When Morrison and Bowie fell to the charms of Mexico
There are countries that one should know in life for their Historical importance or rich heritage.
This is the case of Mexico, so different musicians They have not resisted their charms.
In this way, they visit some recommended places or, for those who feel a particular attraction.
Here, two cases of great artists who decided to appropriate some spaces in a unique way.
Jim Morrison
En 1969 a series of concerts were planned The Doors In the bullfighting arena; however, the killing of students in Tlatelolco changed the picture.
For the tour of the disc Soft parade Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore arrived in Mexican lands.
Finally, they showed up at a small club called The Forum in Colonia del Valle, from 27 to 30 in June of that year.
Morrison toured sites such as Plaza de Garibaldi, Paseo de la Reforma, Chapultepec, the Pyramids of Teotihuacán, the Lagunilla Market and the Museum of Anthropology and History.
Two years before his death he attended emblematic places and some photographs serve as testimony of it.
David Bowie
El british musician showed up at Mexico for the only and last time the 23 1997 October.
At that time he was promoting his new album with the tour Earthling.
The event took place at the Foro Sol, before some 40 thousand attendees and admirers of the artist.
Bowie, arrived three days earlier because he wanted to go to certain points. Thus, he was seen in the Frida Kahlo Museum, Teotihuacán, the Museum of Fine Arts and the National Palace.
During his tour he was accompanied by the photographer Fernando Aceves, as a result a series of interesting images emerged.
In each shot he looked like a chameleon melting into murals or ruins.
Aceves later declared that the singer looked interested and respectful for every detail he observed in his path, as well as marveling at the national culture.
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