David Bowie has died

[Bigstef]

Bummer. His new album is getting great reviews BTW. I think he knew he was going, so wanted to get this last album out and by George, he did.

Exactly i'm in shock............ I've listen Blackstar 2 times now all i can say it's feel freedom........ RIP Mr.Bowie

[chilli42]

Wow, that really is depressing. One of the favorite artists from my youth. Saw him in concert at the Masonic Temple theater in Detroit during his Diamond Dogs tour, the four of us smoked a substantial bag of weed watching the concert (this was the norm at concerts then). He just released a terrific new album. As usual, pushing the edges of creativity. RIP.

[Rimbuman]

Too young.

[Homburg]

The world is poorer today. RIP.

[gandalf12]

A legend within the music industry and a great loss. RIP David

[callaway]

Wait it could be a false alarm as there are reports his website was hacked, lets hope its true

Hope it is true? Are you for real? The guy is a legend

[callaway]

Music legend David Bowie dies

LONDON: -- Singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 following a battle with cancer.

His son confirmed the news and a statement was released on his official social media accounts.

"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer," it said.

"While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief."

Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35278872

-- BBC 2016-01-11

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David Bowie death

(CNN)David Bowie, whose ground-breaking sound and chameleon-like ability to reinvent himself made him a pop music fixture for more than four decades, has died. He had just turned 69 last week. Bowie died Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer, his publicist Steve Martin told CNN.

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/11/entertainment/david-bowie-death/index.html

-- CNN 2016-01-11

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David Bowie Dead at 69

Iconic singer had been battling cancer for past 18 months

By Kory Grow January 11, 2016

David Bowie, the legendary singer-songwriter and actor, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

The artist's Facebook page announced the news, with the singer's rep confirming his death to Rolling Stone. "David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer," the statement read. "While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief."

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/david-bowie-dead-at-69-20160111

-- Rolling Stone 2016-01-11

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Musical legend David Bowie has died

Singer David Bowie has died after an 18-month battle with cancer, his publicity company said.

David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the familys privacy during their time of grief, read a statement on Bowies Facebook page dated Sunday.

Stars, politicians and fans rushed online to pay their respects. British Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: 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.

Steve Martin from Bowies publicity company Nasty Little Man confirmed the Facebook report was accurate. Its not a hoax, he told Reuters.

Reuters

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2016-01-11

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Iconic singer David Bowie dies at 69

MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer

NEW YORK (AP) David Bowie, the innovative and iconic singer whose illustrious career lasted five decades with hits like "Fame," ''Heroes" and "Let's Dance," died Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was 69.

Representative Steve Martin said early Monday that Bowie died "peacefully" and was surrounded by family. The singer had battled cancer for 18 months.

"While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's privacy during their time of grief," the statement read. No more details were provided.

Bowie turned 69 on Friday, the same day he released a new album called "Blackstar."

Bowie, who was born David Jones, came of age in the glam rock era of the early 1970s. He had a striking androgynous look in his early days and was known for changing his looks and sounds. The stuttering rock sound of "Changes" gave way to the disco soul of "Young Americans," co-written with John Lennon, to a droning collaboration with Brian Eno in Berlin that produced "Heroes."

He had some of his biggest successes in the early 1980s with the stylist "Let's Dance," and a massive American tour.

"My entire career, I've only really worked with the same subject matter," Bowie told The Associated Press in a 2002 interview. "The trousers may change, but the actual words and subjects I've always chosen to write with are things to do with isolation, abandonment, fear and anxiety all of the high points of one's life."

His performance of "Heroes" was a highlight of a concert for rescue workers after the 2001 World Trade Center attacks.

"What I'm most proud of is that I can't help but notice that I've affected the vocabulary of pop music. For me, frankly, as an artist, that's the most satisfying thing for the ego."

Bowie kept a low profile in recent years after reportedly suffering a heart attack in the 2000s. He made a moody album three years ago called "The Next Day" his first recording in a decade which was made in secret in New York City. "Blackstar," which earned positive reviews from critics, represented yet another stylistic shift, as he gathered jazz players to join him.

Bowie was married to international supermodel Iman since 1992.

British Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted that Bowie's death is "a huge loss."

He wrote he had grown up listening to and watching Bowie and called the singer a "master of reinvention" and a pop genius who kept on getting it right.

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AP entertainment writer Dave Bauder contributed to this report.

-- (c) Associated Press 2016-01-11

I have never heard him sing, I could not even name any of his songs, but he was obviously a big star, so may he rest in peace.

Bass player obviously into music and doesnt know Bowie? Respectfully what cave system have you lived in for the last 40 years?

[Sutty]

A modest man with an exeptonal talent. His music was my youth. I had the greatest honor of meeting the man back stage at live aid 1985. Something I will never forget. RIP now job done here enjoy jamming with Freddie now. Thanks for the music and memories. Condolences to the family.

[Somtamnication]

They are dying all around us. RIP David. Thanks for the music.

[me313]

An energetic spirit of bright light on this gravity-bound planet has shifted into another dimension, hope I can hook up with him in the parallel universe where he has journeyed into the (after)life , where he is sure to illuminate whatever sphere he inhabits to render it more kaleidoscopic, loving, kind and interesting because his spirit must shine and illuminate on the duller planes and dimensions and will continue to do so wherever he has gone.

Edited January 11, 2016 by me313

[MrTee]

The world is poorer today. RIP.

But, heaven just got a whole lot cooler!

[oxo1947]

Ground control to Major Tom.
Your circuits dead,there's something wrong..............

What a talent, ---- What a loss.-----------RIP

[Beats56]

Man this floored me. Great artist of our time. RIP my man.

[BangkokKen]

Weird how we all us Europeans/US are supposedly having a life expectancy of 88 years old and yet hardly anyone we see departing reaches 80.

[Sutty]

Weird how we all us Europeans/US are supposedly having a life expectancy of 88 years old and yet hardly anyone we see departing reaches 80.

Cancer has no respect for age/color/creed/wealthy or poor.

[MockingJay]

Bad start into 2016... RIP David!

[joboss]

Bummer. His new album is getting great reviews BTW. I think he knew he was going, so wanted to get this last album out and by George, he did.

Yep... A hero performer to the end.

[dontejo]

We will be heroes , just for one day . R.I.P.

[madpat]

Planet Earth to Major Tom your body is dead but your memories live on.

Thank you for everything Mr Bowie

[alfredthegreat]

Gutted! Was my favourite.

[dogpatch55]

A sad day.. A great loss.. Did some great songs..

[luckyman]

He was a true hero of his time...RIP David

[VINCENT2012]

these kind of people never die because they where already a legend in their life time.....!

[phitsanulokjohn]

It's a God awful sad affair.R.i.p David.

[thaiduncankk]

25 albums, his last released last week on his 69th birthday, and every single one of them not even remotely similar to any of the others.

Musical genious, his music will live forever.

[KarenBravo]

Can't get Rebel Rebel out of my head.........

[Tywais]

Inflammatory/off topic post and replies removed.

[lemonjelly]

One more star in the sky tonight

[Slaps]

https://youtu.be/louXPUW7tHU

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[daftdada]

Such an inspiration, a true musical genius. RIP good sir.