Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ takes top spot on UK album chart

In a bittersweet, emotional atmosphere, they grieved and celebrated the life of Bowie, who succumbed to a secret battle with cancer Sunday, at Hansa Studios next to where the Berlin Wall once divided the city.

Meanwhile at the Brits nominations on Thursday (14.01.16), boss Geoff Taylor touched on the subject of plans to celebrate Bowie’s career and said “working hard” on a fitting tribute.

A petition calling for David Bowie to be the new face of the £20 note has surpassed 30,000 signatures.

One source said: ‘In many respects you don’t need a memorial or service to remember David by… you have his music instead. Drawing on archives from around the world as well as Bowie’s personal collection, much of the series features rarely seen performances and even outtakes. “I haven’t cried like that in the longest time”.

“David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative”. But the true and honest answer would be “I don’t have one” because they are all so unique, neither two songs sound similar.

And of course, Bowie’s legacy left immeasurable contributions in fashion, inspiring everyone from Iggy Pop in the ’70s to Lady Gaga in the ’10s.

For an artist less well-known among younger listeners, Bowie’s impact on the singles chart was understandably more muted. With his many characters, queer outfits and androgynous looks, Bowie has always been ahead of time, seemingly above earth and humanity.

“The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie“. This quote summarises how Bowie lived his life, and how we all should.

The event was organized by Paul McCartney and featured plenty of British musicians, including the opening act, the recently deceased David Bowie.

“We’re going to try to make it exciting and spectacular and interesting”.

“There’s a starman waiting in the sky / He’d like to come and meet us / But he thinks he’d blow our minds”, they sang.

“Good-bye, David Bowie. You are now among #Heroes”.