David "Bowie" Robert Jones; 1947 – 2016
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Topic: David "Bowie" Robert Jones; 1947 – 2016
Posted By: Icarium
Subject: David "Bowie" Robert Jones; 1947 – 2016
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 02:39
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We are now saying goodbye to the most pivotal singer/songwriter to have ever graced this field of rock and beyond. From an Alien from mars, to the rebellious man who sold the world, to a man who wanted changes, to the man who raised up to the Ziggi stared heaven to even become Aladdin Sane, from sexy Pin Ups, to shiny Diamond Dogs, he went from Low, to a Heroes for many, and for some he even asked you for a Dance, to the end a Black Star shines, as his Legacy will ever shine as the brightest in the stardom of rock. In the Hall of boundless respect and awe for that man’s achievements. May you now found peace and jam along side Mark Bolan, Lou Reed, Bolder and Ronson and the rest of the rock Family in sky. -------------  
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Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 02:46
 I did not expect this. One of the most remarkable personalities in rock. RIP.------------- 
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Posted By: addictedtoprog
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 02:47
| What??? |
Posted By: addictedtoprog
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 02:48
 RIP David. You wud stay forever in our heart. |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 03:00
| Rest in peace, Davey Jones - gone now, but will NEVER be forgotten. |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 03:08
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My deepest condolences to his family and friends. An incalculable loss for popular music. ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: Kazza3
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 03:32
| It's so shocking in the midst of the release of such a great album, looking and sounding so strong and as innovative as ever. My family feels like it's been living on Bowie for the past few months. A musical superstar without peer. |
Posted By: GKR
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 04:00
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Long live David Bowie's legacy! ------------- - From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 04:11
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The Lazarus video is quite difficult (and harrowing) to watch now. For once I'm lost for words, all I can say is thank you Mr Jones. ------------- What? |
Posted By: ole-the-first
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 05:14
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It's just terrible. Why Bowie? Why now? Unfortuantely only after his death we are able to see all those valedictory signs on his last album and the final clips. The saddest news ------------- This night wounds time. |
Posted By: Komandant Shamal
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 05:17
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Blackstar is a great swan-song of the greatest Art Pop singer-songwriter of our time.
rest in peace.
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Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 05:30
Ditto . I learned about his passing from the Italian news this morning. It was shocking to say the least. |
Atavachron wrote:Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 05:30
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Noooo! UNBELIEVABLE! ... I'll get drenched in Blackstar allnight. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 06:40
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Posted By: Dayvenkirq
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 07:09
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Wow! ... Just like that. After the B-day, after Blackstar, ... . Cancer. Either I missed it or he was very secretive about it. RIP, man. (Let me take a crack at it: some celebrities are going to come out and for a tribute will cover some hit singles instead of stuff from Low or Heroes or Station To Station. And my head will go a-spinning.)
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Posted By: AEProgman
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 07:25
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Shocked! Did not know he had cancer...I hate that disease. Thanks for the music and memories Major Tom ------------- 
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Posted By: silverpot
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 07:33
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What a chock, what a loss. |
Posted By: zappaholic
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 07:42
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Rest easy, David. /this year is shaping up to be a real b*****d ------------- "Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard." -- H.L. Mencken |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 08:38
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Holy Crap! I heard it early this morning on the news and am absolutely floored. Like Chris Squire, out of the blue and gone way too fast. I'm holding my breath to see who falls next. I guess we're now really living in the age of heroes passing into legend. Thanks for some of the greatest music I've listened to over the last 4 decades. You set the bar high and stood alone in a field of talent unparalleled in the modern age. ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: cemego
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 09:27
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Thank you most of all for the Berlin (Eno) trilogy. Low Heroes and Lodger will always be my favorites! :)
Cancer is taking all my favorites... Chris Squire, Daevid Allen, and now Bowie. I'm worried about those who have reported cancer lately (John Wetton and Rick Davies (of supertramp)). Apparently the house band in the afterlife needs more talent. ------------- listen to streaming stuff! no commercials! http://wmom.servemp3.com:8000/listen.pls |
Posted By: Formentera Lady
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 09:52
R.I.P. Mr Jones. (In his honour I will watch Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence again)  ------------- http://theprogressiveweb.blogspot.de" rel="nofollow - Visit me in Second Life to talk about music. |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 10:36
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An amazing talent....I only saw him onstage once, in the Chicago performance of "The Elephant Man," a dramatic role vs. rock & roll performance! His acting was sublime. RIP David, you changed the trajectory of rock & pop music many times.
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Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 10:54
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Really sad, I knew he had cancer, but didn't imagined it was so advanced. RIP Major Tom
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Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 11:10
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The word 'icon' gets bandied about too much, as do the words 'legend' and 'influential' - in Bowie's case, all these and more seem insufficient. He was quite possibly the most influential singer, songwriter and musician of his generation. Never content staying still, never content in one genre - hell, he invented several genres in his lifetime. I am genuinely gutted at his sudden & unexpected loss - no doubt, people will be quoting & posting their favorite songs, so my humble contribution is this - my favorite of his songs, from my favorite of his many periods & my favorite of his many bands: David Bowie - Thanks for the last 46 years & Rest In Peace -------------  Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Dayvenkirq
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 11:34
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 12:28
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"No ice." Very sad. Over the last month or two I have listened to more Bowie than any other music -- I tend to be obsessive. He has been my favourite singer-songwriter and art pop/rock artist. Just saw the music video for Lazarus the other day when searching for more of his stuff on youtube, and was thinking how he is one of those rare artists whose creativity never waned, and has remained relevant. So many become a parody of themselves later on, just tired musicians reliving their glory days which I find rather sad and pathetic. That said, I still like his albums up to Scary Monsters the best, but I bought Reality and Heathen when they came out so I have not ignored his modern stuff, and like music from all his periods. And Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence and The Hunger are two of my favourite films. Very sad loss. His music has touched so many people and had such massive resonance. |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 13:05
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This has been one of the most perplexing days. My beautiful name brother gone coupled together with a lovely afternoon spent with kids on my lap - shooting the breeze, talk of nature and where we come from. In the back of my mind Bowie lurked - as he's done for the past 20 years - either by way of his words or merely the feel of his music. Those kids though...cute as pandas and they make you forget. 20 minutes later I jumped on my bike and heard the last bit of Station to Station. Wild is the wind had me in tears from the moment it started, and I very rarely cry. Here's to you David and thanks for the music. This Dane is wishing you a fantastic voyage  ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 13:46
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Wow. Didn't hear he was afflicted with cancer until the obituary. Shame to read. RIP ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Tuzvihar
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 13:46
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That's really shocking... and unexpected... R.I.P. Legend. I know it's a shame but I almost don't know his music. I've been meaning to check his output for a long time but never gotten round to it. Will do now. How often does it happen when only the death of an artist prompts you to know them (same happened for me with Lou Reed e.g.)? ------------- "Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent." Charles Bukowski |
Posted By: zravkapt
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 14:43
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I'm just stunned. I found out after work just checking my Facebook. Two days after his last album was released...his last single called "Lazarus". Insane. RIP. ------------- Magma America Great Make Again |
Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 15:14
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My Wife has the same birthday as David, 8th Jan, and we always chose and played a few of our favourite tracks/lps on that day (Hunky Dory and Heroes this year).. To hear of his death this morning was a total shock (though we knew he had been suffering from Cancer) and hearing the songs saturating the radio stations today poignantly brought home how much his music was a vast part of the soundtrack of our lives, whether fans or not. Respect and love; RIP David. ------------- |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 15:44
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So sad...wasn't aware he had cancer until today.
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Posted By: CryoftheCarrots
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 16:51
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My wife and I played Bowie's Reality Tour dvd on Christmas day, so this comes as terribly sad news to lose our beloved teenage idol. The Blackstar/Lazarus video's make so much sense now. RIP David. ------------- "There is a lot in this world to be tense and intense about" MJK |
Posted By: LearsFool
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 18:12
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Tragically, Eno has revealed that Bowie wanted to work with him again, perhaps picking up where Outside left off. http://pitchfork.com/news/62839-brian-eno-remembers-david-bowie-says-they-had-been-discussing-working-together-again/" rel="nofollow - http://pitchfork.com/news/62839-brian-eno-remembers-david-bowie-says-they-had-been-discussing-working-together-again/ -------------  
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Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 19:02
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Well, at least he's got Mick Ronson back as his guitarist. The Man Who Sold the World, Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane. Those two together again. RIP. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: surrogate people
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 19:21
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Terribly sad and unexpected. A unique mixture of cult artist and rock star , I´m not sure everybody is aware of the depth (and in a sense, darkness) of his music. Interestingly, I had been "rediscovering" his work thanks to my teenage daughter during the last year.I don´t think there will ever be another like him, not because there aren`t talented musicians around, but due to the negative changes in music industry in the last decades. But the thought just occured, that we`re nobody´s children at all...after all ------------- Surrogate People they walk on by, they walk on by When they replace you They live your life, they live your life |
Posted By: symphonicman
Date Posted: January 11 2016 at 21:14
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I just heard the new album. Rest in peace. ------------- Master James of St. George. Of the fields and the sky. He used to build castles of stone, steel, and blood. But lines get broken down. |
Posted By: Frosted Celt
Date Posted: January 12 2016 at 01:09
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Shock to the system. Been listening to my Bowie Vinyl & CDs all day. Thought to listen to something else but can't seem to ...... RIP Starman ------------- 
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Posted By: Warthur
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 05:50
WOAH - that'll teach me to take my eye off the ball for as long as I have. I hadn't heard of Allen going. I kind of hope Eno goes ahead with revisiting Outside using his discussions with Bowie as a guide - it's ripe for revisiting and considering how much material they recorded then ended up in the vaults it's the sort of musical archaeology process that is right in Eno's wheelhouse. I already thought Blackstar sounded in parts like an alternative Outside with less Nine Inch Nails influence, so it'd be interesting to see what a version of Outside reconfigured away from the commercial demands of the mid-1990s and taking the existence of Blackstar into account wound end up like.
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Posted By: ZowieZiggy
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 13:33
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Start with "Low" his most prog related album (he was not a prog artist as we all know). Then the wonderful "Station to Station and "Scary Monsters". Grab "Ziggy Stardust" and you have what I have rated with five stars on this site. "Heroes" could also please your ears for its prog orientation. Enjoy the music of this GREAT man. ------------- ZowieZiggy |
Posted By: ZowieZiggy
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 13:36
Start with "Low" his most prog related album (he was not a prog artist as we all know). Then the wonderful "Station to Station and "Scary Monsters". Grab "Ziggy Stardust" and you have what I have rated with five stars on this site. "Heroes" could also please your ears for its prog orientation. Enjoy the music of this GREAT man. ------------- ZowieZiggy |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 15:12
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What is it now.. Wednsday?... yeah.. Wife confirms it. Been in a daze I suppose. I've had Aladdin Sane in my pickup for 3 days now and .. well... that album and especially the title track encapsulated Bowie to me. What a loss, that was a shock that was to hear of Monday morning. Labelling musicians as geniuses is as overdone as it is many times simply idiotic. As we all know, Bowie was special, he just didn't make good music. He transcended that. Needless to say. RIP man and thanks for so much enjoyment your music gave me. Speaking of Aladdin Sane. I thought this summed up what Bowie was especially well. That song gave us what could be easily considered one of the top insturmental solos of the modern rock era. If you can think of any more famous piano or keyboard solo, you would be a better man than me. It is a famous one, but it was vintage Bowie how it came to exist. http://indieethos.com/2013/04/20/40-years-later-mike-garson-recalls-what-it-was-like-to-record-aladdin-sane-with-david-bowie/" rel="nofollow - http://indieethos.com/2013/04/20/40-years-later-mike-garson-recalls-what-it-was-like-to-record-aladdin-sane-with-david-bowie/ 'I had told Bowie about the avant-garde thing. When I was recording the Aladdin Sane track for Bowie, it was just two chords, an A and a G chord, and the band was playing very simple English rock and roll. And Bowie said: 'play a solo on this.' I had just met him, so I played a blues solo, but then he said: 'No, that’s not what I want.' And then I played a latin solo. Again, Bowie said: 'No no, that’s not what I want.' He then continued: 'You told me you play that avant-garde music. Play that stuff!' And I said: 'Are you sure? ‘Cause you might not be working anymore!'. So I did the solo that everybody knows today, in one take. And to this day, I still receive emails about it. Every day. I always tell people that Bowie is the best producer I ever met, because he lets me do my thing ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Frosted Celt
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 15:57
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I'm really digging the latest Bowie release ; Blackstar. It's made me wonder what I've missed. I'm a huge fan of Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs,Ziggy Stardust, Station to Station, The Man Who Sold The Earth & Blackstar. Others I like but not quite as much : Hunky Dory, 1.Outside & Earthling. I'm not a real big fan of Let's Dance ..althought it's quite catchy its a bit too commercial sounding for my tastes. I like his Jazzy , rock and industrial tinged stuff I guess. Any album reccs ? Edit: I should have said I already plan to look into Heroes, Heathen & Scary Monsters. Anything else to look into ? -------------
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Posted By: Rockinrobin
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 19:41
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Should checkout Bowie live at the Beeb (BBC) Box set Disc Two has some great guitar licks by Ronno ( such an underrated guitarist), also has a killer version of White Light/White Heat R ------------- If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library. Frank Zappa |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 20:16
| I liked his early hits. Then his voice changed and became much more guttural and deep, and seemed to stay that way for the rest of his career, though I admit I haven't really followed him. I also admit to a strong liking for the song "China Girl". Some great guitar licks there too |
Posted By: The Doctor
Date Posted: January 13 2016 at 21:55
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I've always been a huge fan of his and was shocked to hear of his passing. Dismayed that Bowie is gone. Tonight I'm listening to his album The Next Day and strangely enough the lyric to the first song/title track goes something like "Here I am, not quite dying, my body left to rot in a hollow tree." Seems somewhat prophetic, considering...Rest in peace, sir. Thank you for sharing your music with all of us. ------------- I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you? |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: January 14 2016 at 06:21
RIP, David.
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 14 2016 at 22:35
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He will be missed. I had a cassette copied from LP of Heroes for a while back. I didn't seriously get into his music until I bought the album Outside when it came out. Then he was one of those artists where I had to get the new album right away when it came out As I explored backwards in his discography, I found lots of great stuff. Some fans might differ with me, but his best albums are those that have at least one progressive rock musician. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: Son.of.Tiresias
Date Posted: March 02 2016 at 10:57
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As a kid I liked "Space Oddity" and "Starman" alot but it was "The Jean Genie" that was so cool. The transition period from space stuff to glam was superb, very proggy in pop music really. As Ziggy Stardust was his finest hour, Aladdin not so much for me... back in the day. Thanks for the cool glam, David. It was space stuff :) RIP
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Posted By: uduwudu
Date Posted: March 08 2016 at 02:51
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To me David Bowie was a very progressive rock artist. Using pop camouflage in his first move of adroit irony he sold some exquisite and among a few fun tracks a lot of very serious albums. A huge and amusing deceit; he sold an image and provided great music. Outside, Earthling, Black Star, Heroes, Station To Station, Scary Monsters, Low, Lodger, Reality, The Next Day, Diamond Dogs (for the most part) are hardly top 40 oriented fare and when he did (Ziggy Stardust it was a set of how fine pop and pop rock could be). He even managed to get Fripp into the pop charts (Heroes). Bet RF never saw that one coming. He paired up with some superb guitarists, and other major collaborators (Eno) created terrific bands; changed direction and even his lesser moments (the Young Americans album) has classic material - the title track and Fame. He staged his entrance, his stay, even, to an extent his exit. Just playing his Montreux 2002 concert; almost certainly worthy of official release like so many other Montreux releases. Low is the encore. He and all are having a fun and great time. He had a bit of a run in with FZ (worth seeking out Adrian Belew's story of that; it was about Adrian Belew) and like FZ I shall mourn his passing by playing and so celebrating their most worthy lives and musical accomplishments. And yes, he was a fine actor as well. His portrayal of Nikolai Tesla (The Prestige) had me thinking... that was Bowie? Goodbye Spaceboy. |