Word In Your Ear Pet Shop Boys at 40, missing folk star found! & rock stars’ childhood bedrooms
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Jan 11, 2026 
In this engaging discussion, Nigel Dick, an accomplished music video director known for his work with major artists, shares fascinating insights on the glory days of MTV, revealing how video budgets skyrocketed to $750,000. He reflects on the different eras of David Bowie and explores the resurgence of iconic pop hits like 'West End Girls.' The mystery of a missing Incredible String Band member adds an intriguing twist, while tales of rock stars' childhood bedrooms reveal the personal sides of their legendary lives.
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Bowie's Legacy Lives In Clips
- David Bowie's legacy increasingly relies on visual clips as much as his records.
- David Hepworth notes younger generations may know Bowie more through videos than audio alone.
Three Eras Underpin Bowie's Career
- Bowie’s career divides into distinct creative eras with different aims and visibility.
- Mark Ellen outlines three periods: early golden years, a searching middle, and a private final phase.
Missing Incredible String Band Member Found
- Licorice McKechnie of The Incredible String Band vanished from public view in 1974 and lived anonymously for decades.
- Mark Ellen recounts she was found in sheltered accommodation in Sacramento and declined to engage with the press.
