David Bowie’s 1979 SNL appearance was an artistic “fuck you” to convention

"As viewers will see, the three short performances are equal parts art piece and musical endeavor, with Bowie, Arias, and Nomi really going for it both conceptually and sonically. It’s quintessential Bowie, and a must watch for anyone mourning the fallen icon.
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"Bowie also performed in a green screen suit with a body puppet superimposed over top of him, cutting edge technology for that the time. He infamously ended the performance by flashing the puppet’s penis, but that sadly has been removed from the below clip." 

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Saturday Night live shares three vintage David Bowie performances from 1979 — watch | Consequence of Sound