He will always be missed!

“Space Oddity” hitmaker David Bowie was born on January 8, 1947 and would have celebrated his 75th birthday in 2022. This month is filled with emotion for Bowie fans, as the singer passed away on January 10, 2016, after a long and unknown battle with liver cancer. The singer – whose music catalog was recently sold to Warner Music – was adored by people around the world. Here’s what some of your favorite celebrities have to say about the legendary musician.

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Ice-T

In 1993, David Bowie had a conversation with Mark Goodman of MTV, where he called the network about the lack of black artists appearing in their lineup. The interview went viral in January 2021, as actor and rapper Ice-T praised Bowie’s comments. He wrote on Twitter: “A lot of people may NOT know that David Bowie turned MTV on at the time to NOT play black artists. He got rid of double talk. Bowie was a REAL.”

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Boy George

Over the years, countless musicians have credited David Bowie as their main influence. Boy George, for example, is known to embrace both masculinity and femininity in his performances, and he admitted his inspiration came from the “Ziggy Stardust” performer. After his tragic death in 2016, George said via his manager: “There would be no Boy George without David Bowie.”

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Kanye west

David Bowie’s influence has transcended genres, and Kanye ‘Ye’ West holds him in high regard. In 2016, the “Flashing Lights” singer took to Twitter to praise the musician. He wrote: “David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.”

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Billy Corgan

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan praised the incredible work ethic and motivation that took Bowie to the top of his game. Speaking in a question-and-answer session in 2016, he said: “Remember he had 12 or 13 missed singles before ‘Space Oddity’ became a hit song. It was considered a hit song. nobody, then he was someone.

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Madonna

Bowie was not only known for his music, but also for his unique styles over the years. Androgynous elements, quirky outfit choices, thick makeup, and colorful hairstyles are just a few of the vibes of her iconic aesthetic. When she passed away in 2016, Queen of Pop Madonna was touring the United States. During one of his performances in Houston, she remembered him saying, “He was one of the geniuses of the music industry, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of the 20th century. . He showed me that it was good to be different. ”

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Clive owen

The ‘Labyrinth’ actor Bowie not only won the admiration and respect of fans and other musicians, but also captivated many Hollywood stars. His performances on and off stage have delighted many prominent celebrities, including “Closer” star Clive Owen. In an interview on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ he said: “I was crazy about David Bowie. I often say that maybe he has more to do with me as an actor than anything else. because he was the first person to spark my imagination.

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Gary oldman

In an interview with The Daily Mail, ‘The Fifth Element’ star Gary Oldman spoke about Bowie, referring to their friendship rather than his contribution to the music industry. Bowie and Oldman had been friends for over two decades, and the latter described their friendship as humble. Oldman said, “We hit it off really well. He’s from the same part of the world as me. I didn’t want anything from him, he didn’t want anything from me.

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Kate moss

Another celebrity who has opened up about her relationship with the “Life on Mars” hitmaker is English model Kate Moss. After her passing, she spoke to Net-a-Porter magazine and described David Bowie as a true friend. She said, “I knew he would always support me. »When Bowie [sticks up for you], you feel better. ‘It’s okay, Bowie loves me, I don’t care what other people think.’ ”

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Jimmy fallon

Talk show host Jimmy Fallon has described Bowie as “one of the greatest” he has ever met, and even revealed the couple email each other jokes. In a touching tribute, he joked, “So I’m just going to email you, David Bowie. . ”

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Sir Paul McCartney

Paying tribute after Bowie’s death, Sir Paul McCartney praised the singer for his “enormous influence” as he recalled “the times we had together”. He said: “David was a huge star and I treasure the times we had together.” His music has played a very important role in British musical history and I am proud to think of the enormous influence he has has had on people all over the world. . “I send my deepest condolences to his family and I will always remember the great laughs we had over the years. His star will shine in the sky forever.”

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