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A virtual David Bowie birthday fest has just been announced featuring Trent Reznor, Billy Corgan, and Gary Oldman

In celebration of what would have been David Bowie’s 74th birthday, a virtual celebration is being held in honour of the Thin White Duke.

Next January would have marked the 74th birthday of the late David Bowie, and it’s just been announced that there’s a celebration in the works.

A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! will feature a star-studded lineup, including Nine Inch Nails‘ Trent Reznor, Smashing Pumpkin‘s Billy Corgan, Jane’s Addiction‘s Perry Farrel, and English actor Gary Oldman, in tribute to the beloved musical icon.

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David Bowie and Trent Reznor in 1997. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

The livestream event, which was organised by David Bowie’s pianist Mike Garson, will also feature appearances from various musical collaborators, including longtime Bowie collaborator and famed producer, Tony Visonti, and members of Bowie’s various touring bands over the years.

“What we’re planning is an amazing show with the most talented musicians from every period of David’s career, as well as phenomenal artists from many different genres,” Garson said in a statement.

“We’ll hear different interpretations of David’s songs; some with totally new arrangements that have never been heard before.”

A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! will be going down on January 8, 2021, and tickets for the event are now on sale. You can snag a $20 early-bird option up until November 1st, and for die-hard fans, a VIP package will also get you access to special merchandise, as well as private rehearsals, a pre-show soundcheck, and post-show Q&B with band members.

Head here for tickets, and in the meantime, relive this MTV interview with David Bowie and Trent Reznor from 1995.