David Bowie at 69, the Most Influential Living Musician

It occurred to me that I totally forgot about Chuck Berry, who is definitely in the discussion.

 

I read somewhere Bowie was really unhappy with his recording contract and label for most of his early period so he did a lot of really wired, far out shit. Once he got a new deal (I think it was in the 80s), he hit commercial success.

 

Well, this thread is no longer true. ..rip bowie

 

As cycling said, not anymore.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/886c...id-bowie-unpredictable-rock-superstar-dead-69

 

One of the all-timers, RIP.
Favorite song = 'Panic in Detroit'

If you've got to rank, Dylan is more influential, but it's really a moot point. Bowie was hugely influential.

 

In addition to his originals, Bowie did a good job of covering others ...

The Beach Boys ...

Springsteen ...

 

Classic Photo: David Bowie meets Bruce Springsteen in 1972
The brief story that accompanies the photo is pretty good

 

http://www.mindblowingvideos.com/ho...eddie-mercury-and-david-bowie-a-cappella.html

 

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. Always changing and ahead of the curve, he was an artist whose excellence you aspired to. He will be sorely missed.

- Bruce Springsteen

 

Maybe this should be on the 'Cover Songs' thread, but I just found some info that indicates a live Bauhaus cover of 'Panic in Detroit' from 1987.

Sounds like a possibly great combination of band and song.

 

They did a great - if faithful - cover of "Ziggy Stardust".