Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: GUEST,HiLo
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 10:53 AM

Hunky dory is one o my all time favourite albums. David Bowie was one of the most influential artists of his time. Had far more influence than McColl simply because he Reached a much wider audience.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: GUEST,Ed
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 10:41 AM

Oh do have a little sense, akenaton.

MacColl didn't die today. Maybe that has something to do with it...

And if you can't recognise the hugely greater influence that Bowie had on music in general, then you are incredibly misinformed or stupid. Perhaps both?

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: akenaton
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 10:20 AM

Sad news, but amazed at the blanket news coverage.

The world in flames and this sad little event makes the top news story on every outlet, umpteen soundbites about how David "changed peoples lives".....Mr MacColl got hardly a mention and his work changed a lot of lives......his "First time ever I saw your face" was real songwriting.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: GUEST,Allan Conn
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 10:08 AM

He wasn't a folk singer in the sense that he sang folk or traditional songs. He was along with the likes of very early Marc Bolan a singer songwriter doing some acoustic based music. Some people regarded that as being folky! However people want, or don't want, to label the Space Oddity album etc matters not really. Some great songs on it!

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Felipa
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 09:38 AM

I've just read a long Bowie obit in Guardian newspaper (UK)
It does mention Bowie starting a folk club (and i think he must have been a neighbour of Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger at one point, or maybe they lived in the same town at different times). But he doesnt seem to ever have been a folk music performer.

I was amazed at how productive Bowie has been for most of his adult life - and even when he had various personal difficulties in his life. I hadnt realised just how many acting roles he had taken on either.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: GUEST,Clive Pownceby
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 08:07 AM

I echo all the previous thoughts on this post and should be interested to learn about his 'Folk' days. He was involved with the running of a Club - where and when was that? Any memories out there?

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 07:58 AM

Awww. This is the kind of news you first think must be a hoax. But not this morning. RIP, Man Who Fell to Earth.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: fat B****rd
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 07:51 AM

Hunky Dory - one of my all time favourite albums. Very sad. RIP Mr. Bowie

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: JHW
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 07:08 AM

Planet Earth is blue

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 06:32 AM

Almost forgot his other talents until son #3 said we need to watch Labyrinth tonight! We have the DVD so time slot is booked.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: GUEST,Allan Conn
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 06:28 AM

I saw him during the Serious Moonlight tour (ie Let's Dance was just out) then again later during the Sound+Vision tour when he played lots of his old hits etc.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Johnny J
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 06:27 AM

Very sad news.

His talent was enduring and he was the master of re-invention.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 05:51 AM

Biggest regret...???
my mum wouldn't advance me several weeks pocket money and let me skive off a day's grammar school
to travel to see Bowie at Taunton Odeon.

The only time I ever did get to see him was at Wembley for the Glass Spider Tour...

not his finest moment...

But then again, maybe it's time to give that LP a fresh new listen... ?????

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Janie
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 05:40 AM

Very sad news. Only got to see him perform live once - Diamond Dogs tour in the 1970's. One of the 3 best shows I have ever attended.

Rest in Peace.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 05:16 AM

Very unlikely that he would have been listening to that particular call. Who could forget Dancing In The Street with Jagger?

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 04:50 AM

"Jesus Christ to Major Tom:
Your mission's over, come on home."


He will be missed.


R.I.P.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 04:47 AM

David Bowie made such a difference, he has left a legacy of breaking the boundaries. RIP Bowie

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Rob Naylor
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 04:30 AM

My wife used to see him a lot in folk clubs around London and Essex in the mid/late 60s. As she'd say: "I knew him when he was still Davie Jones".


His first single (it bombed): Liza Jane

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 04:29 AM

Mick Ronson & David Bowie - both gone now - together the greatest influence on my life of music.

essential listening... Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane - absolutely...

now click buy now on the new remastered "Pin Ups" & "Man Who Sold The World" CDs...


... that's why I play guitar...

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: GUEST,Hilo
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 03:43 AM

Oh what sad news. I unable always loved his music. I am very deeply saddened by this news.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 03:22 AM

RIP David, definately an original.

Dave H

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 03:09 AM

RIP

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 02:56 AM

Just heard the news as well. Very sad and a great loss to the world of music.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 02:55 AM

RIP

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: Kampervan
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 02:40 AM

Goodbye David. You'll be sadly missed.

Subject: RE: Obit: David Bowie RIP (1947-2016)
From: GUEST,allan conn
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 02:38 AM

Yes Starman was the first single I ever bought aged 12 and Blackstar is the newest album I have aged 55. Been a big fan, couple of 80s albums aside,for over 4 decades.

Subject: David Bowie RIP
From: GUEST,Musket
Date: 11 Jan 16 - 02:20 AM

Breaking news on BBC. He has died at the age of 69 from cancer.

Not much to say really except feel rather shocked. He affected me musically all my life.

Bye Starman.