He always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way. His death was no different from his life – a work of Art. He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift. I knew for a year this was the way it would be. I wasn’t, however, prepared for it. He was an extraordinary man, full of love and life. He will always be with us. For now, it is appropriate to cry.”
— Tony Visconti, producer of David Bowie’s final album Blackstar (now available on iTunes), released on the icon’s 69th birthday, just days before his death from cancer on January 10, in a message posted to his Facebook page
Watch the video for the “Blackstar” single below.
Christopher Hayward
Thank you David Bowie.
Victor Barry
He went out with a bang; it’s brilliant. Leave it to Bowie to be highly relevant to the very bitter end. Went out a winner.
NateB79
This was really a bummer to wake up too. To paraphrase an statement in an article: this was the ultimate mic drop and walk off stage.
Bob LaBlah
This year is starting off pretty gruesome. On January 1st we lost Natalie Cole and on the day of her funeral we lose ol’ David. RIP both of you.
1EqualityUSA
Renaissance man. I love him dearly.
1EqualityUSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ildVYgYWPqc
Daggerman
…when seeing David’s newest music videos I thought immediately he looked so gaunt and frail. Therefore I wasn’t surprised he died shortly afterwards…
Curtispsf
WOW. He did it and he did it his way. I am in awe. I am in shock. RIP, old friend.