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And The Stars Look Different Today

The tragic news of the unexpected death of David Bowie had reached the majority of the world by Monday morning. Only releasing his most recent album two days prior to his death, David Jones genius reached far beyond his music. An actor, a poet, an artist, a fantasist, and above all, an innovator and an inspirer. For a career that lasted longer then half a century, it was indeed a colourful one. An early interest in music set off his ambition to pursue a professional career in it. 27 albums, and 140 million records sold later, and we are left with his eternal legacy. 

His legacy also exists in his contribution to diversity. Britain in 1972 was a country of high unemployment, widespread strikes, and high inflation under a Conservative government. Along comes Ziggy Stardust like a breath of fresh air. Bowie’s fifth album to be released, but probably the most famous of all his alter-egos. Though the character only lasted a short time before his next reinvention into Aladdin Sane, it was his visual presentation that made it ok to be different. He changed the rules for fashion and gender.

On Monday night, a mass gathering was organised in Brixton for people to celebrate the life of one of the greatest British musicians. The event, which was organised via FaceBook, drew hundreds of guests wishing to pay their respects. Louise O’ Sullivan, 28, who was at the street party described it “Surreal and friendly vibes. We knew we were there because someone had died, but everyone was just full of love”. It’s hard to think of a world where Bowie and his characters don’t exist anymore, but he will forever be our Starman.

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