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01-11-16, 06:50 AM

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Re: David Bowie *RIP* 1962-2016

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What a kick in the dick upon waking up.

Fuck.

Seriously.

Heard it in my car on the way to work. Felt like I'd been shot.

David Bowie

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01-11-16, 07:02 AM

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The print edition of today's New York Times has a piece in its Arts, Briefly section entitled, "Saluting David Bowie at Carnegie Hall," that opens this way:

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It's a good time to be David Bowie. He just celebrated his 69th birthday, released an album, "Blackstar," and has a show, "Lazarus," running Off Broadway. Now he is to be honored at Carnegie Hall with a concert featuring the Roots, Cyndi Lauper and the Mountain Goats.

This piece is not on the Times website.

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01-11-16, 07:29 AM

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One of the few people that "genius" actually applies to. RIP

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01-11-16, 07:30 AM

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I'm just speechless. What a monumental loss.

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01-11-16, 07:37 AM

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Re: David Bowie *RIP* 1962-2016

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What a kick in the dick upon waking up.

Fuck.

My exact thoughts when I read the news a few hours ago.

I remember delving into much of his early catalog when I was in college and realizing how influential he was on those came along after.

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01-11-16, 07:38 AM

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01-11-16, 07:40 AM

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Re: David Bowie *RIP* 1962-2016

If anyone is interested - his last album, "Blackstar", was released a few days ago, and it is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Music.

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01-11-16, 07:40 AM

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Very sad news...an incredible talent.

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01-11-16, 07:45 AM

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Re: David Bowie *RIP* 1962-2016

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if anyone is interested - his last album, "blackbird", was released a few days ago, and it is available for streaming on amazon prime music.

blackstar

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01-11-16, 07:46 AM

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Re: David Bowie *RIP* 1962-2016

Well, damn.

I too didn't realize he was in such poor health. Looking forward to giving Blackbird a listen.

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01-11-16, 07:49 AM

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This really fucking sucks. Haven't felt an impact this strong from someone famous dying since Joe Strummer.

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01-11-16, 07:52 AM

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Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

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01-11-16, 07:55 AM

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Re: David Bowie *RIP* 1962-2016

No words. Huge loss. The world is worse today.

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01-11-16, 08:10 AM

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Shocked and still in denial. Huge Bowie fan who helped turn me on to music period. Such a legacy to have. RIP Bowie.

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01-11-16, 08:17 AM

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Ever since I saw it on my Phone at 4 AM all I hear in my head is "I'm a Blackstar, I'm a Blackstar".

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01-11-16, 08:24 AM

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Where the fuck did Monday go?

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01-11-16, 08:25 AM

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Ever since I saw it on my Phone at 4 AM all I hear in my head is "I'm a Blackstar, I'm a Blackstar".

Right? What a swan song. The guy was a genius until the end.

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blackstar

My bad, thanks.

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01-11-16, 09:00 AM

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Very few get to go out like Bowie did with Blackstar. A true legend.

Love that gif above that shows just how drastically he re-invented himself over the years and still had success is pretty much every era. I always have a hard time deciding which I like the best.

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01-11-16, 09:06 AM

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What horrible news to start the day. I'm glad I finally got to see him for the first time on his last tour.

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01-11-16, 09:09 AM

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Wow. I didn't expect that.

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01-11-16, 09:18 AM

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Re: David Bowie *RIP* 1962-2016

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The print edition of today's New York Times has a piece in its Arts, Briefly section entitled, "Saluting David Bowie at Carnegie Hall," that opens this way:

This piece is not on the Times website.

Tickets for this go onsale this morning: http://www.musicof.org/

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01-11-16, 09:24 AM

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Re: David Bowie *RIP* 1962-2016

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Tickets for this go onsale this morning: http://www.musicof.org/

with this new addition:

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The unexpected death of David Bowie has made this tribute to him into a memorial concert. While the series has had the surprise appearances and performances of the honoree several times in the past, this one will certainly become a poignant honor of his music by his friends, peers, and fans. We are all deeply saddened at this news, the timing of our public on-sale bizarre in its timing, and the show is taking on many more emotions. RIP David and may gods love be with you...