Legendary Artist David Bowie Dies

The news came as a shock to his fans. One of the most influential musicians of his era has died of cancer at the age of 69.

Album cover shoot for Aladdin Sane, 1973. Photograph by Brian Duffy © Duffy Archive

His chameleon-like ability to reinvent himself made him a pop music fixture for more than four decades.

Ashes to ashes. Photo: AFP PHOTO / CHRIS RATCLIFFE

Link to Top 10 David Bowie Songs 
Bowie's Life in Pictures  BBC News

According to many music experts, Space Oddity, released as a music single in July 1969, is the best David Bowie song ever. His finest masterpiece. Do you agree? Whether you like it or not, it is not solely my personal opinion. Take a look at the Vatican's chief spokesman on cultural matters, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravassi's tweet below. Shocking, isn't it?

Ground Control to Major Tom Commencing countdown, engines on Check ignition and may God's love be with you (David Bowie)

— Gianfranco Ravasi (@CardRavasi) January 11, 2016