It is hard to not respect the impact David Bowie (born David Jones) had on the music world. I remember seeing him for the first time on MTV in 1984 (yes kids - MTV was around then AND showed music videos) in the "Let's Dance" video while on vacation to my Aunt & Uncle's house in California. Not only a talented musician Bowie also immersed himself in acting (best known for his role in 1986's "Labyrinth") and producing for such artists and Lou Reed and Mott the Hoople. The man who introduced us to Ziggy Stardust in "Space Oddity", encouraged individualism in "Under Pressure", and collaborated with Mick Jagger on the carefree timeless hit "Dancing In the Streets" is sadly now gone - the victim of an 18-month battle with cancer. During this time he dedicated himself to his craft and even had a new single debut within the past few weeks. May his contributions live on and continue to inspire new generations of musicians.
David Bowie
1947 - 2016
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