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Posted on 1/11/16 at 8:32 am
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
54792 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 8:32 am
frick Cancer

(CNN)David Bowie, whose incomparable sound and chameleon-like ability to reinvent himself made him a pop music fixture for more than four decades, has died. He was 69.

Bowie died Sunday after an 18-month battle with cancer, his publicist Steve Martin told CNN.

"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 family's privacy during their time of grief," said a statement posted on his official social media accounts.
Posted by Duke
Twin Lakes, CO
Member since Jan 2008
35642 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 8:35 am to
If it was pudgy white Duke I would have been worried.

Sad day for entertainment. One of the most iconic artist in the last half century leaves us. Sad as it is, we all know David Bowie actually got out there and lived.
Posted by Agforlife
Somewhere in the Brazos Valley
Member since Nov 2012
20102 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 8:57 am to
His music was not my thing but he was an extremely talented man who will be missed. RIP
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 9:22 am to
Goddamn this one hurts.

He was never on my list of favorites, but as I sit here at work listening to Bowie, he probably should have been. One of those quiet influences on my life and tastes in music. So brilliant.
Posted by DrunkenStuporMan
The Mothership
Member since Dec 2012
5855 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 9:32 am to
quote:

his publicist Steve Martin told CNN.
You are truly a super star if you can get Steve Martin to be your publicist.
Posted by Kentucker
Cincinnati, KY
Member since Apr 2013
19351 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:02 am to
David Bowie gone. Wow. And to cancer. frick.

The man lived, like Duke said.
Posted by CrimsonCrusade
Member since Jan 2014
5156 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:04 am to
He far outlived most famous musicians.
Posted by scrooster
Resident Ethicist
Member since Jul 2012
37716 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 11:13 am to
Bowie was a genius. He was definitely out there - but he was a genius. Very unique. His lyrics were, at times, incredible - especially when meshed with his music and the way he integrated every available form of making sound with his words.

My favorite Bowie songs ...

Changes

Young Americans

Kooks (Reminds me of my first child ... my ex-wife used to sing this to my baby daughter all the time.)

Under Pressure (Official Video) ... he co-wrote this one with Queen, and it was a duet of sorts although most people don't recognize Bowie on the vocals.







Posted by 1 Damn Good Dawg Man
Buckhead Atlanta
Member since Nov 2015
331 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 1:52 pm to
A lot of his stuff was before my time, but I still love it. Hell of a talent. Entertained right to the end. The Lazarus video that came out a few days ago... wow.
Posted by StrawsDrawnAtRandom
Member since Sep 2013
21146 posts
Posted on 1/11/16 at 1:58 pm to
Goodness I hate when celebrities die because I have to see it everywhere.

I don't even get sad -- this is what happens. People die. I don't feel bad when I read the headline, I feel agitated.

Because it will be on every corner of the internet. Hope the other celebrities survive for a while.
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