Queen's Ride, Barnes, son of an American businessman. Wrote the music for the 1936 film Things to Come. Died at home, 8 The Lane, Marlborough Place, St John's Wood.
1 memorial
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