RIP David Bowie

Buona Fortuna · 11-01-2016 09:30AM

Another legend

RIP

Cancer is a total cnut.

8mv · 11-01-2016 09:33AM

So sad. Only last night I was driving two of my girls home listening to Tom Dunne interviewing Gerry Leonard and we were singing along to "Ashes to Ashes". Loved this guy as long as I can remember.

RichBradburn · 11-01-2016 09:36AM

Such a shame. Just put out an album. Gutted.

Rubberlegs · 11-01-2016 09:37AM

I'm not usually shocked by celebrity deaths , but this has genuinely stunned me this morning. As a small child in the 70s his music and image stood out to me, and are some of my earliest memories. RIP David Bowie.
"There's a starman waiting in the sky"

ben.schlomo · 11-01-2016 09:38AM

As his good friend Freddie sang 'only the good die young', RIP.

PressRun · 11-01-2016 09:40AM

Feels weird. Definitely feels like the passing of one of the last old school icons, and Bowie was iconic in the truest sense of the word. It's a bit mad to think of how influential he is, how many artists owe him something, and how legendary he became in his own lifetime. Many artists have to be six feet under before reaching his level.

Bubbaclaus · 11-01-2016 09:41AM

This feels like a family member passing

Howard the Duck · 11-01-2016 09:46AM

Listening to his new album i can't help but laugh a bit. He was an artist to the end, almost like he said "ok i'm dying how can i make this into art". Not sure i can put it into words but i don't have to just listen to the album

gladrags · 11-01-2016 09:49AM

Shocked

Roar · 11-01-2016 09:50AM

Bowie presented a two hour radio show on the BBC in 1979, and it's flipping great

Hello This is David Bowie. It's a bit grey out today but I've got some Perrier water, and a bunch of records... erm, I think if I was walking outside at the moment I would like to be walking on this street... it's 'Love Street' by 'The Doors'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSTjjEMmuk

FanadMan · 11-01-2016 09:52AM

Just heard it on Nova and thought they were going to say the reports were false. Gutted :-(

RIP

K.Flyer · 11-01-2016 09:53AM

The most unique voice, from one of the most unique and original artists ever, gone, but will never ever be forgotten.
Farewell Thin White Duke, safe travels. R.I.P.

steve_r · 11-01-2016 09:56AM

Very sad to see this.
I remember he was due to headline Oxegen many years ago. I didn't know his music and was much more into other bands at the time who have since vanished.
One of my mates was mad into him. He didn't bother with the current music and was made into Bowie, Joy division, talking heads etc. He was gutted when Bowie pulled out for health reasons. I was indifferent at the time, but over the years I really wish I could have seen him live.
In college I really started to appreciate him, and 5 years was always my favorite. I thought "Where are we now" was a great single and had the new album on last night.
It seems stupid now but I was really hoping he'd tour again and I'd get to see him live.

lee_baby_simms · 11-01-2016 09:57AM

There'll never be another. RIP.

legrand · 11-01-2016 09:58AM

"Kooks"

[CHORUS (x2)]
Will you stay in our Lovers' Story
If you stay you won't be sorry
'Cause we believe in you
Soon you'll grow so take a chance
With a couple of Kooks
Hung up on romancing

We bought a lot of things
to keep you warm and dry
And a funny old crib on which the paint won't dry
I bought you a pair of shoes
A trumpet you can blow
And a book of rules
On what to say to people
when they pick on you
'Cause if you stay with us you're gonna be pretty Kookie too

[CHORUS]

And if you ever have to go to school
Remember how they messed up
this old fool
Don't pick fights with the bullies
or the cads
'Cause I'm not much cop at punching other people's Dads
And if the homework brings you down
Then we'll throw it on the fire
And take the car downtown

loved the chorus - cheered me up as a kid at school thinking if only...

Akrasia · 11-01-2016 10:03AM

Ah ****e. RIP David.

My wife and I had our first dance at our wedding to his version of 'Wild is the wind'

The wedding band had never heard the song before and the singer called me before the wedding and said' you bastard, you couldn't have picked a harder song to do justice to'

They did a decent job though

We'll miss knowing that Bowie is around

J Cheever Loophole · 11-01-2016 10:05AM

An absolute giant of rock music for the best part of fifty years, and has left a legacy that will be rich and vibrant for decades to come.

Watch out for 'Bowie at the Beeb', which is bound to get a showing on BBC Four in the coming days. It shows an hour or so of his works - across the years - which illustrates the genius of the man.

Rest In Peace.

melissak · 11-01-2016 10:08AM

Sad. He was a legend

Mint Sauce · 11-01-2016 10:08AM

Icon and Legend gets chucked around a bit often, not in this case, add a musical genius, and your getting close to describing Bowies influence on the music industry. RIP Sir, you might have had your last dance, but you will be a hero, for more than one day.

ben.schlomo wrote: »

As his good friend Freddie sang 'only the good die young', RIP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PbHXMJJ-dY

Re united now. Will be a party in the sky tonight.

Reiketsu · 11-01-2016 10:08AM

I am so devestated about this. I grew up listening to Bowie and he's been one of my favourites for years. Can't find the words....RIP.

Red King · 11-01-2016 10:11AM

Shocked. Total legend.

HalloweenJack · 11-01-2016 10:12AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_myArN2GO40

I was only about 18 or 19 when I started listening to his music but very quickly he became my favourite artist. He had such a treasure trove of work to dig into and find something to like, he touched on so many different styles and did so many so well.

I highly doubt there will ever be another like him, a true music legend.

RIP.

mickrock · 11-01-2016 10:12AM

He is the only celebrity whose death I knew would affect me significantly, and it has. It's like a family member or friend has died.

I've been a fan for 30 years, have nearly all his albums and saw him live several times, the first being Slane in 1987.

Thanks for everything David and RIP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIzE3j84kKU

AudreyHepburn · 11-01-2016 10:20AM

Couldn't believe it when I heard he'd died....somehow you just don't expect these people to go.

RIP David....a true icon.

PTH2009 · 11-01-2016 10:21AM

Ah no. Didnt know he was that serouisly sick because he did release a new album.

Another legend gone and another one I didn't get to see.

Rip

The_Kew_Tour · 11-01-2016 10:26AM

Gutted to hear this morning.

What a performer and he was a genius no question

josephryan1989 · 11-01-2016 10:35AM

Bowie turned down the part of Max Zorin in A View To A Kill.

Imagine the White Duke with his scary eyes and his shark like smile as a Bond villain?

He went on to play the ultimate baddy Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ.

Duggy747 · 11-01-2016 10:37AM

A unique musical behemoth, really won't see the likes of him ever again. Was watching clips of him in his movies only a few days ago, too.

Heroes was one of the earliest songs I remember standing out to me growing up and what got me onto his music.

What a life he had.