David Bowie Dies At 69

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The legendary singer David Bowie died on January 10th at the age of 69

His son, film director Duncan Jones (also known as Zowie Bowie) confirmed the sad news on twitter and a statement was issued on his social media accounts.

“David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer,” it said, asking for privacy for his family.

The iconic musician known for musical innovation and experimentation with his image died 18 months after being diagnosed with cancer

Tributes have been paid from around the world to the “extraordinary artist” whose last album was released only days ago.

Bowie’s first wife Angie, who is currently appearing on Celebrity Big Brother is to be informed of the sad news later today, and will then be allowed to decide whether or not she will continue appearing in the reality show.

Bowie’s albums over the decades produced a string of hits including, Starman, Changes, Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes and of course space oddity (below):

‘And the stars look very different today’

The Guardian reports: He was known for experimenting across diverse musical genres, and for his alter egos Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane and the Thin White Duke. He also had a notable acting career.

His latest album, Blackstar, was released last week to coincide with his 69th birthday, and had received widespread critical acclaim.

Blackstar was the first Bowie album not to feature a picture of him on the cover: instead, a stylised black star heralded a darker work. On re-examination, there is much in Blackstar to suggest Bowie was saying goodbye, particularly the track Lazarus and the video for the title track, which opens with the image of a dead spaceman.

Tributes were paid on social media. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Tony Visconti, who produced a series of Bowie’s albums, including Young Americans and his seminal Berlin trilogy, Low, Heroes and Lodger, wrote: “He always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way. His death was no different from his life – a work of art.

“He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift. I knew for a year this was the way it would be. I wasn’t, however, prepared for it. He was an extraordinary man, full of love and life. He will always be with us. For now, it is appropriate to cry.”

The producer Brian Eno, who collaborated with Bowie on the Berlin albums, tweeted simply: “Words cannot express: RIP David Bowie”.

Ricky Gervais, the comedian and actor who convinced the famously private Bowie to star as himself in an episode of the 2006 sitcom Extras, wrote: “I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie”.
The rock guitarist Joel Madden, quoting Changes, wrote simply: “Turn and face the strange”.

The rapper Kanye West said: “David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.”
The British prime minister, David Cameron, said: “I grew up listening to and watching the pop genius David Bowie. He was a master of re-invention, who kept getting it right. A huge loss.”

An hour after the news broke, fans began to gather near his apartment on Lafayette Street in the Soho district of New York. The first, Kate Corman, left a candle and flowers. “First Lou Reed, now David Bowie. It’s so sad. Unbelievable. New York is really over now,” she said.
‎At Puckfair, a bar across the street from Bowie’s apartment and frequented by the singer, the barman played a string of his hits – Jean Genie, Let’s Dance and Heroes. “It’s hard to put into words what he gave us in his songs,” said late-night drinker Bill Marlborough. “If you don’t feel it, I can’t explain.”

RIP David, the world will miss you

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