when did david bowie appear on tgif 1999

David Bowie appeared on TFI Friday in October 1999 , specifically on 1 October 1999. He took part in Chris Evans’ “In The Chair” interview slot and also performed “Survive,” “Rebel Rebel,” and “China Girl.”

Quick scoop

The clearest date match for Bowie’s 1999 appearance is 1 October 1999. A later Bowie site recap also confirms the show was in October 1999 and describes it as one of his standout TV appearances.

What he did on the show

• Interviewed with Chris Evans in the regular chair segment.

• Performed “Survive.”

• Performed “Rebel Rebel.”

• Performed “China Girl,” which was later noted as previously unseen in full.

Note on the title

The show was TFI Friday , not “TGIF.” The wording in your question looks like a common mix-up, but the Bowie appearance being discussed is the 1999 TFI Friday episode.

TL;DR: David Bowie appeared on TFI Friday on 1 October 1999.