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10 Things You [Probably] Didn't Know About… David Bowie
Perhaps one of the most influential, interesting, iconic and talented people ever to hit the stage and screen, David Bowie was not only our childhood hero through the cult film Labyrinth, but also someone we have known and loved our entire lives for his simply genius music.
Always on the hunt for a good bit of tasty knowledge to sink our teeth into, we thought we would do some digging and pop together some cool facts we've recently learned about the legend himself. Sit back and enjoy our 10 Things You Didn't Know About David Bowie...
> His eyes are actually the same colour - Perhaps hard to believe we know, his eyes are the same colour, however after a fight as a kid his left eye was left permanently dilated which gives it the appearance of being darker.
> As impressive at it is, Bowie was in a total of 10 bands; The Hype, Tao Jones Index, Tin Machine, The Buzz, The Riot Squad, The King Bees, The Lower Third, The Manish Boys, The Konrads and The Hooker Brothers.
> He released the first downloadable single from a major artist - Back in 1996, Bowie released his single 'Telling Lies' on his website. Given the dial-up speeds back then this might have taken around 11 minutes to complete. How did we have the patience back then?? Well worth the wait though huh.
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Stop the press! Another weekend is upon us which can only mean one thing! Time for another classic TruffleShuffle retro movie rundown!
With our telescope and binoculars all cleaned up, focused and at the ready, we find ourselves scanning the skies once again in search of some of the biggest and loudest jumbo jets in the sky! Like finding the perfect film for a night in, we'll sit down comfortably and let the excitement build as we follow the mighty aircraft across the sky and let our minds wonder as to where it might be going like all good stories should.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY
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Exclusive New Labyrinth T-Shirts Any Fan Will Be Goblin' Up!
Now, it's no secret that we're huuuuuuge fans of 80s films. Actually....do we ever talk about anything else on this blog? Hmmmm....
Anyways! Naturally, being such big fans of perhaps THE best time for cinema ever (totally unbiased of course), we're constantly inspired by some of the most iconic films ever when creating our latest designs including our hot-of-the-press new and exclusive Labyrinth T-Shirts and vests!
Yep we've been working away creating these super special and 100% official designs for all you eager fans to snap up and start rocking. Take a look at our latest handy work....
Available from £19.99 each, these designs and sooooo much more Labyrinth clothing is available over at our shop TruffleShuffle.co.uk.
Quick! Before the sun goes down on our 20% off all music related goodies!
Ladies About To Rock AC/DC T-Shirt
Normally £17.99 - With code £14.39
Men's Run DMC Logo T-Shirt from Amplified
Normally £24.99 - With code £19.99
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Captain's hat! It's only the bloomin' weekend again!
Boarding passes and passports at the ready, we find ourselves in a departure lounge ready and waiting to be launched to far and distant lands with our fellow passengers. We'll check in our heavy bags before lining up to eagerly board our flight, find our seat and buckle up. We'll pay close attention to the safety briefing like catching a pinnacle moment in a top action film. Just like some of our favourite titles, we'll be quickly blasted into another world where anything is possible and we can escape the low lights of our old lives, if just for a moment.
SATURDAY 20th JUNE
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California Man (1992) Film4 11:00am-1:00pm (2 hours)
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Thor's Hammer! It's only the weekend again??!
Like most superheroes in the land, we once again find ourselves donning the Lycra as we prepare ourselves for battle against evil, the forces of nature and of course some pesky weekend boredom. We'll pull our laces up extra tight, adjust our cape before heading off into the sky with lightning speed to face any number of perils while the rest of civilization does their uppermost to capture our heroic deeds onto celluloid wonder for the world to see and unmask our identity.
Have a happy retro weekend!
SATURDAY 25th APRIL
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