"Tin Machine was a British–American rock band formed in 1988. The band consisted of English singer-songwriter David Bowie on lead vocals, saxophone and guitar; Reeves Gabrels on guitar and vocals; Tony Fox Sales on bass and vocals; and Hunt Sales on drums and vocals."
The Sales brothers were the sons of the beloved "Soupy Sales" (of NYC and LA afternoon television), he who incorporated Borst-Belt comedy patter, silly commentary, along with Jazz, R&B, and Rock music to we impressionable teeners.
Being offered to us just before dinner, our parents had no idea that Soupy was a great teacher by incorporating a feeling of being "in on the joke" because the production incorporated the crew laughing at gags that face-planted.
With lots of double-entandre and hip references, Soupy never played down to we kids as his audience. He actually helped us become more culturally sophisticated.
RE: The Soupy Sales Influence on David Bowie
"Tin Machine was a British–American rock band formed in 1988. The band consisted of English singer-songwriter David Bowie on lead vocals, saxophone and guitar; Reeves Gabrels on guitar and vocals; Tony Fox Sales on bass and vocals; and Hunt Sales on drums and vocals."
The Sales brothers were the sons of the beloved "Soupy Sales" (of NYC and LA afternoon television), he who incorporated Borst-Belt comedy patter, silly commentary, along with Jazz, R&B, and Rock music to we impressionable teeners.
Being offered to us just before dinner, our parents had no idea that Soupy was a great teacher by incorporating a feeling of being "in on the joke" because the production incorporated the crew laughing at gags that face-planted.
With lots of double-entandre and hip references, Soupy never played down to we kids as his audience. He actually helped us become more culturally sophisticated.
Check out this example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcb87xi8cVg
OMG - had completely forgotten about Soupy Sales - thanks!!