Why did David Bowie scupper the idea of an O2 musical?

Glam, new-wave sci-fi, neurotic lushness – the problem with making a preposterous 'jukebox musical' about Bowie is that he's done it all alreadyThe most intriguing pop story of the week started as a musical and shows every sign of becoming pantomime. As reported last weekend, David Bowie had apparently licensed his songs to be used in a "jukebox musical" at the O2 next year, along the lines of We Will Rock You, the Ben Elton-written showcase for Queen's music. Bowie, however, quickly scotched...

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