The world is waking up to the terrible news: iconic artist David Bowie has passed away at the age of 69 after an 18-month-long battle with cancer. KEXP DJs and listeners have been sharing their stories, feelings, and memories on-air all day, and on social media, Bowie's friends and admirers have been doing the same. Here are just a few of the thousands of Tweets that have been pouring in:
MESSAGE FROM IGGY:
"David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is.
- Iggy Pop"
— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) January 11, 2016
Paul on @DavidBowieReal https://t.co/KVxmjBdYT1 pic.twitter.com/aNJi3BjAuv
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) January 11, 2016
As John & I had very few friends, we felt David was as close as family. Sweet memories wil… https://t.co/QcXmvSHNui pic.twitter.com/mHhM7ys50A
— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) January 11, 2016
Hoping 2 meet u after we heard the news. At Brock's house watchin your Doc's & interviews. But no lens could ever capture your point of view
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) January 11, 2016
What a honor, what a soul. David Bowie, Spirit of Gold. RIP.
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) January 11, 2016
Planet Earth is blue - Bono pic.twitter.com/p4GVmnuQql
— U2 (@U2) January 11, 2016
The Rolling Stones are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend David Bowie... 1/2
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016
As well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an extraordinary artist, and a true original. 2/2 #DavidBowie
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie. A true InspIration pic.twitter.com/My0BrfSqgS
— PIXIES (@PIXIES) January 11, 2016
Immortal unbelievable
A gentleman and a hero
RIP
https://t.co/LfOz42cGgH https://t.co/jmg9JBGpwB
— Massive Attack (@MassiveAttackUK) January 11, 2016
David Has Gone To Mars. Earth Thanks You https://t.co/r37aKrZQCH
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) January 11, 2016
You made being yourself look so cool. The universe is only as bright as what you showed us.
Truly grateful
RIP Bowie pic.twitter.com/0eab3NnvmO
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) January 11, 2016
#RIP #DavidBowie "Changed My Life," @nilerodgers
https://t.co/xsVsKWJyxb pic.twitter.com/CRbqNW2eCy
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) January 11, 2016
David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016
I honestly thought David Bowie would live forever. RIP
— Damian Abraham (@leftfordamian) January 11, 2016
Rest in peace David Bowie... Universe traveler dream bringer song singer... I'm glad you were here and will keep listening, as always...❤️
— regina spektor (@respektor) January 11, 2016
was in a session when the news about Bowie broke. we watched "black star". the session was over. no point.
— el-p (@therealelp) January 11, 2016
Incoming #PetText. #RIPDavidBowie pic.twitter.com/kvShFBD5Ph
— Pet Shop Boys (@petshopboys) January 11, 2016
As I get older my respect 4 Bowie grows.He transcended every genre & generation during his career-We lost a good one pic.twitter.com/WcuyypsOGc
— The Squadfather (@diplo) January 11, 2016
Bowie you gave us so much, thank you x @DavidBowieReal
— goldfrapp (@goldfrapp) January 11, 2016
I was shocked to learn of David Bowie’s death this morning... we will miss him badly - pg
https://t.co/fEHNiz5ODk pic.twitter.com/dLvsgBonu8
— Peter Gabriel (@itspetergabriel) January 11, 2016
It feels like we lost something elemental, as if an entire color is gone. #DavidBowie
— Carrie Brownstein (@Carrie_Rachel) January 11, 2016
They're quite aware of what they're going through. #DavidBowie #heartbroken
— Corin Tucker (@corintuckerband) January 11, 2016
Thank you for the music David Bowie.
— Krist Novoselić (@KristNovoselic) January 11, 2016
Over here on E Street, we’re feeling the great loss of David Bowie. David was a visionary artist and an early supporter of our music.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) January 11, 2016
There are no words pic.twitter.com/7BiEV1XzPy
— BOARDS OF CANADA (@boctransmission) January 11, 2016
It's always very sad to lose legends but this one truly brings tears to my eyes. RIP David Bowie.
— Carl Newman (@ACNewman) January 11, 2016
If you feel robbed of an era where the icons of singularity are no longer center stage, listen to the icon himself https://t.co/jWqOUtVvwg
— TAMARYN (@TAMARYNmusic) January 11, 2016
R.I.P to a true inspiration and original ✨ pic.twitter.com/7KXtD6pzhJ
— little dragon (@LittleDragon) January 11, 2016
this man means more to me than I can say.he will be truly missed. love you dear brother. may you rest in peace. xo D pic.twitter.com/zUwAIaWq16
— david andrew sitek (@DaveSitek) January 11, 2016
David Bowie's music, over the years, has meant more to me than I can say. We have lost someone who imparted comfort and strength to us.
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie: 'When a true star blinks out, the sky looks different, and never feels the same' - Billy Corgan pic.twitter.com/paqn7iQfJM
— Smashing Pumpkins (@SmashingPumpkin) January 11, 2016
It's not often I truly cry at the loss of an artist but I'm devastated. He meant so much. Goodbye David Bowie and our youth. We loved you. X
— Marc Almond (@MarcAlmond) January 11, 2016
What a great loss... I was fortunate to work with a genius on "Cat People." #DavidBowie 💔 pic.twitter.com/uWCTrJSs69
— Giorgio Moroder (@giorgiomoroder) January 11, 2016
RIP David Bowie - someone who was connected to the source
— M.I.A (@MIAuniverse) January 11, 2016
NO.
— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) January 11, 2016
Nick on the passing of @DavidBowieReal pic.twitter.com/CXVF0j8MuN
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) January 11, 2016
So sad to hear David Bowie has passed. Impossible to overstate his legacy and the influence he had on so many musicians including us.
— The National (@The_National) January 11, 2016
Very sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to all. pic.twitter.com/Kh2fq3tf9m
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) January 11, 2016
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