RIP: David Bowie 1947 - 2016

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OldCorpse

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Bowie was a musician first and foremost of course, but he was also an actor in some memorable films, even a lead as in The Man Who Fell To Earth, so I think it's OK to have a little remembrance to a remarkable artist.

I've been a Bowie fan since my teen years, and remained one throughout his career. He changed popular music, and his impact was enormous.

Sad for all the obvious reasons, but glad he got to do so much, including one last album, Blackstar.

Time to listen to some old albums.
 
So strange- I just read a NYT story last night about his new album-
How it was so Bowie- new and different, bold and brilliant.
How he'd remained in the spotlight even while
not doing interviews for more than 15 years.
Still a bit of an enigma after almost 50 years of...well, Fame.
Then I wake up and he's dead of cancer at 69... writing and recording his last album while dying of cancer...
What a loss.

How does anyone stage-manage their own death as dramatically as Bowie appears to have done: releasing their most acclaimed album in decades,
filled with strange, enigmatic songs whose meaning suddenly became apparent when their author dies two days later?
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http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jan/11/david-bowie-man-who-thrilled-the-world-appreciation

Dozens of songs I could post, but I'll go with this one.

Then we could be heroes, just for one day.

 
Very few artists successfully reinvent their personas during their careers. Miles Davis and Bob Dylan come to mind. But none did it as dramatically, successfully, or with nearly as much impact as David Bowie. Of course, it helps to create good music.

Love this scene from Extras.

 
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