RIP David Bowie

[Cato]

That's knocked me sideways.

As others have already said, there are some people who you think of as just being too iconic to die. They've been present all your life & at least on some level, it seems you think they always will be.

Edited January 11, 2016 by Cato

[FlatEric]

I echo the thoughts of all so far.

Always had him in the background , no matter how my musical tastes swung
but it is only in the last 6 or 7 years, I have Really appreciated his contribution.
Never met the guy, never seen him live but as I sit here typing this, I have a lump
in my throat and a sad face.
The likes of someone like him coming around again, is very, very unlikely.

Top bloke.

[taunton-hobbit]

Sad loss - I did a short season with him at The Marquee (Wardour Street), back in the day.
A very professional, pleasant and talented man, the world of music just lost another special star.
RIP David.

[dlloyd]

Complete shock here.

[lowdown]

Very sad news.
Such a very versatile Musician, always had something different to offer.

[oldbass]

..ziggy played guitar.......

I cant believe it. A real icon, the first avant garde musicaly visual artist...influencing so many acts that followed and never to be repeated.
I feel bit teary.

Edited January 11, 2016 by ians

[Japhet]

Massive shock. The most creative artist I've ever known. Don't really have any words to describe how sad I feel.

[lou24d53]

Absolutely gutted at this news this morning.

I was lucky enough to see him live, just the once, during The Reality Tour in the SECC Glasgow back in November 2003.

We managed to get in early enough to get right down the front.

It is still what I consider to be the best gig I've ever been to this day.

[leftybassman392]

I hope it's not out of place to offer one of my favourite songs of his as a personal tribute:

[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2HWuR2mq5M"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2HWuR2mq5M[/url]

[MrDaveTheBass]

The news is still only just starting to sink in. I never met him, never knew him, but I'm really shocked at how much this sad news has affected me. Absolutely gutted.

[blue]

This is awful.

He was a real cool cat.

Space Oddity, how cool was that.

David's art will always be relevant.

RIP

blue

Edited January 11, 2016 by blue

[Luulox]

RIP to someone who definitely inspired masses of people and reshaped pop music more than once. He will be missed. I thought new album sounded somewhat like a goodbye.

[Twincam]

I don't know why but this actually made me really upset. Shed a few tears.
Wasn't a big fan, although I liked his music and thought of him as a pioneer etc.
I guess I am a big fan after all. Huge respect for him. Thought he was a cool guy.

Assumed he would live forever. 69 isn't young but its not old in this day and age.

[ebenezer]

Yes, very sad news.......RIP

[alyctes]

[charic]

RIP Goblin King

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

I like a lot of his early classic stuff , but never really a fan .
I've just remembered , me as a 9 or 10 year old , on the way home from a local fayre.

For some reason , I got my face painted like the alladinsane l p cover . Pretty cool.

Bizarre

Rip

[spectoremg]

Very very sad, particularly after reading these messages.
And I echo the sentiment in the first post - he always seemed a very gentle man.
Genius. Innovator. Legend.

[Musashimonkey]

.... so sad... I'm very grateful for his amazing contribution... a true legend.

[Bassman Sam]

Gutted to hear the news. I've been a fan since Hunky Dory. RIP.

[ambient]

I'm not particularly a fan of his music, but I always admired his creativity, and the fact that he was far more than a 'pop star'.

There's an interesting article here about his recent album. I think that's interesting too, he created albums.

[url="http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/jan/11/was-david-bowie-saying-goodbye-on-blackstar"]http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/jan/11/was-david-bowie-saying-goodbye-on-blackstar[/url]

[XB26354]

I can't believe it. Really sad news. A total icon and uncompromising musician and artist. And what a way for him to leave - with a great new album on his birthday.
RIP.

[howdenspur]

Heard on Radio 6 on the way into work. I don't think I've ever been so stunned by the death of someone outside family and friends. I didn't necessarily love all his creative output all the time, but he has been a presence throughout my adolescent and adult life. RIP

[BassTractor]

Another sad loss.

Very gentle indeed. I met him in '02, and was struck by how he had no star antics at all then, but cared about the well-being of everyone around him - including the cleaning lady.
In my book, that is what class is!

I loved how he integrated relatively simple pop music with relatively avant-garde artistism, and am amongst the many who believe his name will be remembered.

RIP

[roceci]

Just gutted. Absolutely love everything up to Let's Dance. Had to turn the radio off on my way into work, proper welling up at Starman. Didn't get on with Blackstar at first listen but given the circumstances will make efforts to listen afresh now. RIP Dave. Props to Visconti too for being a massive part of what became the legend.