Tin Machine were 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 had previously performed with Bowie and Iggy Pop during the 1977 tour for The Idiot. Kevin Armstrong played additional guitar and keyboards on the band's first and second studio albums and first tour, and American guitarist Eric Schermerhorn played on the second tour and live album Tin Machine Live: Oy Vey, Baby (1992).
Tin Machine in 1991 Left to right: Reeves Gabrels, Tony Fox Sales, Hunt Sales and David Bowie
Reeves Gabrels in 2012
Tony Sales in an undated picture
Hunt Sales in 1981
David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft had a significant impact on popular music.
Bowie in 2002
Plaque at Trident Studios in London marking where Bowie recorded six albums between 1969 and 1974
Bowie and Tony Defries at Andy Warhol's Pork at London's Roundhouse in 1971
Bowie during the Ziggy Stardust Tour, 1972–1973
