44 years ago today: David Bowie makes his U.S. debut on Cher’s TV show

David Bowie's 'Man Who Fell to Earth' resurfacing as TV series David Bowie starred in the 1976 science-fiction movie, "The Man Who Fell to Earth." (Stephen Chernin/Associated Press)

On Nov. 8, 1975, David Bowie made his U.S. television debut when he performed “Fame” on Cher’s TV show.

While we revisit Bowie’s American television debut, let’s remember an interesting story about the musical icon that broke summer of last year.

A bread basket held a secret of rock ‘n’ roll history -- the first demo track recorded by then unknown David Jones. No not that Davy Jones of Monkees fame, but the singer who would become David Bowie.

A demo of “I Never Dreamed”, recorded by a then 16-year-old saxophonist, was found in an old bread basket, The Guardian reported.

Bowie was part of his first band, The Konrads, which made the recording. Bowie left the band citing artistic differences, The Guardian reported.

The tape was found by band member David Hadfield. Hadfield was the band’s drummer and manager. He was moving when he found the recording in a bread basket that had been owned by Hadfield’s grandfather.

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