David Bowie branded ‘amateur’ who fronted a group ‘devoid of personality’ by BBC talent scouts
David Bowie was dismissed by the BBC’s all-powerful 1960s ‘Talent Selection Group’ as an “amateur” act who fronted a band “devoid of personality”. Despite going on to feature in countless BBC specials and documentaries after he shot to fame with his 1969 hit ‘Space Oddity’, David spent years in the wilderness after the corporation’s tastemakers sneered over his performances. David’s first unpleasant brush with the BBC’s talent scouts came on 2 November 1965 when his manager organised an addition for a TV spot for the singer’s band at the time, The Lower Third. Upcoming book ‘Bowie at the BBC: ...