He was an inspiration in many ways. I didn't really start appreciating Bowie until the late 90's (as late teenager), but he became a mind blowing figure. I know several people who drew strength from him to challenge their own gender identity or to accept people who were questioning and changing. Even if all that stuff from Bowie was just publicity, just being a tall skinny weirdo was enough for many of us to find confidence in ourselves. He made the world a little more weird, but cool at the same time, and we are all better for it.
Re: David Bowie RIP
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:50 am
by brainpanhandler
Whaaaa...?
Re: David Bowie RIP
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:48 am
by lunarmoth
they were playing his songs on a radio station I stumbled on last night -- i didnt listen in, and had no idea he had died. that's impossible. david bowie is immortal in some peculiar way that has nothing to do with his music
Re: David Bowie RIP
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:19 am
by RocketMan
Happy travels, Ziggy.
Re: David Bowie RIP
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 6:28 am
by 82_28
Seeing ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ was one of the greatest experiences of Philip K. Dick’s life
I hate to say I didn't know or had forgotten he had cancer. So many icons of that unique time are leaving us.
Re: David Bowie RIP
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:11 am
by Sounder
Thank-you 82-28 for the dangerous minds link.
It is because of people like David and Phillip (and VALIS) that we are able to maintain that 'haunting certainty that the unifying principle of this universe is love.'
Thanks to ALL in it's representation called David Bowie.
It was not really public knowledge. Don't feel bad.
I had no idea Bowie was ill.
RIP and thank you David Bowie.
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Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:47 pm
by Burnt Hill
A nice Bowie memory for me was after my then 14 year old son became interested in his music- and the discussions we had over "China Girl". Also that his favorite song was "Rebel Rebel" even after he realized the meaning of the song. I just texted him the news. Yes lunarmoth, he is immortal.