Overheard on an NPR show sign-off earlier today, paraphrased:  Whatever else in your news today, know this—The earth is approximately 4.5 Billion y.o. And if you’re listening to this, count your blessings that you spent part of that time on the planet with David Bowie. 

Very touching.

 n4ku wrote: 
I thought it seemed familiar.
 

There is a photo going around on Twitter and FB of Bowie. The claim is that it was the last photo taken of him, on his birthday, by his wife. Unfortunately, the poster took a watermarked photo taken by someone else and removed the watermark. It's an old picture. Don't fall for it, and share it on social media. People are dicks.

Time to leave the capsule, if you dare.

David Bowie's last release, Lazarus, was 'parting gift' for fans in carefully planned finale
The producer of Blackstar confirms David Bowie had planned his poignant final message, and videos and lyrics show how he approached his death

 ScottFromWyoming wrote: 

Ain't there one damn song that can make me break down and cry?

More than one, it turns out. 

"And these children
that you spit on
as they try to change their worlds
are immune to your consultations.
They're quite aware
of what they're going through."

So long Starman

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
That must have been awkward for both of them.

Holy crap. Carly Simon was being interviewed by Diane Rehm this morning and Diane asked her how she felt about Bowie's death - she hadn't heard.

 Alexandra wrote: 
I think you're right. Friday was his birthday, and it also was the day that his album, "Blackstar," was released.

Thanks for the tip, Scott. I'm listening to the station now.

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

 
 

Was the Friday tribute for his birthday?

kexp.org did a Bowie tribute on Friday (12 hours, available in the archives) and they're doing another, essentially, right now.

 RichardPrins wrote: 
Damn. Peace sir.

 Rod wrote: 
Yes. Perhaps a David Bowie retrospect on RP would be in order?

 RichardPrins wrote: 
This is just too sad! What a huge loss to music. I have always considered him a true musical genius, always 10 years ahead of his time.

David Bowie dies at 69, rep confirms - SFGate


David Bowie obituary (Guardian)
Artist who blazed a trail of musical trends and pop fashion, reinventing himself, his music and media across many decades

Obituary: David Bowie (BBC)

David Bowie Dies at 69; He Transcended Music, Art and Fashion - The New York Times

Composer Pierre Boulez dies at 90 - BBC News

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
I was never much into Motorhead but I was into Hawkwind his previous band so I am playing "In Search of Space" now.