Today, I want to pay tribute to an absolute musical genius. The world is in mourning today for we have lost probably one of our greatest starts - Mr David Bowie.
Following a lengthy battle with cancer; Bowie died yesterday at the age of 69. His tragic death will come as a shock to many as it is believed he kept his illness very quiet. So quiet in fact; that today it comes to light that his latest album; released on Friday and entitled "BlackStar" was his parting gift to the world.
Born David Jones on 8 January 1947; he changed his surname to "Bowie" to avoid confusion with Monkees singer Davy Jones. Bowie exploded on to the music scene in 1969 with the release of "Space Oddity". Under the guise of different personas such as "Ziggy Stardust" and "Thin White Duke"; Bowie's musical career spanned over four decades; delighting us with albums such as "Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars", "Diamond Dogs," "Young Americans", "Heroes" and "Let's Dance".
As well as a music career; Bowie was a keen painter and also enjoyed an acting career appearing in the classic "The Man Who Fell To Earth", as well as "Just A Gigolo" and Jim Henson's magical "Labryinth" to name but a few.
Through the years of Ziggy Stardust, cocaine addiction, and controversy; Bowie was easily the master of reinvention; getting it spot on every time. His musical career spanned over four decades; cementing him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. It is without a doubt; the world has lost one it's greatest musicians, and fans from every corner of the world will be feeling the heart-breaking loss of this much-loved icon.
Bowie leaves behind wife Iman, son Duncan and daughter Alexandria. My thoughts go to his family and friends on this very sad day.
RIP David (Jones) Bowie.
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