Right, wrong? Just observations.
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This was David Jones playing with the Konrads in West Wickham Hall, Kent even then he was the star of the band, this taken before the long hair, he was always knowledgeable about the music coming out of the States and would talk about it to anyone who'd listen.
All musicians are influenced by other musicians, at this time all the influences were from the USA, I think we can be proud there are now musicians in the States that looked to our guys for influence and Bowie was up there after he broke through, albeit after the Beatles and the Stones et al.
The other point worth noting that I hadn't realised, his refusal of both the CBE and a knighthood stands him more true to the way things were back then, than the sell out Sir Pauls and Sir Micks..
Surely influence is all generational?
When I was at comp school at the start of the 80s the Beetles and Stones were considered old farts music.
You could argue that for people of my age (late 40s!) the likes Iron Maiden, AC/DC etc have inspired more kids to pick up a guitar; bash some drums and start a band (I tried but I was rubbish and tone deaf!).
And - sorry to mention his name in this thread! - Ed Sheeran is inspiring young kids to pick up a guitar and sing. He may not be breaking new ground, but who really is nowadays?
Bowie has lived with his family in the Merica since 1993 ... errmmm ... 😯
London must be a shite hole then or ...?
Why are so many "national treasure" living abroad?
Bowie has lived with his family in the Merica since 1993 ... errmmm ...London must be a shite hole then or ...?
Why are so many "national treasure" living abroad?
Life's full of unanswered questions pal.
Why do you fill up this forum with your deranged ramblings?
I could speculate but I have better things to do.
chakaping - Member
Bowie has lived with his family in the Merica since 1993 ... errmmm ...
London must be a shite hole then or ...?
Why are so many "national treasure" living abroad?
Life's full of unanswered questions pal.Why do you fill up this forum with your deranged ramblings?
I could speculate but I have better things to do.
I am just asking like ...
Is the forum your property?
Facts hurt innit! 😆
Agreed with earlier posts, I think only Dylan will have as significant an impact to me when he passes. Closely followed by Bob Plant, then perhaps Jagger and Keef.
I think the whole world will collectively mourn Dylan on a bigger scale than even Bowie perhaps.
Part of the shock and sadness to Bowies death has to surely be attributed to the suddenness of it, and unlike a heart attack, the knowledge that he knew he was dying and worked to the end.
Will miss you Mr Bowie!
Did anyone enjoy Bowies cameo on the last Arcard Fire album as much as me?
I remember hearing his voice on the track for the first time and a wry smile breaking on my face, it's an album I particularly love and his presence just added to its cool in spades IMO. Story goes he was passing by the New York recording studio that day and had heard AF were in session. Went in to check it out and was duly invited to contribute, and of course obliged.
He loved Arcard Fire (have you seen his collaboration on the live version of Wake Up?, it's awesome). Sums him up nicely for me, finger always on the pulse, contributions always adding to the mix!
It's easy for some to forget his production credits also. His work with Iggy, and particularly with Lou Reed is some of my all time favourite material.
Trying to think of those that had a bigger influence on music & society over the years.
On Friday night we had the conversation about who you had seen and wanted to see, Bowie was one of those.
In their context they changed the world, think of the first time you heard Space Odity, Going Underground, Stariway, The Wall Think of what it inspired.
My musical time was the 90's which was made possible by those who came before
For me he is THE cultural icon of the late 20th Century. Not because everything he did was brilliant but for his willingness to change stylistically and always surprise us whilst never losing his integrity as an Artist. An artist who showed us how wide the canvas could be.
*Arcade Fire
Stupid iPhone
Why are so many "national treasure" living abroad?
Cos the weather's depressing
Can someone imbed the video on this link please?
That song and performance makes every hair on my body stand up.
If Bowies good enough for my favourite band of the century, he's good enough for me.
For slimjim78
Ok, that's it. Didn't think I was going to get emotional... now watching the documentary "5 Years" (WATCH IT!)
Opening chords of Moonage Daydream... 😥
Thanks for posting that slim, fantastic performance, shame they kept cutting to the moronic crowd though (even if Heather was in it).
I never get all the shared grieving when someone famous dies, but DB's death has effected me more than I could imagine. The fact that his last 2 albums were a real return to form makes it even harder.
DB's death has effected me more than I could imagine
Yep, me too. I was working in Brixton today so I paid a visit to the Bowie tribute there, a pretty emotional experience. I wanted to stay a while just deep in thoughts but had to leave when I realised that I was starting to get choked up. My main thought was how grateful I was to him for his contribution to my youth - he made it better, and that's something to be grateful for.
Bowie songs have been going through my head as earworms continuously since his death was announced.
@ernie: I'd be interested to hear your take on the under-age sex rumour spread on here by the likes of Flash, and also the Fascist thing.
The Sable Starr revelation makes me feel a bit conflicted, TBH...
Always loved this track with placebo their voices just sound so good together
A bit of dressing room practice 🙂
This did make me chuckle too
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chris-martin-david-bowie-rejected-coldplay-collaboration-20141214
[i] I'd be interested to hear your take on the under-age sex rumour spread on here by the likes of Flash, and also the Fascist thing.[/i]
Well, I hope he's giving it all the attention it deserves. (ie. none)
While a bit of a fan, Bowie's done so many collaborations there are many I don't know about. This one I've only just come across and yet was done years ago...
Cover song and much Massive Attack in it, but feels like Bowie stuff of the period (2001)
One famous collaboration though is Mott the Hoople's All The Young Dudes... written by Bowie.
Only time I've ever seen Bowie live, and get him with Ian Hunter, Mick Ronson and Queen (less Freddie 🙁 ). Highlight of the show in many ways! ...
Mr Woppit - Member@ernie: I'd be interested to hear your take on the under-age sex rumour spread on here by the likes of Flash, and also the Fascist thing.
I was unaware of the claims made by Sable Starr. The "Fascist thing" is a fairly reasonable question given my politics and my strong admiration for Bowie's talents as an artist.
In answer to that it had no effect on me at all as I simply never took Bowie seriously. I viewed his claims to be an admirer of fascism in the exactly the same light as his claims of being homosexual - designed to shock and best not taken seriously, ie, I never believed it.
Besides, my admiration of Bowie was solely based on his talents as a songwriter and performer, and his artistic persona, not his political acumen.
Love this, a rare outtake from the Old Grey Whistle Test, 1970:
