OK, some of the artists you heard at the diner today wanted to sound like Bowie; frankly, we have to admit: were it not for David, we maybe never would have gotten around to checking them out...

Iggy Pop Performs At The Premiere Of STARZ's "Ash vs Evil Dead"
Iggy performing in L.A.; Oct. 2015. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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The "David Bowie Musical Family Tree" Menu: "Rock On" - David Essex / "The Ghost In You" - The Psychedelic Furs / "Lust For Life" - Iggy Pop / "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" - T. Rex / "Rock And Roll" - The Velvet Underground / "Love Is The Drug" - Roxy Music / "All The Way From Memphis" - Mott The Hoople / "Cars" - Gary Numan / "Roadrunner" - The Modern Lovers / "Don't Try To Lay No Boogie-Woogie On The King Of Rock And Roll" - Long John Baldry

Tomorrow (Thurs., 1/14): The David Bowie Classic Covers Menu -- David's versions of other artists' stuff, along with other artists' interpretations of Bowie classics! As always, share your suggestions and editorial comments for Classic Lunch right here on our web site and on the WBLM Facebook page. "Wham-Bam, Thank You Ma'am!!!"

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