Bruce Gowers

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​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bruce Gowers is an English television director and producer, best known for work on large scale live music and event productions. He started his career in his native England where his landmark music video for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" brought him international recognition leading to his relocation to the U.S. in the late 1970s. Bruce’s varied career includes credits for the live episodes of American Idol (2001–2010) which he has directed from the start, and awards shows including the Emmys, The MTV Awards, the Billboard Awards and the American Music Awards, event specials including Live Earth, Live 8 and President Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Concert at the Lincoln Memorial and music specials for Michael Jackson and The Jacksons, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart and Britney Spears. See credits below. HBO and Showtime provided the opportunity to direct comedy specials with the biggest names in the business: Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld. For Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and PBS Bruce turned his attention to the popular kids series’ Roundhouse, The Kidsongs TV Show (co-creator), The Amanda Show, All That and the Teen Choice Awards. In the first wave of reality shows, Bruce executive produced and directed The Spectacular World of Guinness Records, America’s Funniest People (co-creator) and This is Your Life. Along the way Bruce has directed documentaries (for the Rolling Stones and Salvador Dali), ice shows, magic shows (Penn and Teller), comedy series (Whose Line is it Anyway), sports (wrestling, soccer and horse racing), talk shows (Tony Tenille), game shows (Family Feud), sitcoms (The Life and Times of Edgar Briggs) and interviews specials (David Frost with various heads of state). Description above from the Wikipedia article  Bruce Gowers, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Bruce Gowers

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Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74
Director
1974 fue un año de grandes logros para la reina. Tuvieron sus dos primeros singles de éxito, 'Seven Seas Of Rhye' y 'Killer Queen', lanzaron dos álbumes, 'Queen II' y 'Sheer Heart Attack', y completaron importantes giras por el Reino Unido, Estados Unidos y Europa. En el Reino Unido, realizaron tres espectáculos agotados en el legendario Rainbow Theatre en el Finsbury Park de Londres, uno en marzo en la gira 'Queen II' y dos en noviembre después del lanzamiento de 'Sheer Heart Attack'. Para conmemorar el 40 aniversario de estos shows, los fanáticos pueden finalmente disfrutar de Queen 'Live At The Rainbow' 74 ', restaurado, reeditado, mezclado y masterizado digitalmente e incluso con mucho material nunca antes visto. El show principal es de noviembre con, como un bono, la única imagen que sobrevive del show de marzo.
Michael Jackson: VIDEOGRAPHY
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El actor estadounidense Michael Jackson (1958-2009) debutó en la escena musical profesional a los cinco años como miembro de The Jackson 5 y comenzó su carrera como solista en 1971 mientras aún formaba parte del grupo. Conocido como "Rey del Pop" en los años subsiguientes, Jackson promovió siete de sus álbumes solistas con videos musicales, o como él se referiría a ellos como "cortometrajes". A principios de los 80, Jackson se convirtió en una figura dominante en la cultura popular y el primer artista afroamericano en tener una base de fans de crossover fuerte en Music Television (MTV). La popularidad de sus videos musicales que salieron al aire en MTV, como "Beat It", "Billie Jean" y "Thriller" Los videos tales como "negro o blanco" y "grito" hicieron a Jackson una grapa duradera en MTV en los años 90.
Queen, La história de Bohemian Rhapsody
Himself
La historia detrás del epico tema de QUEEN
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
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A meld of legendary performers and contemporary artists of today who have been influenced by Ray's music perform in this concert extravaganza.
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
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Musicology Live 2004ever was a 2004 tour by Prince in North America to promote his Musicology album. The tour lasted from 27 March – 9 September 2004 and covered 96 dates throughout the United States and Canada, fetching a significant profit for Prince. It was attended by 1.47 million people in 2004, and was the top grossing tour of 2004 taking in $87.4 million Also, it involves Prince schooling people to back in the day music.This tour is also family-friendly along with the One Nite Alone...Tour. There are clean lyrics and no explicit ones.The tour is R&B themed along with soul, rock, funk, and pop. Rose Ann Dimalanta is also another touring keyboardist and vocalist for this tour. Candy Dulfer is also the comic foil for this tour though she plays saxophone and lends her vocal talents.
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
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The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster.
Sarah Brightman: La Luna - Live in Concert
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Superstar crossover vocalist Sarah Brightman greets the new millennium with a bold sense of her unique musical niche in this live concert, La Luna. Drawing heavily from her same-titled CD, the material touches on images of the moon that reinforce its ambiguity as a force known to draw together "the lunatic, the lover, and the poet" (Brightman's revealing woodsy outfits and tinsel crown do seem to suggest a sort of Titania-like figure out of a New Age Midsummer Night's Dream).
Jennifer Lopez: Feelin' So Good
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This DVD includes the following perfomances: If You Had My Love (1999 VH-1 Fashion Awards), If You Had My Love (video) Madison Square Garden Performance with Marc Anthony, No me Ames (video), Let's get Loud (1999 Women's World Cup), Waiting for Tonight (megamix video), If You Had My Love (1999 Blockbuster Music Awards), Baila (video), Feelin' So Good (video), Plus exclusive interviews from family and friends.
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
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Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor of the record label's 25th anniversary. The highly significant place that Arista Records holds in rock history is highlighted here by the high quality of the music performances and the excitement of the celebrities who introduce each segment. Packed with celebrity guests and classic music, this is a once-in-a-lifetime concert.
Britney Spears - Live and More!
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Watch 'Princess of Pop' Britney Spears cavorting in the sun and surf in "Live and More!" Part concert video and part travelogue, this fun-filled tv special features eight songs performed live on Hawaii's Waikiki Beach in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans, as seen originally aired on Fox. These songs are interspersed with clips of Britney's down time in Hawaii. Completing this grab bag are three music videos and clips from her "Saturday Night Live" appearances.
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
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Bridges to Babylon Tour '97–98 by The Rolling Stones is a video from a concert which was filmed in St. Louis, Missouri 12-December-1997 during the Bridges to Babylon Tour 1997-1998. It features a single, massive oval video screen behind the band on the main stage, a stripped-down set on a small stage in the middle of the arena floor, and guest appearances by Dave Matthews ("Wild Horses") and Josh Redman.
Fleetwood Mac: The Dance
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Recorded live at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, Fleetwood Mac performs their greatest hits – including the classics 'Rhiannon', 'Everywhere', 'Dreams', 'Don't Stop' and 'Landslide' – and several new songs.
Mickey's Fun Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World
Executive Producer
Sing, dance, and play along with Mickey and the gang in fun-filled musical adventures! It's easy as you read the on-screen lyrics to favorite kid songs! In BEACH PARTY AT WALT DISNEY WORLD, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Tigger, and The Sing-Along Kids hit the waves and have a ball at Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Shark Reef, and more. What a cool place to have oceans of fun!
Woodstock 94
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The "sequel" to the first Woodstock concert, during its 25th anniversery, featuring performances from bands like Green Day, Metallica, Cypress Hill, Blind Melon, Aerosmith, Nine Inch Nails, Rollins Band, Collective Soul, Blues Traveller and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others.
Mickey's Fun Songs: Let's Go to the Circus!
Executive Producer
In Let's Go To The Circus!, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and The Sing-Along Kids head to the Big Top to become a part of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus! With Elephants, Lions, Clowns and Mickey, it's really The Greatest Show On Earth!
Mickey's Fun Songs: Campout at Walt Disney World
Executive Producer
Sing, dance, and play along with Mickey and the gang in fun-filled musical adventures! It's easy as you read the on-screen lyrics to favorite kid songs! In CAMPOUT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and the Sing-Along Kids pitch their tents and explore Discovery Island, River Country, and even participate in a Talent Show! It's the most fun you'll have on a campout!
Prince: The Hits Collection
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The Hits Collection is a collection of music videos released in 1993 to accompany the Prince's greatest hits collection, The Hits/The B-Sides. Being a single VHS cassette/DVD, the collection is only an hour long and excludes many tracks from the audio release
Pete Townshend Live in New York Featuring Psychoderelict
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A performance from Townshend's first North American solo tour was broadcast live from the theatre of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York in August 1993. The concert was in three parts: an opening session of eight songs, a complete performance of Psychoderelict and an encore of a further five songs.
Paul McCartney: Unplugged
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Unplugged is a live performance by Paul McCartney, recorded 25 January 1991.
Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs
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The Kidsongs Kids are swept off to SillyDillyVille and the silliness begins! A walk "Down By The Bay" finds a llama in pajamas, a pet pig who wears a wig and a whale with a polka dotted tail! The kids are charmed when they meet "Jim Along Josie", a marvelous orangutan who has 20 different ways to make you laugh. It gets even sillier when the very cute "Purple People Eater" comes to earth and announces his intention to be a rock star.
Paula Poundstone: Cats, Cops and Stuff
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Paula live in San Francisco, November 1990.
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
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The Immaculate Collection is the first commercially released greatest videos compilation by singer Madonna. Released on November 13, 1990 to accompany the audio CD, it contained hits spanning 1983-1990. The collection won "Best Long Form Video" category at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. Includes the following videos: 1. Lucky Star 2. Borderline 3. Like a Virgin 4. Material Girl 5. Papa Don't Preach 6. Open Your Heart 7. La Isla Bonita 8. Like a Prayer 9. Express Yourself 10. Cherish 11. Oh Father 12. Vogue 13. Vogue (1990 MTV Awards Show Performance)
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
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Taped in Chicago for HBO in 1990. The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.
Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster
Producer
The Kidsongs Kids go for a wild ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain, singing and dancing all the way.
Kidsongs: Ride the Roller Coaster
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The Kidsongs Kids go for a wild ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain, singing and dancing all the way.
The Best of All Star Band: Live in Concert
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Whatever You Want - Status Quo Rockin' All Over The World - Status Quo Dirty Water - Status Quo In The Army Now - Status Quo Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton Tearin' Us Apart - Eric Clapton In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins Sussudio - Phil Collins Mama - Genesis Throwing It All Away - Genesis Turn It On Again (Medley) - Genesis Solid Rock - Dire Straits / Eric Clapton Think I Love You Too Much - Dire Straits / Eric Clapton Money For Nothing - Dire Straits / Eric Clapton Sacrifice - Elton John / Dire Straits / Eric Clapton Sad Songs (Say So Much) - Elton John / Dire Straits / Eric Clapton
Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
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The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.
George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
Director
George Carlin changes his act by bringing politics into the act, but also talks about the People he can do without, Keeping People Alert, and Cars and Driving part 2.
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
Director
Variety magic and comedy.
Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
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Stand-Up Confidential is a 1987 stand-up comedy special and the first starring Jerry Seinfeld with some skit inserts which were co-written by Joel Hodgson. The special aired on HBO on September 5, 1987 from Los Angeles, California.
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
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In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line
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In this concert, a take-off on the play "A Chorus Line," comic Billy Crystal uses the premise of auditions for a Broadway musical to play various characters trying out for the parts.
Eddie Murphy: Delirious
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En directo desde el Constitution Hall de Washington DC, especial del cómico Eddie Murphy, cuando contaba con 22 años de edad, de más de 60 minutos en los que habla sobre su infancia, el sexo, o el show business.
The Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek Theatre
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Recorded at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California in 1982, this concert was the last date on the Doobie Brothers' "Farewell Tour". An emotional performance containing all their best loved hits from across their career and they were joined by founding members Tom Johnston, John Hartman, Tiran Porter and Michael Hossack. The band are in fantastic form and rise to the occasion magnificently, they can rarely have delivered a better performance. Tracks: Listen To The Music, Sweet Maxine, Rockin' Down The Highway, You Belong To Me, Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me), Long Train Runnin', Black Water, Minute By Minute, Slat Key Soquel Rag, I Keep Forgettin', Out On The Streets, What A Fool Believes, Jesus Is Just Alright, Takin' It To The Streets, China Grove, Listen To The Music Plus 5 tracks from the concert that were cut from the original 1982 film: Little Darling (I Need You), One Step Closer, Dependin' On You, Real Love, No Stoppin' Us Now. Band Interviews.
Rod Stewart: Tonight He's Yours
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Rod Stewart performs 20 full length songs in this concert special.
This Is Your Life: 30th Anniversary Special
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30th anniversary special of This is Your Life, hosted by David Frost.