Ive been trying to get permission from David Bowies camp for many years, Dorf told the crowd.
(Previous honorees includeDavid Byrne,Prince, andBob Dylan.)
EW was on the scene: Read on for the gigs standout moments and a complete setlist below.
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Given how much Ashes to Ashes resembles a proto-R.E.M.
song the seminal group would make their debut three years later Stipes interpretation was unexpected.
It also proved to be the evenings most hypnotic.
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Most Camaraderie: Choir!
Hearts Ann Wilson encouraged fans to dance during Lets Dance!
and Rickie Lee Jones cultivated significant participation during her stripped rendition of All the Young Dudes.
But every member was standing and belting when the leaders of Torontos drop-in singing group Choir!
led the New York City Childrens Chorus and performers from the night in a show-closing Space Oddity sing-along.
Are you guys ready to take the leap?
the ensembles Nobu Adilman asked.
Judging by the response, the crowd was.
