R.I.P Mr David Bowie

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by peteremsley

My 13y ear old told me that he had died this morning. My 17 year old son posted the pic on his facebook page. Lets not tar a whole generation with one brush.

They obviously had good upbringing. I said "a millennial" not "all".

[Bill Douglas]

If I remember correctly, about a year ago one of our guys - it may have been speeder (Denis) spent an evening chatting with him at a party. He described David Bowie as being a English Gentleman.

[s_morrison57]

Here today, gone tomorrow, one of my favorite Bowie songs, I'd put it up if I knew how, fitting for this sad day, I'm bummed at his passing
RIP David, see ya on the other side

[Embraer]

Originally Posted by Paul_Heery

This was taken 3 days before his passing. He had to know his time was short.



From The Concert for New York City. A great performance at a very emotional time.

FYI, that photo above wasn't taken 3 days before his death...it was published 3 days before his death...

[Flieger]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

A Millennial at work today said "Who's David Bowie"

How sad. Even worse, a few months ago I talked with a guy who didn't know who Jimmy Hendricks was! That is blasphemy. Every person should be trained on the classics

Bach
Beethoven
Hendricks

p.s. I knew Targa would be putting in the quintessential "Everyone move up one space". True enough.

Who's Jimmy Hendricks? Is he related to Jimi Hendrix?

[Shaun @ Tru6]

like this version, he was a great man, thanks for posting.

Originally Posted by peteremsley

So much good stuff in this version. Even down to DMs and a bottle cap for percussion. Classy fella.

[Rtrorkt]

his last song and video. Wow

[sand_man]

^^^^speechless

[creaturecat]

Originally Posted by sand_man

^^^^speechless

+ 1

[herr_oberst]

Wow. That's incredible.

[Rtrorkt]

If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes. Apparently Bowie gave the rendition his seal of approval, calling it "the most poignant version of the song ever created."
Blew me away given Bowie's passing

[Pazuzu]

Name a musician.

Recently died. Died at or around 70 years old, within days of his birthday.
Died suddenly of super aggressive cancer
Wrote, sang and toured for many decades
Defined an entire genre of music forever, had dozens of bands copy/mimic/follow them
Was an Englishman who made America their second homeland and lived there until death.
Performed solo, with an established band, and with many collaborators across genres.
Produced an album right before their death, worked literally to the last day.

It's almost creepy. A year ago you wouldn't put those two names together in any list, but they were doppelgangers.

[javadog]

Then there's Blackstar, which I will also need help in understanding...

[ramonesfreak]

And one of them, despite being one of the most deserving, has not been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.....despite obvious declining health for at least 3 years. Screw the HOF. Been there 5 times and will never again step foot in that phony craphole

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

Name a musician.

Recently died. Died at or around 70 years old, within days of his birthday.
Died suddenly of super aggressive cancer
Wrote, sang and toured for many decades
Defined an entire genre of music forever, had dozens of bands copy/mimic/follow them
Was an Englishman who made America their second homeland and lived there until death.
Performed solo, with an established band, and with many collaborators across genres.
Produced an album right before their death, worked literally to the last day.

It's almost creepy. A year ago you wouldn't put those two names together in any list, but they were doppelgangers.

[javadog]

David Bowie Heading for First No. 1 Album in U.S. on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Blackstar'

[javadog]

The Inside Story of David Bowie's Stunning New Album, 'Blackstar' | Rolling Stone

[sand_man]

Thanks, JR! Interesting stuff!

[javadog]

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by ramonesfreak

And one of them, despite being one of the most deserving, has not been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.....despite obvious declining health for at least 3 years. Screw the HOF. Been there 5 times and will never again step foot in that phony craphole

Ok..I'm sorry, but don't know who the other one is that you are describing?

[nzporsche944s2]

Originally Posted by javadog

The Inside Story of David Bowie's Stunning New Album, 'Blackstar' | Rolling Stone

Quote from that article dated 23 November 2015;

"That has led to rumors that Bowie, who underwent emergency heart surgery for a blocked artery after a show in Germany, is in failing health, but everyone involved with ★ insists that's not the case. "He's in fine health," says Visconti. "He's just made a very rigorous album.""

Both of them would have known at that stage this would be his last album