The first leg of 'The Year Of The Diamond Dogs' Tour began on 14th June 1974. The band consisted of David Bowie (Vocals); Mike Garson (Piano, Mellotron); Earl Slick (Lead Guitar); Herbie Flowers (Bass Guitar); Tony Newman (Drums); Pablo Rosario (Percussion); David Sanborn (Alto Sax, Flute); Richard Grando (Baritone Sax, Flute); Michael Kamen (Electric Piano, Moog, Oboe), Geoffrey MacCormack (aka Warren Peace) and Gui Andrisano (Vocal Backing/Dogs).
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The band was slightly re-arranged for September. David Bowie (Vocals); Mike Garson (Piano, Mellotron); Carlos Alomar (Guitar); Earl Slick (Lead Guitar); Doug Rauch (Bass Guitar); Greg Errico (Drums); Pablo Rosario (Percussion); David Sanborn (Alto Sax, Flute); Richard Grando (Baritone Sax, Flute); Michael Kamen (Electric Piano, Moog, Oboe); Geoffrey MacCormack (aka Warren Peace), Ava Cherry, Gui Andrisano, Robin Clark, Anthony Hinton, Diane Sumler and Luther Vandross (Vocal Backing).
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According to Tony Zanetta (MainMan) a total of seven shows were cancelled between 16th September and 5th October - there is some confusion over which dates were postponed.
* There was a two week rehearsal in a Los Angeles studio before resuming the tour.
The 2nd leg of The Diamond Dogs Tour which became known as The Philly Dogs Tour restarted on the 5th October 1974. The re-arranged line-up now called David Bowie and The Mike Garson Band consisted of David Bowie (Vocals, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica); Mike Garson (Piano, Mellotron); Carlos Alomar (Guitar); Earl Slick (Lead Guitar); Emir Ksasan (Bass); Dennis David (Drums); Pablo Rosario (Percussion); David Sanborn (Alto Sax, Flute); Richard Grando (Baritone Sax, Flute); Michael Kamen (Electric Piano, Moog, Oboe); Geoffrey MacCormack (Aka Warren Peace), Ava Cherry, Robin Clark, Jean Fineberg, Anthony HInton, Diane Sumler and Luther Vandross (Vocal Backing).
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