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Tony Visconti, Blixa Bargeld and Jehnny Beth head a list of guests who will celebrate the 10th anniversary of David Bowie's death at the British Library in January.

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Jehnny Beth and Tony Visconti are among the guests that will celebrate the 10th anniversary of David Bowie’s death at the British Library next month. The music icon passed away on 10 January 2016 at ...

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