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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35278872

So, so sad.

Very sad.

RIP David

RIP David Bowie
I sure never seen that one coming :-( :-(

been ill for some time, apparently.......

bye David

RIP David Robert Jones<3

aka David Bowie

RIP <3

That's all the main news channels are talking about. However sad for his family and genuine friends, it's an awful lot of air time.

I agree Det OTT- Radio 4 news was full of it, even to the extent of asking "invited guests" The Archbishop of Canterbury and Mr Corbin to comment !

A real legend. RIP

Andy

Always sad when a person dies, but such a fuss when it's a pop star! I suppose we will be inundated with his music for some time to come.

more than likely Phyll - I know little of David Bowie but obviously he had a great following

However, BBC news this morning was just about him and nothing else

He wasn't just a pop star. He was one of the most influential artists of his generation. He also was an acclaimed actor.

Worth a lot more air time than reality TV ****. Or sporting speculations.

Very sad news.


1972

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v--IqqusnNQ

for those of us of a certain age who can probably still sing along to all his songs from the 70's and later, or just for myself.

I won't say RIP, people who have contributed so much never really die do they?

As Guinevere says there is a lot more to David Bowie than his hit songs. He was one of the most influential people in the development of media over his lifetime, an influence that will not fade away after the next few days of saturated retro. BTW the new album is terrific.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkv-TobaSpE

http://blogs.indiewire.com/pressplay/watch-david-bowie-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-and-an-immortal-soundtrack-20150924

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-people-bowie-death-idUSKCN0UP0KD20160111

<3

Sad news, as is whenever anyone passes away.

I must say, though that his music was never my cup of tea and I do think the media air time is way too much.

Sad, loved some of his music but absolutely enthralled by the film Labrynth as were my children.

Re the wall to wall coverage.....he does deserve it IMO.

No other artist was such a chameleon and there will never be another who would come close.

The news programmes give the public what they want.

Remember the air time given to Diana's death?

A substantial number of viewers are watching for the Bowie coverage so that's what is being broadcast. I got bored with the coverage of Diana but that's what others wanted. So I had to lump it. :-D

Elvis 1977, Lennon 1980, Mercury 1991..the tv , the radio, the press all devoted hours of coverage, because these were people like Bowie who were creators of something that would last way past their life times, and mine.

"The sniper in the brain"...jeez I wish I'd written anything half as good as that one line .

"Time" (worth listening to for Mick Ronson alone) warning some words might shock
:-D ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQSZR3NSqm8

and a couple of favourites

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFlsm3zqSv8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3dtDdO5Op4

http://www.5years.com/heddon.htm ( re Ziggy cover)

He was a very gifted talent who will be missed

RIP my hero <3

A hero, and, in real life, a true gentleman. <3

I 'met' him once. Rather, he sent me flying - to the floor!!
I was having one of my night time strolls, (something I'd done since the age of 12)and was behind the Mayflower in Southampton. As I walked past a coach, in one movement, the door opened and this guy jumped out and whacked into me, sending me slapping into the tarmac.

It was David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust! gear!!

He was soooo apologetic. Picked me up, Made sure I was okay etc.
I realised who it was, but, being slightly embarrassed, a moody teenager and in 'walking mode', I just said 'That's alright' and strolled off!
He shouted 'Are you sure you're okay' as I disappeared around the corner as fast as I could!!

My knee hurt!