Now that’s what I call a Super Group

David Bowie has put together one heck of a Super Group since he died in January this year.

He has been joined by Glen Frey, Keith Emerson, Prince, Leonard Cohen, Greg Lake, Rick Parfitt and George Michael.

And that’s just the singers/ musicians that I remember falling off the stage during 2016. Now wouldn’t they put on a gig to remember?

Of those dearly departed I have only seen one in action, so to speak – Rick Parfitt.

SWMBO and I first caught the Quo (although I have to say we are both feeling better now) in Dubai in April 1986. It was, apparently, part of their world Farewell Tour.

They recorded the video for their then new single, Rolling Home, while in the city. One of the possible venues for the shoot was the Dubai Aluminium Company (Dubal), which a member of their team visited for a look-see.

The company’s Head of Public Affairs informed them that they could film but, due to Health and Safety, would have to wear protective clothing and safety hats.

They ended up filming the video in the desert and the Dubal PR man accompanied SWMBO to the concert in downtown Dubai.

Talking about gigs – I have managed to get some tickets to see Elton John in the summer next year.

SWMBO and I last saw him live on June 21, 1975 in a memorable concert at Wembley Stadium that also had Joe Walsh, The Eagles and the Beach Boys on the bill.

I think the tickets cost me about £2.50 each – not sure what that equates to nowadays but I would guess it’s less than the £66 each I paid for the Elton John 2017 tickets.

There are rumours floating around that he will retire after next year’s concerts.

Maybe that will be for the best, as Elton’s voice is not what it used to be.

Mind you, nor is Paul McCartney’s – who can forget his shaky warbling at the London 2012 Olympics?

There are many others who should really have put the microphone down years ago but insist on carrying on gigging. I guess Rod Stewart is the only exception. He never had a voice to lose.