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David Bowie gives green light to musical

David Bowie has given the green light for his songs to be used in a musical, according to reports.

The Guardian reports that the singer has given permission for his music to be used in 'Heroes: The Musical', which is set to be performed in London next year.

Deep Singh, who wrote the musical, expressed his surprise at the good news, claiming that he had not expected to be given permission. He said:

"We could not really believe it when they gave us permission. His people had warned us that it was very unlikely that he would be interested and that he had been asked many times before."

"We did not want Mr Bowie to think it was going to be a tribute show, and that seems to have had an effect. Mr Bowie's representatives have been incredibly supportive when we have asked them for things and yet hands-off in terms of letting us get on with the project."

Watch David Bowie performing 'Heroes' live below: