David Oke Classroom, Footscray, 2014Of course my class didn’t know about David Bowie. They were more interested in One Direction and Five Seconds of Summer. One student claimed that his dad liked Bowie.
David Oke Deakin University, Geelong, March 16 1982We stood on a walkway on the second level of the science building. We could feel the music coming up through our feet.
David Oke Graceland, Memphis, December 2013Before entering the Graceland tour I explained to my sons that we were about to enter holy ground, that there are people here who worship Elvis. “In other words,” I said, “Show some respect.”
David Oke Geelong, and Point Lonsdale Caravan Park, 1974Mum thought that Funeral For A Friend sounded a bit like a Bach chorale. I was careful to not play Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting too loudly.
David Oke Sun Studio, Memphis. December 2013We had been given strict instruction to not touch any instruments. The piano lid was open. The piano stool awaited. Will I or won't I?