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dgwphotography Jan 11 2016 01:19 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jan 11 2016 09:19 AM

David Bowie, 69.

Zvon Jan 11 2016 02:32 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

dgwphotography wrote: David Bowie, 69. Fixed it for you. Holy schmoly. I'm a big fan. I see all these words like legendary & iconic and that doesn't even cover the half of it. Re-invented himself over and over. RIP Ziggy, your stylistic contributions to the arts will be missed.

Edgy MD Jan 11 2016 06:33 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

I listen to the radio today and I think, "Ain't there one damn song that can make me... break down and cry?"

cooby Jan 11 2016 08:32 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Sad. Loved some of his stuff, hated some of it. Do you remember the first time you saw a picture of him? I do, at a local Woolworths! Handsome guy when he wasn't all tarted up though.

themetfairy Jan 11 2016 08:35 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

I didn't realize that Bowie lived in Bermuda for a while until this morning. I'm really surprised - I thought he'd be around for much longer.

d'Kong76 Jan 11 2016 08:36 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Geez, I just posted about him yesterday or Sat. I feel like I put the whammy on him. RIP.

themetfairy Jan 11 2016 08:38 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

And a friend of mine had posted this on Facebook yesterday - [youtube:2wbi9gzs]KPlN8RBP-Ws[/youtube:2wbi9gzs]

dgwphotography Jan 11 2016 09:19 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Zvon wrote: dgwphotography wrote: David Bowie, 69. Fixed it for you. Holy schmoly. I'm a big fan. I see all these words like legendary & iconic and that doesn't even cover the half of it. Re-invented himself over and over. RIP Ziggy, your stylistic contributions to the arts will be missed. thanks that's what I get for typing on my phone at 3 am

d'Kong76 Jan 11 2016 09:43 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

RIP Ziggy, your stylistic contributions to the arts will be missed. I always thought that Ziggy was a about Jimi; left handed taking it all too far, etc. Ziggy Stardust is a character Bowie created with the help of his then-wife, Angela. The character's name was inspired by the '60s psychobilly musician, Legendary Stardust Cowboy. Bowie performed under the Stardust persona for about a year. This specific song is about Stardust growing too conceited: "Making love with his ego, Ziggy sucked up into his mind." Stardust's band, The Spiders From Mars, consequently plan to get revenge on the egotistical front man: "So we bitched about his fans, and should we crush his sweet hands?" Bowie said that the song is "about the ultimate rock superstar destroyed by the fanaticism he creates." More from Songfacts here.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 11 2016 11:17 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Gutted. Actually teared up listening to "Five Years" on the train this morning. This is affecting me a LOT more than these things usually do.

Frayed Knot Jan 11 2016 12:11 PM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

themetfairy wrote: I'm really surprised - I thought he'd be around for much longer. I'm kind of surprised when rock 'n rollers with decadent lifestyles make it as far as they do.

batmagadanleadoff Jan 11 2016 12:18 PM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Frayed Knot wrote: themetfairy wrote: I'm really surprised - I thought he'd be around for much longer. I'm kind of surprised when rock 'n rollers with decadent lifestyles make it as far as they do. That's exactly what I felt like writing when I saw that, but instead, I bit my cyber tongue.

themetfairy Jan 11 2016 12:26 PM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: themetfairy wrote: I'm really surprised - I thought he'd be around for much longer. I'm kind of surprised when rock 'n rollers with decadent lifestyles make it as far as they do. That's exactly what I felt like writing when I saw that, but instead, I bit my cyber tongue. In general I tend to agree with you guys. But Bowie didn't seem all that decadent in his later years. I would have been less shocked if he died 25 years ago than I am that he died now.

d'Kong76 Jan 11 2016 12:31 PM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

And then there's Keith Richards.

sharpie Jan 11 2016 12:38 PM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Bowie outlived Lou Reed and Freddy Mercury but Mick, Keith and Iggy all outlived him. He was a giant. I know of no one who doesn't like at least a good portion of his great period (up to about 1983). I saw him at the very end of that period touring behind "Let's Dance." As I said, a giant. Ashes to ashes, funk to funky.

Frayed Knot Jan 11 2016 02:17 PM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

themetfairy wrote: ... Bowie didn't seem all that decadent in his later years. I would have been less shocked if he died 25 years ago than I am that he died now. His prior life may or may not have had anything to do with his death in this case but, even if he had been clean and sober in recent years, that stuff takes its toll. Bono latched onto to the phrase 'Planet earth is blue' Whether he came up with that on his own or it was fed to him, that's not a bad line to circulate today.

Gwreck Jan 11 2016 03:35 PM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Frayed Knot wrote: Bono latched onto to the phrase 'Planet earth is blue' Whether he came up with that on his own or it was fed to him, that's not a bad line to circulate today. "Space Oddity" and the "Planet Earth is Blue" line in particular was a big part of U2's 2009-2011 tour theme, so doubtful that it was "fed to" anyone in that band.

Edgy MD Jan 11 2016 06:51 PM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Geez, I just posted about him yesterday or Sat. I feel like I put the whammy on him. RIP. We took care of that two years ago. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 08 2013 11:26 AM =#FFFF00]Re: The Spirit of Kurt Loder: Music News of 2013 I've been having this weird feeling for months now that David Bowie is going to die suddenly. I suppose that it's been a few months and there's a new album coming speaks to the inaccuracy of my feelings but you know. If we had a "death pool" at CPG he'd be my ace in the hole kinda pick. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 09 2013 12:23 PM =#FFFF00]Re: The Spirit of Kurt Loder: Music News of 2013 Sadly, a nice pick. He's reportedly had multiple heart attacks, and doesn't fly anymore, right? T'is a shame, as up until about ten years ago, I was CONVINCED he would, like, outlive me. You morbid little freaks more or less even got the date right.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 11 2016 07:21 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

I'm afraid of the words. I'm afraid I can't help it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 11 2016 08:15 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

I have to say, Bowies failure to die until now subsided that fear and I was shocked a little when Wifey Bucket shared the news this morning. I didn't drop to my knees and whip out a ring or anything, but we were riding the escalator at Madison Square Garden to see Bowie perform when we decided to get married. This morning of course I found the entire show on youtube. Seems like everyone has a particular strong memory of the guy though. Right now we're watching a special on him on Palladia.

Zvon Jan 11 2016 08:29 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

I took this .gif into animation shop to attempt to slow it down some. I'd like to see each face for a bit longer as they go by. This might be the most amazing .gif I have ever seen. Bowie really was the most interesting man in the world

Edgy MD Jan 11 2016 09:05 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

Loosest of Mets connections: Taking the stage on SNL as Jerry Seinfeld flies the colors: Sharing a refreshment with Paul Simonen before the Clash's appearance at Shea Stadium: [fimg=500]http://40.media.tumblr.com/81b818de6b8716af7f84cd522fc93c25/tumblr_mfevj5Iamu1rg6irqo1_1280.jpg[/fimg]

Centerfield Jan 12 2016 07:31 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Frayed Knot wrote: themetfairy wrote: I'm really surprised - I thought he'd be around for much longer. I'm kind of surprised when rock 'n rollers with decadent lifestyles make it as far as they do. I'm more in this camp. I was sad to hear about this, and disappointed that he kept the cancer battle private. I think he deserved to hear all the accolades he is getting now while he was still alive. But I understand his desire for privacy. That being said, I have never understood folks' having a strong emotional reaction to the death of celebrities that they never met. I don't think I like movies or music any less than others, but when these folks die, it's never anything more than a fleeting feeling of sadness, or occasionally, regret that I never got a chance to see a musician live. And then within a week or so I forget about the death. Six months from now I'll forget David Bowie is dead. Someone will remind me, then I'll feel sad again for a minute or two. And I don't mean to imply that there is anything wrong with having such a reaction, it's just odd that fans can be so disparate in their feelings.

themetfairy Jan 12 2016 08:24 AM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

I think it has to do with mourning the loss of a connection to someone who brought joy into our lives. Even if we didn't know the artist personally we still enjoyed his/her presence in this world and are sad to have lost it. But as you said, these are feelings and we all have disparate reactions to these things.

Frayed Knot Jan 12 2016 02:20 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

And then there's the story of a 25 y/o Japanese man trying to kill himself over the news of Bowie's death (25? Really? The bulk of his career came before you were born dude!) Now one suspects that this guy had other problems and the Bowie thing is maybe just a trigger but, still, hero-worship is an odd thing. I remember when Steve Jobs died in the midst of the 'Occupy' movement and the whole 'fuck the one percenters' vibe, and then the irony of seeing an outpouring of public grief from some within those movements over it all, as if CEOs suck unless they happen to make products you like and use. Like I said, it can be a selective thing. Some who may not understand an emotional reaction over a politician or pop star they never knew will get all weepy over the death of an athlete they also never met, or vice-versa.

Ashie62 Jan 12 2016 05:55 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

We can all be heroes just for one day.

d'Kong76 Jan 12 2016 06:56 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

A fb friend of mine posted this... pretty cool... http://www.mindblowingvideos.com/how-un ... a.html?h=1

Zvon Jan 12 2016 07:35 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

This is the .gif a little slower so you can see each face for 41th of a second. The wacky background I tried (u can see it in the avatar) to add looks better at the faster speed. I should have had the portrait going slow and the background moving fast.

Zvon Jan 12 2016 07:52 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

I grew up with Bowie. I had played acoustic guitar teaching myself Cat Stevens songs in the early 70's. When Ziggy Stardust came out I had to get an electric guitar because I wanted to play that song so bad. And it was such an easy song to play. A little fuzzbox action and I was a Spider from Mars! My son grew up with Bowie. He started playing acoustic guitar when he was a young teen because he wanted to play Space Oddity. I knew he was a fan but I didn't know that it was Space Oddity that influenced him to pick up an acoustic until we spoke about the loss yesterday. Amazin'. My son Chris created these cartoon frames when he first started doing graphics about ten years ago. He was around 12 yrs old. I like how ground control is shitting a brick but Major Tom is as kool as a cucumber.

Zvon Jan 12 2016 11:52 PM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

Ashie62 Jan 13 2016 06:18 AM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

My brother lives in Woodstock/Saugerties on the mountain. Bowie was his next door neighbor. He was a genuine classy guy. RIP.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 13 2016 06:33 AM Re: Your Circuit's Dead, There's Something Wrong (sp. fr/Gue

Crowded House & Johnny Marr do a hot Moonage Daydream. [youtube:ipr43nrp]PYU1fUDKeqs[/youtube:ipr43nrp]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 13 2016 09:42 AM Re: Guess Who Died in 2016

Centerfield wrote: That being said, I have never understood folks' having a strong emotional reaction to the death of celebrities that they never met. I don't think I like movies or music any less than others, but when these folks die, it's never anything more than a fleeting feeling of sadness, or occasionally, regret that I never got a chance to see a musician live. And then within a week or so I forget about the death. Six months from now I'll forget David Bowie is dead. Someone will remind me, then I'll feel sad again for a minute or two. I wouldn't presume to guess that you like or love music less than others... But it's likely you may have needed it less than some. I think the reaction you describe is less about knowing the dead (obviously) and more about how the dead helped them better know/describe/understand themselves. For Bowie, that's a wide, wide array of people.